Economy Domestic gold prices soar on back of global trend SJC gold bullion rose by VNĐ1 million per tael (US$39.56 per tael) from the previous session to VNĐ88 million for buyers and VNĐ90 million for sellers. 10/31/2024 16:03 | Vietnam news Market ends October on a positive note 10/31/2024 15:55 | Vietnam news Agribank named in the Top 10 Vietnam Excellent Brands 2024 10/19/2024 10:00 | Vietnam Law Agribank promotes digital transformation to improve customer experience 10/11/2024 08:30 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/26/2022 20:07 Việt Nam among the fastest growing economies despite difficulties: economists HSBC raised the GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2022 to 7.6 per cent. Việt Nam's GDP in 3Q2022 increased by 13.67 per cent compared with the same period last month. 2 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 19:39 Vietnam Trade Office in Laos acts as bridge The Vietnam Trade Office in Laos has upheld its role as a bridge connecting Vietnamese firms access the market. 3 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 18:20 Vietnam-Japan joint venture to expand rice cultivation for exports to Europe The Vietnam-Japan joint venture Angimex- Kitoku has unveiled its plan to expand its area of pesticide-controlled Japanese rice production next year for export to the European market. 4 Vietnam news | 10/26/2022 17:15 Sài Gòn Hi-Tech Park seeks to attract more high added-value projects HCM City’s Sài Gòn Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) seeks to attract investment in in more high technology industries and other added-value projects, said head of the SHTP's management board Nguyễn Anh Thi. 5 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 16:08 Kien Giang records 15% growth in 10-month export turnover In the first ten months of this year, the southern province of Kien Giang earned 677.63 million USD from exports, accounting for 86.88% of the yearly plan, and up 15.12% over the same period last year. 6 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 15:48 Over 120 models introduced at Vietnam Motor Show 2022 Over 120 models are being displayed at the Vietnam Motor Show 2022 which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26. 7 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 14:12 Air routes considered to connect Quang Ninh with East Asian destinations Officials participating in the 17th General Assembly of the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF 17) have agreed to step up the opening of direct air routes linking Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh with some foreign member localities of this forum. 8 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 10:58 Looking through weaknesses to attract EU capital flows: Report The European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the European-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) have helped the country attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from EU member states. 9 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 10:41 Embassy works to boost economic diplomacy between Vietnam, Thailand The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand considers economic diplomacy a main pillar among its tasks, together with political diplomacy, cultural diplomacy and overseas Vietnamese affairs, Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh has said. 10 Vietnam news | 10/26/2022 09:26 Textile and garment sector bears the brunt of global uncertainties Textile and garment exports in September dropped by nearly US$1.2 billion, or 27 per cent, from the previous month, to $3.2 billion. 11 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2022 09:15 Reference exchange rate down 5 VND on October 26 The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,698 VND/USD on October 26, down 5 VND from the previous day. 12 Vietnam news | 10/26/2022 08:23 Looking through weaknesses to attract EU capital flows: report The European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the European-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) have helped the country attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from EU member states. 13 Vietnam news | 10/26/2022 07:31 Regenerative agriculture: key to reducing emission and the core of Nestlé’s sustainable coffee strategy Regenerative agriculture is a farming system that aims to conserve and restore farmlands and eco-systems, and is vital for combating climate change, according to Nestlé Group, which has identified the practice as a key part of its net zero roadmap. 14 Vietnam news | 10/26/2022 07:05 VN-Index recovers towards 1,000 points The VN-Index rebounded on Tuesday after four consecutive falling sessions, led by the banking, insurance and steel stocks. 15 VietnamPlus | 10/25/2022 18:29 Lam Dong to provide funding to start-ups owned by young people The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has approved a new credit policy for start-ups owned by young people in the 2022 – 2030 period. 16 VietnamPlus | 10/25/2022 18:21 Waterway transportation agreement benefits Vietnam, Cambodia A waterway transportation agreement between Vietnam and Cambodia that came into effect in 2011 has facilitated the passage of nearly 78,000 vessels and more than 406,000 sailors. 17 VietnamPlus | 10/25/2022 16:54 Philippines not to impose safeguarding duties on HDPE from Vietnam The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided not to impose safeguarding duties on High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) imported from Vietnam. 18 Vietnam news | 10/25/2022 16:36 MPI and Meta launch Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2022 MPI Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng said the programme was to seek innovative solutions around the world to solve current challenges, sharing knowledge of national importance towards a prosperous and sustainable future. 19 VietnamPlus | 10/25/2022 15:17 172 firms have products recognised as 2022 national brands As many as 325 products by 172 enterprises have been recognised as Vietnam National Brands 2022, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai told a press conference held in Hanoi on October 25. 20 VietnamPlus | 10/25/2022 15:14 Innovation challenge seeks solutions to help Vietnam achieve prosperity The Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2022 was launched on October 25, aiming to seek innovation solutions from around the world to help the country address major challenges and achieve prosperous and sustainable development. 471 472 473 474 475