Economy 1 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 16:43 Airlines ready for busy holiday travel The increased flights mainly connect HCM City and Hà Nội with Đà Nẵng, Hải Phòng, Vinh, Thanh Hóa, Huế, Đà Lạt, Cần Thơ, Nha Trang, Phú Yên and Phú Quốc. 2 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 16:42 EVNNPT keeps projects on schedule in 2024 The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) will commence 34 electricity transmission projects and complete 63 others this year, its Chairman of the Member Council Nguyen Tuan Tung told a conference on Tuesday. 3 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 16:42 VinFast has first five dealers in US VinFast, Việt Nam’s first electric vehicle maker, on January 2 announced the signing of agreements with its first five dealers in four states of the US, bringing opportunities for customers to experience VinFast electric vehicles. 4 VietnamPlus | 01/03/2024 15:46 State does not encourage gold bar trading: SBV The State does not encourage the trading of gold bars, protect their prices, nor accept too large differences between domestic and global gold prices, and between SJC and other types of gold bars, said Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu. 5 VietnamPlus | 01/03/2024 15:22 Banking system posts credit growth of 13.5% in 2023 Vietnam’s credit growth reached around 13.5% in 2023 although unprecedented developments of the global economy posed formidable challenges to the country’s monetary policy, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu said on January 3. 6 VietnamPlus | 01/03/2024 10:55 Vietnam's exports to EU, US see sharp downturn in 2023 Vietnam's exports to the EU and the US in 2023 were estimated to reach around 166 billion USD, a 9.6% decrease while imports were estimated at nearly 41 billion USD, a 9.1% drop in comparison to 2022. 7 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 10:34 Việt Nam's exports to EU, US see sharp downturn in 2023 The Southeast Asian economy's trade surplus, however, remained positive at $125 billion this year, $33 billion with the EU and $92 billion with the US. 8 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 10:33 2024 remains challenging for wood sector: experts Along with the EU, many other markets have also set new and strict policies, causing many difficulties for wood export activities. 9 VietnamPlus | 01/03/2024 10:26 Vietnam’s coffee exports reach nearly 4.2 billion USD in 2023 Vietnam shipped 1.61 million tonnes of coffee abroad in 2023, earning 4.18 billion USD, down 9.6% in volume but up 3.1% in value year-on-year. 10 VietnamPlus | 01/03/2024 09:53 Electricity prices highly unlikely to decrease It is highly unlikely that electricity prices will go down given the current demand, Nguyen Anh Tuan, General Director of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), said at a conference organised by EVN in Hanoi on January 2. 11 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 09:30 Buyers tighten spending, businesses get headaches during Tết season To increase sales, businesses must find ways to diversify sales methods, product types, and implement promotional programmes. 12 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 09:27 Improving labour productivity remains a key focus in VN's development Việt Nam strives to be among the top three countries in Southeast Asia in terms of labour productivity growth. 13 VietnamPlus | 01/03/2024 09:06 Online sales tax collection over 22 million USD in 2023 Revenue from e-commerce for domestic organisations and individuals reached 536.5 billion VND (over 22 million USD) this year, reported the General Department of Taxation (GDT). 14 VietnamPlus | 01/03/2024 09:03 Central bank sets credit growth target of 15% in 2024 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has set a credit growth target of 15% for the domestic banking system in 2024. 15 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 09:00 TCMV to assemble King Long NOVA EURO 5 Bus in Việt Nam TC Motor Vietnam (TCMV), a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (TCMH) from Malaysia, rolls off its production line of the eagerly awaited all-new King Long NOVA EURO 5 Bus in Vietnam on 22nd December 2023. 16 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 08:28 Electricity prices highly unlikely to decrease Minor decreases in fuel prices do not have an effect significant enough to bring electricity prices down. 17 Vietnam news | 01/03/2024 07:36 Online sales tax collection over $22 million in 2023 With the ability to grow 35 per cent per year, the market size is expected to reach $21.3 billion this year and $57 billion by 2025. 18 VietnamPlus | 01/02/2024 21:20 Hai Duong continues to create breakthroughs in attracting investment The northern province of Hai Duong this year will continue to attract large domestic and foreign investors who have sufficient financial and technological capacities and strong management skills, according to local authorities. 19 VietnamPlus | 01/02/2024 20:51 VinFast has first five dealers in US VinFast, Vietnam’s first electric vehicle maker, on January 2 announced the signing of agreements with its first five dealers in four states of the US, bringing opportunities for customers to experience VinFast electric vehicles. 20 VietnamPlus | 01/02/2024 19:08 EVNNPT keeps projects on schedule in 2024 The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) will commence 34 electricity transmission projects and complete 63 others this year, its Chairman of the Member Council Nguyen Tuan Tung told a conference held in Hanoi on January 2. 480 481 482 483 484