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VN central bank to resume gold bar bidding after 11 years

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will resume gold bar bidding after 11 years, aiming to increase the supply of gold to the market, promptly and immediately settle the high difference in domestic and international gold prices.

Networking event held for Vietnamese, Korean innovation firms

An investment promotion event was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 15, aiming to connect Vietnamese and Korean enterprises in the field of innovation and start-up.

Vietnam’s agricultural products appeal to foreign customers

Vietnam's agricultural products were sold well in foreign markets in Q1, with a surge in both volume and prices documented.

Planning for 30 airports to complete by 2025

The planning for 30 airports, both international and domestic, is expected to be completed by 2025 under a master plan on airport development for 2021-2030 with a vision towards 2050.

Bach Hoa Xanh sells 5% stake to Chinese partner

The value of the deal was not disclosed, but it mentioned that the funds would be utilised for operational activities and business expansion.

China, US, Japan – largest importers of Vietnam’s fishery products in Q1

China, the US and Japan were the three largest importers of Vietnam’s fishery products in the first quarter of this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Not enough evidence to investigate Chinese HRC: businesses

A group of 12 steel businesses have once again voiced their concern over a potential anti-dumping investigation into Chinese hot rolled coil steel (HRC).

Apple CEO Tim Cook arrives in Vietnam

Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Hanoi on April 15 for a two-day working trip to Vietnam to examine the possibility of expanding cooperation between the tech giant and the Southeast Asian nation.

Gold prices set new records, deposit interest rates start to rise

Although the gold price climbed to its peak in many consecutive sessions and set new records, the gold price continuously plummeted in the last two sessions of the week.

Majority of enterprises forecast positive performance in Q2/2024

Specifically, 45.4 per cent of enterprises forecast their production and business activities in Q2 2024 will be more positive than Q1 2024, while 36.6 per cent of enterprises predict a stable production and business for the period.

Market to struggle around the 1,300 threshold

The market is likely to continue recovering to the area of 1,280-1,300 points, but a risk of strong fluctuations remains as cash flows stay weak, said experts.

Vietnam needs large publishing houses, new strategy: experts

The bright spot of the publishing industry in 2023 was the growth of e-books. For the industry to develop further, there should be powerful publishing corporations, experts say.

Tran Dinh Long's assets soar, expected to surpass Pham Nhat Vuong’s

The prosperity of the steel manufacturing sector, plus increased demand for Hoa Phat Group shares (HPG), are behind the rapid increase in Tran Dinh Long’s assets.

Vietnamese foods on way to conquer global market

Vietnamese foods are ranked fifth in the global food, including organic foods. Many businesses are creating more products to expand their presence in the global market.

Digital publishing on the rise

The number of digital publications issued in 2023 rose 19.4% year-on-year to 4,000 titles with around 36 million copies, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications’ Authority of Publication, Printing and Distribution (APPD).

Intensified competition and strategic calculations shape VN’s retail landscape

According to a report by Q&Me, a market research company, updated in April 2024, the retail market in Việt Nam has experienced remarkable transformation.

Italy remains Vietnam's largest iron and steel import market

During the past 3 months of the year, Italy continued to be Vietnam's largest iron and steel import market, with the Southeast Asian nation’s export turnover approximating US$299 million, marking increases in volume and value over the same period.

Made-in-Vietnam wind turbine towers bound for RoK

Ten domestically-manufactured offshore wind turbine towers are set to depart from Phu My Industrial Zone in Ba Ria-Vung Tau by the end of April 2024, bound for Jeonnam 1 wind power project off the coast of the Republic of Korea's Jeonnam province.

Vietnam proves growing foothold in semiconductor value: Tractus

Vietnam has proved its significant and growing foothold in the semiconductor value chain across ASEAN in recent years, business strategy consulting and operations management firm Tractus wrote in its recent article.

Cryptocurrency is not banned in Vietnam: Ministry

Cryptocurrency is not banned in Vietnam but it is necessary to develop a legal framework to ensure its on-track development and prevent risks, a representative from the Ministry of Justice has said.