Economy 1 Vietnam news | 10/17/2024 12:49 Bond maturity pressure peaks in Q4 For the remainder of 2024, nearly VNĐ78.9 trillion worth of bonds is set to mature, with approximately 43.5 per cent of them from the real estate sector. 2 Vietnam news | 10/17/2024 11:19 Exhibition features key industrial products of Hà Nội An exhibition showcasing key industrial products of Hà Nội opened in the capital city on Wednesday, featuring more than 200 booths. 3 Vietnam news | 10/17/2024 09:48 Market declines for third consecutive day as foreign bloc continues selling On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,279.48 points, down 1.6 points or 0.12 per cent, while liquidity continued to decline. 4 Vietnam news | 10/17/2024 09:40 MPI proposes turning HCM City into international financial hub The MPI stressed the importance of following a roadmap with detailed objectives such as the establishment and development of at least one financial centre in the city by the end of next year. 5 Vietnam news | 10/17/2024 09:20 International Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition begins Cutting-edge technologies and innovations are on display at the 22nd Vietnam International Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition that opened in HCM City on Wednesday. 6 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 20:22 41% of Vietnamese businesses embark on transformation: conference Some 41 per cent of Vietnamese businesses have begun a transformation focusing on operation and processes, organisational structures and workforce, and customer experience, a conference heard in HCM City on October 15. 7 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 20:17 School soymilk programme for 2024-2025 launched The Vietnam Soymilk Study Promotion Fund and Vinasoy have collaborated with the Vietnam Red Cross Society to launch the "School Soymilk" programme for the 2024-2025 school year. 8 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 19:46 Low interest loan programme launched for high-quality rice cultivation The programme will be carried out in two phases from now until 2030. 9 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 18:39 International elevator exhibition to be kicked off in HCMC The Vietnam Elevator Expo will take place from December 5 to 7, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in HCM City. 10 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 17:44 Green transformation of logistics hindered by lack of capital: experts While green transformation of the logistics industry is important for reducing emissions, businesses are facing many difficulties, especially a lack of capital, experts said. 11 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 17:42 BAF Vietnam and Muyuan Foods partner in high-tech livestock breeding BAF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company (BAF) on October 16 announced a high-tech livestock breeding cooperation partnership with China's leading livestock corporation Muyuan Foods. 12 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 17:41 Bình Dương eyes semiconductor, high-tech development The southern province of Bình Dương is focusing on facilitating investment into semiconductor and high-tech industries to leverage its advantages in these fields. 13 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 15:08 State bank to inspect banks, gold trading enterprises The inspection is part of the efforts to narrow the gap between international and domestic gold prices. 14 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 14:58 Vietnamese sugar cane tops ASEAN in productivity for first time The Vietnamese sugar industry has led the region in sugar productivity for the first time, according to the Vietnam Sugarcane and Sugar Association (VSSA). 15 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 13:00 Eximbank denies system risk rumours, confirms stable operations The bank stated that it has requested the relevant authorities to investigate and clarify the motives behind the dissemination of this document to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the bank, its customers, shareholders and partners. 16 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 12:10 Việt Nam needs to diversify supply chains for sustainable growth: economists The diversification of global supply chains is creating significant opportunities for Việt Nam to engage more deeply in international production networks. 17 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 09:19 Viconship bolsters core business through ongoing M&A efforts The leading port enterprise in Hải Phòng City strengthens the maritime-transport ecosystem, by focusing on core business areas and withdrawing from non-essential sectors. 18 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 09:02 North-South high-speed railway should employ public-private partnerships The government should focus on building infrastructure, while the private sector equips it with supporting facilities, from which they can generate profits to recover their investments, say experts. 19 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 08:01 Hà Nội accelerates agricultural brand building The capital city aims to help agricultural cooperatives meet the requirements of international markets for food safety and traceability. 20 Vietnam news | 10/16/2024 08:00 Electronic contract signing a key part of Việt Nam's digital economy Businesses across the country have adopted multiple electronic authentication solutions to enhance operational efficiency, including tools such as electronic certification, digital signatures, eKYC, identity verification and electronic contracts. 277 278 279 280 281