Economy 1 Vietnam news | 12/05/2023 10:14 High efficiency pushes e-learning to the forefront Experts agree that the Vietnamese market has huge potential for e-learning, especially mobile learning. 2 Vietnam news | 12/05/2023 10:09 Coastal economic zones need breakthrough policies to attract investment Coastal EZs have contributed significantly to the region’s socio-economic development but there exist limitations which must be tackled comprehensively to make coastal EZs a driving force for the regional development. 3 VietnamPlus | 12/05/2023 09:51 HCM City, Vietnam Airlines agree to boost tourism The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on December 4 signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement for the 2023-2027 period to boost the city’s socio-economic development, particularly tourism. 4 VietnamPlus | 12/05/2023 09:23 Vietnamese goods dominate Christmas market With their beautiful designs and reasonable prices, Vietnamese products are dominating the Christmas market, and preferred by many domestic customers. 5 Vietnam news | 12/05/2023 09:21 Hoành Sơn Group raises ownership in Sao Vàng Rubber to over 50 per cent Hoành Sơn Group Joint Stock Company has acquired 7.2 million shares of Sao Vàng Rubber Joint Stock Company (SRC), elevating its ownership to 14 million shares, equivalent to 50.22 per cent of the capital. 6 VietnamPlus | 12/05/2023 09:01 Vietnam, Cambodia launch cross-border QR payment link Vietnam and Cambodia have officially launched a bilateral cross-border QR payment link, allowing their peoples to scan QR codes to make payments in each other’s country using their local currency. 7 Vietnam news | 12/05/2023 07:51 Gemadept can earn up to $12 million after selling Nam Hải Port The sale of all capital at Nam Hải Port Joint Stock Company can potentially generate earnings of approximately VNĐ150 (US$6.2 million) to VNĐ300 billion for Gemadept Joint Stock Company (GMD). 8 Vietnam news | 12/05/2023 07:01 Strong return of liquidity lifts market's sentiment Liquidity doubled from the previous session. 9 VietnamPlus | 12/04/2023 22:14 US DFC considers 500 million USD loan to VinFast The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has signed a letter of interest (LOI) with electric vehicles maker VinFast considering the Vietnamese company's application for a 500 million USD loan for expansion, VinFast said on December 4. 10 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 17:55 Green Production In Binh Duong | Sản xuất xanh ở Bình Dương Businesses in the southern province of Binh Duong are trying to follow green production models. They have defined their sustainable development with vital support from authorities and agencies. 11 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 15:25 Forestry's key role in Tuyên Quang Province's development The province aims to establish itself as a centre for the application of high-tech forestry and wood processing. 12 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 15:13 Standard Chartered reaffirms support for Việt Nam’s commitment to addressing climate change The Việt Nam Government and the bank exchanged five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), valued at approximately US$3 billion in sustainable financing to support five local businesses in achieving their sustainability goals 13 VietnamPlus | 12/04/2023 15:04 NA Chairman witnesses signing of cooperation deal between Vietnamese, Lao airlines National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Vietjet Air of Vietnam and Lao Airlines, and the announcement of a new air route linking Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam at Wattay International Airport in the capital city of Laos on December 4. 14 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 14:56 Forum on LNG power generation targets to take place in early December An upcoming forum on realising the goals of LNG (liquefied natural gas) electricity development as outlined in the national power development plan for 2021-30 is slated for December 7 in the capital city. 15 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 10:49 EVNNPC to divest more than 2.3 million shares in NEEM The starting price is set at VNĐ12,200 per share (US$0.5 a share) and foreign investors are not permitted to purchase shares. 16 VietnamPlus | 12/04/2023 10:43 Vietnam attends international craft exhibition in Italy Vietnamese handicraft producers are among nearly 2,600 companies from 86 countries taking part in "Artigiano in Fiera", an international craft exhibition running in Milan, Italy from December 2 to 10. 17 VietnamPlus | 12/04/2023 10:13 Vietnam, Canada cooperate in IP management The Global Affairs Canada through the Expert Deployment Mechanism for Trade and Development (EDM) provided a training course on improving intellectual property (IP) management capacity for a delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and Ministry of Finance from November 27 to December 2. 18 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 10:07 Retailers anticipate business to pick up in year-end shopping season Experts predict that from now until the end of this year, retail sales of goods and services may increase again as the domestic economy is gradually recovering and disbursement of public investment continues to be promoted. 19 VietnamPlus | 12/04/2023 10:03 Vietnam among 10 biggest construction ceramic producing countries Vietnam is among the 10 biggest producers of construction ceramics and has the fourth largest ceramic tile output, according to Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh. 20 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 09:48 HCM City to add 4,000ha for industrial production The HCM CITY People's Committee has ordered relevant agencies and departments to add an additional 4,000 hectares of land for industrial production. 504 505 506 507 508