Economy 1 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 20:26 Quảng Ninh to livestream for the first time to sell famed lychees Live streaming for the first time, Quảng Ninh, will put out video of the early ripe lychees which are grown in Uông Bí City, on the page of the provincial Centre for Industry and Trade Promotion and Development as a way of encouraging sales. 2 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 20:18 HCM City key industrial products showcased at Hà Nội expo A display of the most outstanding products in key industrial sectors in HCM City is among the highlights at the International Exhibition on Industrial Machinery, Equipment, Technology and Products, or VINAMAC Expo 2024. 3 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 19:31 Construction of industrial cluster project in Thanh Hóa started The project is located in Long Anh Ward, Thanh Hóa City, over an area of nearly 20 hectares and with a total investment capital of VNĐ156 billion (US$6.24 million). 4 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 18:20 Autotech & Accessories 2024 to drive innovation, industry development The 20th international exhibition on automobiles, motorcycles, electric vehicles and supporting industries (Autotech & Accessories 2024) was launched at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7 on May 16. 5 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 17:59 Banking stocks lifts VN-Index to nearly 1,270 points Liquidity increased compared to the previous session, with more than 885 million shares traded on HoSE, worth nearly VNĐ22.7 trillion (US$884million). 6 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 16:53 Petrol prices down in latest adjustment Retail sale prices of petrol were adjusted down from 3pm on May 16. 7 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 16:42 Việt Nam – rising star in Indo-Pacific: Canadian agency Last year, Việt Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by more than 5 per cent, with forecasts for this year and next, sitting at 6 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively. 8 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 15:32 12,300 taels of SJC gold released to the market on May 16 This is the highest volume of gold that was successfully bid on across the four completed auction sessions. 9 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 15:02 MoF enhances administrative reform for businesses From 2024-25, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will reduce and simplify administrative procedures relating to six lines of business under the ministry's management. 10 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 14:55 Exchange rate stabilised but losses significant due to surging dollar The dollar has surged by 5.9 per cent against the VNĐ since the beginning of the year, severely hurting domestic businesses' financial performance in the first and second quarters of 2024. 11 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 14:46 Mekong Capital to invest $5 mil in Cambodia biochar, biofertiliser company Mekong Enterprise Fund IV (MEF IV), a fund managed by private equity company Mekong Capital, will invest US$5 million in HUSK, a biochar and biofertiliser company committed to regenerative agriculture practices in Southeast Asia, on May 15. 12 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 13:33 Gov’t to propose an extension to payment deadline for Vietnam Airlines’ VNĐ4 trillion loan Under the Government’s proposal, the National Assembly will allow the State Bank of Việt Nam to extend the refinancing loan repayment deadline for credit institutions that lend to Vietnam Airlines. 13 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 13:20 Việt Nam needs to set national standards for food packaging quality Local enterprises need to understand that besides the quality of products, packaging quality also has a significant impact on the process of exporting goods to overseas markets. 14 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 11:41 HCM City seeks stronger economic links with Australian partners A business roundtable between Hồ Chí Minh City and New South Wales state was held in Sydney on May 14, attracting representatives of over 150 Australian enterprises and investors. 15 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 11:28 Petrovietnam strengthens solutions to create carbon credits Petrovietnam is updating its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions according to Việt Nam's new commitments. 16 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 11:23 Quảng Nam forum promotes innovation, e-commerce on digital platforms The forum offered an opportunity for the participants to expand their connectivity, thus introducing their innovative startup projects and “One Commune-One Product” items. 17 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 10:48 Vietnam automaker VinFast receives 27,649 VF3 reservations VinFast has created quite a stir with its VF 3 model, garnering an astounding 27,649 registration applications within just 66 hours of opening early deposits. 18 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 10:28 UK foods-beverages businesses eager to explore Việt Nam: report British businesses are eager to explore Việt Nam as a new market to introduce a variety of high-quality food and drinks, according to the UK – Việt Nam agri-trade report released by the British embassy in Hà Nội on Wednesday. 19 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 09:00 More must be done to support VN's suppliers During a meeting with Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính last week in Hà Nội, Samsung's financial director Park Hark Kyu said the number of Vietnamese suppliers working with Samsung has increased to 309 this year, 12 times the number recorded in 2014. 20 Vietnam news | 05/16/2024 08:59 VN needs more solutions to stabilise gold market: public security ministry The State Bank of Việt Nam will need to introduce a combination of solutions to stabilise the gold market over the worry that skyrocketing domestic prices might hamper economic development, Deputy Miniter of Public Security Lê Quốc Hùng said at the meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Wednesday. 367 368 369 370 371