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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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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.
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.
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.
- 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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Fertiliser businesses see profit drop on ailing selling prices and rising costs
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.
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.
Deputy PM calls for faster disbursement of social housing credit package
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.
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.
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Farmers use agricultural waste, save tens of billions of VND a year
The circular economy and organic agriculture are being adopted by many enterprises. Agricultural waste is now being re-used in farming.
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Vietnam cuts interest rates again as economic growth slows
Vietnam's central bank announced on Tuesday it will cut its refinance rate by another 50 basis points to 5.0% to prop up the slowing economy.
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Exports to US plunges 21.6% to over $28.6 billion in four months
Export turnover to the US market fell sharply in the first four months of 2023 to $28.64 billion, according to data from the General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam should attract FDI for sectors in need: experts
The selection of FDI once again makes headlines and local economic experts agree that the country should attract such investment in sectors that it wants to develop.
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International media: Green investment funds will flourish in Viet Nam
The national electricity development plan 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, can help Viet Nam free up billions of dollars of green investment from abroad.
