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25th anniversary of peaceful US-VN relations 25th anniversary of peaceful US-VN relations

Viet Nam considers the US an important partner and is willing to bolster the bilateral ties in all fields, especially in economic cooperation, trade, investment, science-technology, and education and training, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said.

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Son La strawberry and farm produce 2019 launched in Big C Ha Noi Son La strawberry and farm produce 2019 launched in Big C Ha Noi

“Son La Province’s Strawberry and Safe Agricultural Products 2019” is launched on Friday in supermarket Big C Thang Long in Ha Noi. This is the first trade promotion activity of the province this year.

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VIB’s pre-tax profit skyrockets in 2018 VIB’s pre-tax profit skyrockets in 2018

Vietnam International Bank (VIB)’s pre-tax profit recorded a significant yearly growth of 95 per cent to more than VND2.74 trillion (US$118 million) in 2018, the bank announced on Thursday.

Property
Phu My Hung launched new project Phu My Hung launched new project

Property developer Phu My Hung Development Corporation launched phase two of the Peak in HCM City on Thursday.

Markets
VCSC raised VNĐ800 billion bonds VCSC raised VNĐ800 billion bonds

Viet Capital Securities Corporation (VCSC) has reportedly raised VND800 billion (US$34.4 million) via corporate bond issues.

Tech
Vietnamobile expands 4G service to 20 provinces Vietnamobile expands 4G service to 20 provinces

The Vietnamobile Telecommunications Joint Stock Company, a mobile network operator, has expanded its 4G coverage to all 20 Southern provinces, company officials announced at a press conference on Thursday in HCM City.

Wheels
VinFast opens car design contest for new Pre series VinFast opens car design contest for new Pre series

Vietnamese automaker VinFast on Tuesday announced it will launch new premium cars, covering all segments from small sedans and multi-purpose sports vehicles to family cars

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E-commerce websites have to be registered E-commerce websites have to be registered

E-commerce website and must be registered or notified to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

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10 outstanding stock events in 2018 10 outstanding stock events in 2018

The Securities Journalists Club on Thursday announced the top 10 biggest events for Viet Nam’s stock market in 2018.

Media OutReach
Edith Cowan University joins forces with PSB Academy to build talent reinforcements in cyber security

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Fujifilm in Viet Nam for the long haul Fujifilm in Viet Nam for the long haul

Fujifilm Vietnam has said it will continue to develop retro-style Fujifilm digital cameras and focus on long-term development in Viet Nam.

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Viet Nam in need of new energy Viet Nam in need of new energy

Viet Nam should have ample motivation to exploit new and clean energy to ensure energy security and address environmental issues. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at a press conference on the issues. Viet Nam News journalist Nguyen Linh Anh reports.

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High growth in 2019: Realistic or optimistic? High growth in 2019: Realistic or optimistic?

At the end of 2018, Viet Nam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – one of the primary indicators used to gauge the health of a country’s economy – was announced by Vietnam General Statistics Office, beating forecasts made by many international institutions.

Business Beat

Government set to develop derivatives market Government set to develop derivatives market

On the first day of the new year the Government issued Resolution No 01/NQ-CP/2019 for the robust development of the securities market, especially the derivatives segment.