Viet Nam, Thailand spur bilateral cooperation
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara co-chaired the 5th Meeting of the Viet Nam - Thailand Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Bangkok on April 11.
Promoting circular economy in industrial parks
The benefits of green transformation in industrial parks are both huge and lasting, according to leaders of the Ministry of Planning and Investment. However, in the short term, many challenges and obstacles have meant the transition process has not been as strong as expected.
PM demands strengthened gold market management
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to keep a close watch on international and domestic gold prices, and put in place measures and tools in a timely and effective way to regulate the gold market in line with regulations.
NA Chairman receives leaders of Chinese corporations
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue hosted receptions for leaders of several Chinese corporations in Kunming city, Yunnan province, on April 12 as part of his official visit to China.
Businesses bullish on Q2 outlook: GSO
Processing and manufacturing enterprises have forecast better performance in Quarter 2 despite global headwinds posed by conflicts and high production costs, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO)’s survey.
Viet Nam’s economy to post solid growth amid external uncertainties: ADB
Viet Nam’s economy is expected to grow at 6 percent and 6.2 percent in 2024 and 2025, respectively, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024 released on Thursday.
Vietnam National Brand Week to be held in mid-April
The Vietnam National Brand Week 2024 will be held nationwide from April 15-21 to raise public awareness of Vietnam national brand and promote products recognised as national brands to domestic and international communities.
Petrol prices see mixed changes, oil prices up
The retail prices of E5 RON 92 petrol fell by 68 VND to 23,848 VND (0.95 USD) per litre from 3pm on April 11, following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.
Tax sector’s budget revenue increases by nearly 11% in first quarter
The tax sector’s total state budget revenue in the first quarter of 2024 was estimated at 490.2 trillion VND (19.64 billion USD), equal to 33% of the estimate for the year, and 10.9% higher than the figure of the same period last year, the General Department of Taxation announced on April 9.
NA Chairman attends Vietnam Airlines' ceremony to mark 30-year presence in China
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a ceremony held by Vietnam Airlines in Beijing on April 9 to celebrate 30 years since the national flag carrier launched the Vietnam-China air route and its 100,000th flights to China.
Apartment absorption positive in Hanoi, low in HCM City during Q1
Apartment absorption was relatively positive in Hanoi in the first quarter but weaker in Ho Chi Minh City compared to the same period last year while supply remains limited in both metropolises, reported real estate services and investment company CBRE.
Viet Nam, Laos sign new trade agreement
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaithong Kommasith signed Viet Nam-Laos trade agreement in Vientiane, Laos, on April 8.
Vietnamese businesses concerned about dollar appreciation
Many enterprises are concerned about adverse impacts of the sharp appreciation of the US dollar on their business and production if the greenback continues to see fluctuation in the future, especially at the middle and end of the year.
PM looks into Viettel high-tech defence industry operations
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with the military-run telecommunications service provider Viettel in Hanoi on April 9 regarding the group’s research and production activities in the high-tech defence industry.
PM hopes for increased Vietnam-Russia oil, gas cooperation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 8 for Sergey Ivanovich Kudryashov, General Director of Russia’s Zarubezhneft JSC, who is on a working visit to Vietnam to seek cooperation opportunities in oil and gas and energy.