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Favourable visa policy urged to draw tourists
Experts are calling for a favourable visa policy to attract foreign tourists, saying that it should be a priority.
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Banks lower deposit rates to under 8.5%
In response to the central bank’s instruction, local commercial banks lowered deposit interest rates to below 8.5% for maturities of 12 months or less.
Vietnam sees growth in energy imports, despite overall imports drop
Despite a drop in overall imports in Jan-May period, Vietnam's imports of crude oil, coal, and gas rose significantly, according to latest data from the General Statistics Office.
Hai Phong to become logistics services model
Northern Hai Phong city will become a model in Vietnam’s logistics development strategy by 2035 with a vision to 2045, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan.
- Rising dragon: Amazon eyes Vietnam as key link in global supply chain 1
- Vietnamese textile-garment sector logs record number of export markets 2
- Vietnamese fruits struggle with higher standards 3
- VinaCapital seeks to sell SkyX Solar for $100 million 4
- Vietnam takes advantage of FTAs for exporting agricultural products 5
- Vietnam on the rise as a promising destination for int'l retailers 6
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FDI inflow bounces back thanks to investors’ growing confidence
As of May 20, Viet Nam attracted US$10.86 billion in foreign direct investment, reported Foreign Investment Agency (FIA), under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnam intends to reduce annual rice exports by 44% to 4 million tonnes by 2030.
Vietnam plans to reduce rice exports to 4 million tonnes per year by 2030, according to a government document outlining the country's rice export policy.
Vietnam invests over 316 million USD abroad in five months
Vietnam invested nearly 316.4 million USD abroad in the first five months of this year, equivalent to 93.5% of the figure recorded in the same period last year.
PM outlines measures to improve FDI efficiency
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a directive clarifying tasks and solutions to enhance the efficiency of foreign investment in the new period.
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Fertiliser businesses see profit drop on ailing selling prices and rising ...
Falling selling prices and rising costs have caused the profits of most fertiliser businesses to plunge, after recording high profits in the previous few years.
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Vietnam ranked 13th among global steel producers
Vietnam ranked 13th in the world in terms of steel production output in 2022, with 20 million tons, accounting for 1.1 per cent of total global supply.
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Deputy PM calls for faster disbursement of social housing credit ...
Deputy PM has asked MoC, SBV, the Office of the Government to take measures to accelerate the implementation of a credit package worth VND120 trillion for the development of social housing projects.
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Lawmakers propose extending VAT reduction to 2024
A number of lawmakers proposed extending the application of a 2 per cent reduction in the VAT rate to 2024, in order to ensure the stability and efficiency of the policy.
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Russian paper: Vietnam opens up gateway to Asia
The reputable Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda (Komsomol Truth) on May 24 published an article highlighting the potential and prospects of the Russia-Vietnam relationship in the current situation.
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PV GAS signs contract to import first LNG shipment to Vietnam
PV GAS has signed a Confirmation Notice with Shell, under which the latter will provide the first LNG shipment to Vietnam.
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Vietnam up 12 places in business environment rankings
Vietnam has climbed 12 places in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s latest business environment rankings, which measure the attractiveness of doing business in 82 countries based on 91 crucial indicators.
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Ho Chi Minh City to reboot industrial development strategy
The southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City needs to focus on improving domestic supply capacity and key market links with the southern economic region.
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Vietnamese bird’s nests see opportunities to enter Chinese market
Vietnamese bird's nests see great potential for export to Chinese market as people in China spend about 5 billion USD on bird’s nests and products made from them.
