SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2024 to foster growth of semiconductor industry
The exhibition aims to develop the ancillary industry ecosystem and attract investment from the world's leading semiconductor companies.
18:35, 2024/10/30
Hanoi to host Vietnam-Asia Smart City Summit 2024
The summit aims to share best practices and promote cooperation among Vietnam's provinces and cities in building and developing smart cities.
15:53, 2024/10/29
Vietnamese spend $8.9 billion on ecommerce
The total transaction volume in the Jan-Sep period increased by 37.7% compared to the same period last year.
14:48, 2024/10/29
Hanoi steps up inspections to crack down on unsafe food
The purpose of the survey is to gain a thorough understanding of the local food safety situation and to identify non-compliance promptly, allowing for corrective actions to be taken to mitigate health risks.
13:58, 2020/05/01
Covid-19 causes 13% decline in enterprise formations in Vietnam in Jan-Apr
The number of enterprises resuming operations in April surged 40.4% year-on-year, indicating enterprises are preparing for a restart once the pandemic is contained.
13:11, 2020/04/27
EU, US are potential markets for Vietnam’s medical gear and masks: Trade minister
The Vietnamese trade minister urged enterprises to take advantage of existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to find new export opportunities.
13:19, 2020/04/24
Vietnam new solar FITs does not help much to attract further investment: Fitch
The government intends to draft a new power development plan by June 2020, which Fitch believed will focus more directly on the development of non-hydropower renewables.
15:06, 2020/04/23
Vietnam state oil producer proposes temporary halt of oil imports
A representative of the trade ministry, however, suggested measures should be in compliance with current regulations and international agreements that Vietnam is a part of.
09:44, 2020/04/22
EVN’s BB rating remains steady despite tariff cut: Fitch
The trade ministry has decided to cut electricity tariffs for certain customers by 10% for the next three months to support economic activities amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
15:16, 2020/04/21
Effective public health measures help Vietnam economy grow the fastest in region
Vietnam’s economy is likely to loss a 3.5 percentage points in GDP growth due to the Covid-19 pandemic versus the 6-7 percentage points reductions of other countries in the world.
09:51, 2020/04/18
Bamboo Airways rejects rumors on shares sold to Chinese investors
The local air carrier has rejected rumors saying that a 49% stake was sold to Chinese investors.
13:55, 2020/04/15
Vietnam 2020 GDP growth forecast to stay ahead regional peers at 2.7%: IMF
The economy is subject to a strong rebound of 7% GDP growth in 2021.
11:20, 2020/04/14
Vietnam gov't plans 7% GDP growth in 2021 - 2025
The target remains a challenging task, given growing uncertainties in the global and domestic economies, including the complicated evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.
09:10, 2020/04/14
Vietnam reduces electricity prices to mitigate Covid-19 havoc
The relief package is estimated to cost VND11 trillion (US$470 million).
18:16, 2020/04/13
Fitch revises outlooks on Vietnam major state-run energy, electricity firms to Stable
The ratings are at the same level as the Vietnam sovereign rating.
14:22, 2020/04/13
Vietnam capable of becoming major exporter of cloth face masks
Fifty local garment firms can produce 200 million per month. The figure would be higher if the production capacity nationwide is taken into account.
23:00, 2020/04/10
Germany helps double land use in aquaculture farming and solar energy project
Using renewable energy can help aquaculture sector in Vietnam alleviate pressure on land and protect the environment.
18:36, 2020/04/10
Strong measures required to avoid economic collapse: Vietnam PM
In addition to stimulus packages, the government is scheduled to issue a comprehensive resolution detailing drastic measures to help spur economic growth.
23:25, 2020/04/09
Vietnam gov’t expands credit aid package to US$12.73 billion
Enterprises should be provided with sufficient credit and utmost support to stay float, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
14:47, 2020/04/09
Vietnam gov't lowers FIT for solar power projects
The new feed-in-tariffs will be valid for 20 years.
06:21, 2020/04/09
Fitch revises Vietnam outlook to Stable from Positive on Covid-19
Fitch also lowered Vietnam's GDP growth projections to 3.3% in 2020 from 7.0% in 2019, on account of the pandemic.
13:31, 2020/04/08
82% of Vietnam enterprises to suffer revenue losses on Covid-19: VCCI
Both short- and long-term solutions are needed for enterprises to avoid severe consequences of the pandemic, said VCCI Chairman Vu Tien Loc.
12:48, 2020/04/07
Covid-19 challenges Vietnam's fundamental weaknesses
In 2020, raising public investment disbursement is the only way to lessen the pain of economic growth.
14:46, 2020/04/06
Vietnam's Q2 GDP growth forecast to slow to 2% or even fall into recession
A change in the epicenter of the pandemic from China to the US and Europe is causing greater impacts on Vietnam’s economy.