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Social housing buyers to enjoy credit rates 3-5 ppts points lower

This aim is to create conditions for homebuyers to access the preferential loans in the context that the disbursement of the 120 trillion VND package remained stagnant.

Eximbank welcomes new major shareholder amid positive financial performance

As Gelex prepares to increase its stake in Eximbank, the bank's latest financial reports reveal a positive trajectory, with a reduction in non-performing loans and significant increases in employee income.

Asia Slipform and Ho Dai Minh: who are they?

According to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), the former deputy chair of Phu Tho provincial People’s Committee, Ho Dai Dung, born 1972, was arrested for ‘illegal gambling’. At the moment of arrest, Dung was a worker at Asia Slipform (AS).

Vietnamese enterprises remain optimistic about operations abroad

Vietnamese leading investors like Vingroup, TH Group, FPT, and Vinamilk have affirmed their intention to continue expanding their investments abroad in the coming time, given their effective business activities in the host countries.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai CEO & 16 others charged in fraud case involving state assets

Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai Joint Stock Company, allegedly conspired with several individuals to transfer the 39-39B Ben Van Don project in Ho Chi Minh City, causing state losses amounting to hundreds of billions of VND.

Vietnam to enjoy trade surplus for 9th consecutive year: experts

Vietnam is expected to maintain a trade surplus for the ninth consecutive year in 2024, given its export growth in the remainders of the year equal to that during January-July, according to experts.

Carriers struggling to ease aircraft shortage

Vietnamese airlines have been taking various measures in the face of a fleet contraction triggered by the manufacturer’s engine recall, including adding and replacing aircraft.

The EU increases control over quality of several VN’s agricultural products

Statistics indicate that Vietnam received 57 warnings from the EU in the first half of this year, representing an increase of more than 80 per cent compared to the same period last year.

The market requires a prolonged period to reach stability.

The stock market experienced significant volatility during the transitional trading week between July and August (from 29 July to 2 August).

More than 34 million e-wallets active

More than 34 million e-wallets were active as of June 30, accounting for 59 per cent of the total 58 million activated e-wallets.

Amendments to petrol business regulations needs to be market-based

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s draft proposal on the petrol business which states that distributors are not allowed to trade petrol with each other but only permitted by buy petrol from wholesalers, has met objections.

Nurturing talents a top priority as VN aims to become a semiconductor hub

Experts believe that VN has a great opportunity to grow its semiconductor industry with the involvement of multiple leading global technology companies, but it will need ten times the number of engineers.

Costa Rica recognises Vietnam as market economy

Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Trade Manuel Tovar on August 5 announced and handed over a diplomatic note to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) affirming its recognition of Vietnam as a market economy.

Former FLC Chairman Trinh Van Quyet sentenced to 21 years in prison

Trinh Van Quyet, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the real estate developer FLC Group JSC, on August 5 was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the charges of "fraudulent appropriation of property" and "stock market manipulation".

Vietnam, Singapore promote cooperation in stock market

The MoU was signed under the witness of Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc, Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Mai Phuoc Dung and Singaporean Second Minister of Finance Chee Hong Tat.

Thai Duong Group’s illegal rare earth exploitation causes loss of VND600bil

Legal proceedings have been launched against 26 individuals allegedly involving in the illegal rare earth exploitation case at Thai Duong Group JSC.

VN, Japanese, US facilities discuss cooperation in semiconductor training

The National Innovation Center (NIC) has engaged in a meeting in Hanoi with visiting delegations from Japan’s Hiroshima University and the US’s University of Idaho to discuss semiconductor training programmes and scholarships for Vietnamese students.

Investment, export, consumption to propel Vietnam's GDP growth

Vietnam could reach the GDP growth target of 6-6.5% set by the National Assembly on the back of strong investment, export, and consumption, according to experts.

Ample room for Vietnamese fruits in Northeast Asian market

Many kinds of Vietnamese fruits are increasingly gaining access to the Northeast Asian market, contributing to fulfilling the 2024 goal of 7 billion USD in export value of fruit and vegetables.

Navigating challenges in Vietnam's industrial real estate market

Vietnam's industrial real estate market boasts ample potential, but challenges remain to its development.