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HCM City eyes US$6b container port in Can Gio HCM City eyes US$6b container port in Can Gio

HCM City is seeking to build a US$6-billion international container terminal in its coastal Can Gio District.

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Lemongrass farmers benefitting from rising prices Lemongrass farmers benefitting from rising prices

Lemongrass farmers in Tien Giang Province’s Tan Phu Dong District have gained huge profit due to the crop price increase.

Banking
State Bank of Vietnam announces amendments to bank loans circular State Bank of Vietnam announces amendments to bank loans circular

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has been developing a draft amending Circular 39 on bank loans to keep credit risks in check

Property
HCM City apartment supply surges in Q2 HCM City apartment supply surges in Q2

The HCM City apartment market went through a supply boom in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a lacklustre first quarter, and is expected to completely recover from by 2023, according to global real estate consultancy CBRE Viet Nam.

Markets
Market mixed due to rising selling force Market mixed due to rising selling force

Indices were mixed on Monday as stronger selling pressure weighed on investors’ risk appetite, but gains in some pillar stocks cushioned the loss. 

Tech
Over 265 cyber attacks per week on Vietnamese systems Over 265 cyber attacks per week on Vietnamese systems

The total number of cyberattacks causing problems on information systems in Viet Nam was 6,641 in the first six months.

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“Power of NO” – a regional initiative to raise awareness on drink driving targeting Southeast Asian young adults “Power of NO” – a regional initiative to raise awareness on drink driving targeting Southeast Asian young adults

Greig Craft (President of Automobile Association of Viet Nam and President of FIA Asia Pacific Region), and Patrick Madenjian (Managing Director of Moët Hennessy Southeast Asia’s Emerging Markets and co-Chair of WSSC) shared with Viet Nam News their thoughts and commitment toward achieving meaningful, tangible change in drink driving culture through the Power of No campaign.

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Loopholes and risks holding back bond market Loopholes and risks holding back bond market

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam has recently cancelled nine private bond offerings of three companies under Tan Hoang Minh Group, laying open loopholes and risks that have been holding back Viet Nam's bond market. Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Ha, chairman of the law firm SBLAW, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the loopholes, the risks and his suggestion to reduce investors' risk exposure

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Vietnam Airlines resumes serving Bac Giang lychees Vietnam Airlines resumes serving Bac Giang lychees

Bac Giang signature fresh lychees came back to in-flight meals on Vietnam Airlines flights after the two-year pandemic, said the national flag carrier.

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Qurio Education Introduces English Immersion Programme (EIP) with Putonghua in a 15,000 Sq Ft Modern Learning Facility to Encourage Children’s All-Round Growth

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HCM City, Australia universities link in a undergraduate programme HCM City, Australia universities link in a undergraduate programme

The LQT Institute in HCM City and Australia’s Western Sydney University have launched a special undergraduate programme to help students after graduation confidently enter the market as entrepreneurs with professional strengths in the business field.

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Business Insight

Viet Nam shows 'seemingly limitless promise' Viet Nam shows 'seemingly limitless promise'

Dr Moritz Kraemer, the former Global Chief Ratings Officer of Sovereign Ratings Group at S&P Global and currently the Chief Economist, Head of Research of the Landesbank Baden Wuerttemberg (“LBBW”) bank, shared his view of the country and the current global situation with Vietnam News Agency.

Analyst's Pick

2022 GDP growth prospect: optimistic but also cautious 2022 GDP growth prospect: optimistic but also cautious

The possibility that the country's economic growth could fail to meet the target cannot be ruled out and it will be harder for the Government to take measures to both stabilise the economy and boost growth. The challenges require the Government to implement fiscal and monetary policies in a wiser manner. 

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Extended excise tax deadline does not affect car prices: experts Extended excise tax deadline does not affect car prices: experts

Under Decree No.32/2022/ND-CP issued recently by the Government, the deadline for payable excise taxes for June-September for domestically manufactured or assembled cars is now November 20.