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Exports expands nearly 30 percent in first half of 2021
Vietnam’s total export turnover was estimated at $143.36 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 29.67 percent, according to the Vietnam Customs.
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Vietnam Gov’t to retain 65% stakes in State-owned banks through 2025
The State would continue holding no less than 65% charter capital in State-owned banks, according to the latest Government Decision on State ownership in enterprises.
Foreign investors eligible for $2 billion LNG project bidding in Quang Ninh
Foreign investors will be eligible for bidding for a $2 billion Quang Ninh liquefied natural gas power project, according to the bidding rules set by the province's Department of Planning and Investment.
Latest coronavirus wave hurts nearly 13 million people in Vietnam
Some 12.8 million workers have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in the second quarter this year, according to Nguyen Trung Tien, Deputy General Director of the General Statistics Office.
- 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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Gov’t considers $1.13 billion support package for residents affected by COVID-19
The Government on Tuesday discussed on a draft resolution on measures to support employees and and business owners with total funding of more than VND26 trillion (over $1.13 billion).
Vietnam's aviation sector bears $1.6 billion short term, due debts
According to the Vietnam Aviation Business Association, Vietnamese airlines have beared short-term debts and due debts up to VND36 trillion ($1.6 billion) since the Covid-19 outbreak in the country.
Five local rice firms to be inspected after imports of Indian rice surge
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has formed an inspection team to oversee the implementation of the rice import regulations at five local rice firms when imports from India rises sharply.
E-commerce platform Leflair set for Q3 comeback
E-commerce platform for branded goods Leflair is expected to resume operations under a new owner in Q3.
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Vietnam’s exports to EU surge amidst COVID-19
Trade in goods between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) has seen positive growth since the beginning of 2021, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vietnam levies anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on Thai sugar
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to levy anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on a variety of cane sugar goods imported from Thailand.
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Malaysian oil company to enter Vietnam market
Malaysia’s Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad has acquired the assets of Spanish oil exploration and drilling firm Repsol Exploración, S.A. in Vietnam.
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Vietnam’s COVID vaccine fund receives strong support from business ...
The government launched a $1.1-billion public fund in an effort to purchase 120 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year and the program received support from the community.
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Vietnam’s per capita income falls 2% in 2020 on pandemic
Vietnam’s monthly per capita income in 2020 dropped two percent to VND4.23 million ($183.19) from 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according data from the General Statistics Office.
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Industrial park closures cost epicenter Bac Giang $86 million a day
The latest Covid-19 outbreak is inflicting a daily loss of VND2 trillion (over $86 mln) in industrial production and causing 140,000 employees to miss work in Covid-19 hotspot Bac Giang.
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Ho Chi Minh City imposes 15-day social distancing
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has decided to impose 15-day social distancing in the entire city, starting from May 31.
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ADB provides $116 mln loan to develop wind power in Vietnam
Three wind power firms in Vietnam has received $116 million loan from the Asian Development Bank.
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Vietnam suspends int'l flights to Tan Son Nhat airport
The Ministry of Transport has just announced temporary suspension of international flights to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City from May 27 to June 4 (local time).
