Economy 1 VietnamPlus | 12/16/2023 09:54 Enterprises access ASEAN market information via new portals A business information portal at https://business.gov.vn and the ASEAN Access portal at https://aseanaccess.com were introduced with the aim of supporting enterprises in accessing market information at a workshop on the ASEAN market in Ho Chi Minh City on December 8. 2 Vietnam news | 12/16/2023 09:39 Vietnamese e-commerce grows quickly but unsustainably The growth and development of e-commerce has created opportunities, but also challenges in state management, especially in building a healthy business environment, contributing to promoting the economy. 3 Vietnam Law | 12/16/2023 09:30 Fitch Ratings upgraded Agribank’s long-term IDR rating, stable outlook Fitch Rating son December 13 upgraded Agribank Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB+' from 'BB' with a “Stable” outlook. 4 Vietnam news | 12/16/2023 08:37 Four largest banks simultaneously cut savings interest rates Việt Nam’s four largest banks, Agribank, VietinBank, BIDV, and Vietcombank, have continued to sharply reduce savings interest rates since this week. 5 Vietnam news | 12/16/2023 07:45 Southeastern region’s economic growth set at 8-9 per cent per year The southeastern region is the country’s economic engine, making huge contributions to the national economic growth, exports, state budget revenue and job creation. 6 Vietnam news | 12/16/2023 07:41 Prime Minister orders swift upgrade to stock market The PM has directed the Ministry of Finance to take the lead and work with other ministries and sectors to swiftly and effectively implement the tasks and solutions outlined in Resolution No. 86/NQ-CP to help the Vietnamese stock market develop in a safe, transparent, efficient, and sustainable manner. 7 Vietnam news | 12/16/2023 07:38 Businesses committing to act according to sustainable strategy honoured The goal of supporting and promoting the building of a sustainable business community had been persistently pursued by VCCI for two decades. 8 VietnamPlus | 12/15/2023 19:55 Binh Duong furniture makers seek to enter Indian market A delegation from the Binh Duong Furniture Association (BIFA) is attending the India International Furniture Fair (IIFF) in New Delhi from December 14-17. 9 VietnamPlus | 12/15/2023 17:46 Outstanding industrial products in rural areas honoured As many as 173 products were recognised as national outstanding rural industrial goods in 2023 at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi on December 15. 10 VietnamPlus | 12/15/2023 17:22 Tra fish export value estimated at 1.8 billion USD this year: Deputy Minister Vietnam’s tra fish export value is estimated at 1.8 billion USD this year, equal to only 75% of the figure last year, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien. 11 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 17:15 HDBank holds ground among Việt Nam’s top sustainable businesses for 5th straight year HDBank, the Hồ Chí Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank, continues to spearhead environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, a key metric in appraising business sustainability. 12 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 16:46 Vietnamese food, beverages introduced in Malaysia Products on display include rice, instant noodles, dried noodles, fresh and dried fruits, milk, and spices, and there are also booths introducing Vietnamese cuisine to Malaysian friends. 13 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 16:17 Measures sought to increase localisation rate in wind, solar power development The localisation rate of the supply chain as well as the engagement of Vietnamese firms in providing services to the wind and solar power industry remained modest. 14 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 16:04 Quảng Trị Airport project launched The airport project will be carried out under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract, with its preparation and construction expected to take two years. 15 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 15:57 Aeon Vietnam honoured among Top 3 Sustainable Development Businesses in VN AEON Vietnam was honoured in the Top 3 "Sustainable Businesses in Việt Nam" in the trade and service sector at a ceremony on December 13. 16 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 15:42 Expanding global reach to boost Bắc Giang Province's key agricultural products Bắc Giang Province is gearing up to implement effective production measures in the remaining months of this year and throughout 2024 to ensure a steady supply of key agricultural products. 17 VietnamPlus | 12/15/2023 15:06 Quang Tri airport project launched A ceremony was held in Dong Ha city in the central province of Quang Tri on December 15 to launch a project to build an airport in the province. 18 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 13:55 Nearly 57% of Japanese companies want to continue expanding business in Việt Nam The survey aims to reveal the actual operating situations of Japanese businesses, mainly in the field of processing and manufacturing industries, in Asia and Oceania. 19 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 13:54 ADB projects Việt Nam’s 2024 GDP growth at 6 per cent The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Việt Nam's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 6 per cent for 2024, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) has released. 20 Vietnam news | 12/15/2023 13:13 Sóc Trăng seeks to attract investment, develop eco-tourism The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Sóc Trăng is making moves to open itself up to investment by focusing on strategies that promote transparency and sustainability. 494 495 496 497 498