A "Made in Vietnam Energy Forum" was held online by the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF)’s Power & Energy Working Group on November 21, focusing on analysing issues related to the electricity and energy sector in Vietnam in the context of global energy transition.

Representatives emphasised the need to accelerate the implementation of commitments within the framework of the Economic Cooperation Committee between the two countries to bring about positive outcomes for both sides in the upcoming period.

The German Chamber of Commerce Abroad (AHK) in Vietnam on November 21 released its AHK World Business Outlook – Fall 2023, which highlights Vietnam as a promising investment destination for German businesses.

Despite the slow recovery in consumer sentiment and slower new store openings, WinCommerce (WCM) achieved healthy EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) growth in Q3/2023.

Petfair Vietnam 2024, Vietnam’s leading international trade fair for the pet industry, will be held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City from March 27 to 29, 2024.

The 17th meeting of the Vietnam – Romania Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation was held in Hanoi on November 21 under the chair of Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Stefan-Rady Oprea.

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) recorded the highest revenue in October as compared to other months since the beginning of the year, helping the group operate in the black and accomplish assigned financial targets in 2023 to mid-November, said General Director of Petrovietnam Le Manh Hung.

More than 100 countries and jurisdictions joined the framework, including Việt Nam, many of which start to adopt the global minimum tax from the beginning of next year.

The three-day Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 is hosting 113 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, including the presence of 12 international groups.

Most members of the Finance and Budget Committee in the National Assembly (NA) concurred on the necessity to prolong the 2 percent VAT reduction policy into the first half of 2024.

Petfair Vietnam 2024, Việt Nam’s leading international trade fair for the pet industry, will be held for the first time at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City from March 27 to 29, 2024.

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has major plans to deliver on its pioneering vision in the field of offshore renewable energy, contributing to promoting green and sustainable development in Vietnam in the future.

Enterprises in the shipping industry reported disappointing third-quarter business results with several companies facing losses.

The target of 700 billion USD in import-export revenue for this year is a tough one amid current difficulties in the global market, said insiders.

Domestic investors outperformed their foreign counterparts in the southeastern region, as many localities have paid heed to luring capital flows at home to ensure sustainable growth.

The Government has issued a resolution regarding the extension of the pilot use of telecom payment accounts for small-value goods and services until December 31, 2024.

The credit package was created following the issuance of Resolution No 33/NQ-CP in March by the Government with a number of solutions to promote the healthy and sustainable development of the property market.

To speed up the public disbursement, drastic measures must be raised to remove bottlenecks in the implementation of public-invested projects, especially in site clearance, investment procedures and shortage of building materials. 

The Vietnamese plastic industry has made continuous progress to more effectively support the business community, especially the green production transformation.

In line with its authority, MoF has released a circular that governs the reduction of 35 fees and charges across sectors such as securities, healthcare, citizen identification, and the assessment of construction investment projects.