Local businesses and retailers in HCM City have launched a variety of promotional programmes for customers to celebrate International Women's Day.

Ministry of Finance and State Securities Commission (SSC) organised a financial investment promotion conference in the Republic of Korea (RoK) themed "Vietnam - Investment Destination" in Seoul on March 7

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) held 12 auctions of government bonds with a total volume of nearly VNĐ28.2 trillion (US$1.1 billion) in February.

Petrol prices were adjusted down from 3 pm on March 7 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and State Securities Commission (SSC) organised a financial investment promotion conference in the Republic of Korea (RoK) themed "Vietnam - Investment Destination" in Seoul on March 7.

Bình Phước Province’s industrial production index (IIP) increased by 19.2 per cent in the first two months of 2024, with high growth rates recorded across many industries.

The 2024 Vietnamese High-Quality Goods title will be given to 529 firms operating across various sectors this year, it was announced in HCM City on March 7.

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) held 12 auctions of government bonds with a total volume of nearly 28.2 trillion VND (1.1 billion USD) in February.

Vietnam's aquatic product exports could reach 9.5 billion USD in 2024, said Nguyen Thi Thu Sac, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Petrol prices were adjusted down from 3 pm on March 7 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), and the Ministry of Finance due to falling global prices.

The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau shipped over 1.25 billion USD worth of products abroad in the first two months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 10.5%, according to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade.

The dollar price has remained above the VNĐ25,000 mark since mid-February this year and has shown no signs of cooling down.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has tasked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) with leading and coordinating governmental ministries and agencies to keep interest rates low and financial access easier for businesses, according to Directive 18/CD-TTg signed on March 7.

The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has temporarily suspended flights to Frankfurt due to air strikes at German airports.

Domestic gold prices rallied on Thursday morning to set a new record at VNĐ81.25 (US$3,385.4) million per tael for SJC gold bars.

Flight VN37 from Hà Nội to Frankfurt and flight VN31 from HCM City to Frankfurt will take off on March 7 evening instead of March 6 evening as scheduled.

Townhouse and villa transactions in Ho Chi Minh City have fallen to the lowest in the last five years with their primary supply reaching only 40% and a low absorption rate, according to real estate consultancy Savills Vietnam.

A dialogue was held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 6 to help enterprises using foreign employees deal with difficulties and obstacles.

Experts gathered at the Vietnam wood and furniture forum in Ho Chi Minh City on March 6 to discuss ways ahead for the sector which is facing formidable challenges posed by global economic slowdown, widespread inflation and conflicts.

Vietnam attracted 4.29 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2024, a year-on-year surge of 38.6%.