Steelmakers question timing of product tax adjustments
By Phuong Minh
August 03, 2021 | 10:14
Some steelmakers are urging the Ministry of Finance to take a closer look at a proposal to add an export tax on steel billets and cut import taxes for other steel products as these could hurt their operations, although the change is primarily being set up to stabilise domestic prices.
Vietnam surpasses Bangladesh as world's second-largest garment exporter
By Thanh Van
August 03, 2021 | 09:53
Vietnam has overtaken Bangladesh as the second-biggest garment exporter, according to the latest data released by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Ho Chi Minh City extends social distancing by 14 days from August 2
By Trúc Anh
August 02, 2021 | 13:40
Ho Chi Minh City continues to apply Directive No.16/CT-TTg for an additional 14 days from August 2.
Hanoi asks local residents not to move outside during social distancing period
August 02, 2021 | 09:21
The People’s Committee of Hanoi on August 1 issued an official dispatch asking localities across the city not to allow local residents to travel outside the city during the period of social distancing.
2021 a very special year for Swiss-Vietnamese partnership: Ambassador
August 01, 2021 | 11:05
On the occasion of the National Day of Switzerland (August 1), the upcoming visit to Vietnam by the European country’s Vice President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, and the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations...
Vietnam signs contract of third PPP section of North-South Expressway
By Bich Thuy
July 31, 2021 | 13:12
The BOT contract has been signed for the Cam Lam-Vinh Hao section of the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway, pushing it toward construction.
More pertinent than ever to drop economic wastefulness
By Nguyen Dat
July 31, 2021 | 08:00
Worried about the national financial situation, the National Assembly and the government have continued underscoring the stringent management of the state coffers this year, when there will be a big budget deficit caused by a rise in spending due to the pandemic and a reduction in revenue from enterprises.
EU-Vietnam FTA after the first year: Remarkable achievements amid COVID-19
By Bich Thuy
July 30, 2021 | 18:20
After the first year in effect, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement brought about remarkable achievements even in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic.
Going on the attack for a self-reliant economy
By Van Nguyen
July 30, 2021 | 14:00
As with most economies in the region, Vietnam has been facing unprecedented struggles this year. However, with regional recovery, the nation may still see a growth rate close to its expectations.
Hai Duong commits to ensuring safety and growth
By Thu Son
July 29, 2021 | 11:43
Albeit being a pandemic hotspot just a few months ago, the northern province of Hai Duong has still reported upbeat achievements in socioeconomic development over the first half of this year.
Direct EU-Vietnam cargo train heralds in new prospects for the railway industry
By Bich Thuy
July 29, 2021 | 11:00
With the launch of the first direct cargo train between Vietnam and the European Union last week, Vietnam’s railway industry is making a new approach to the cargo transport business.
Country cracks on with vital public investment ambitions
By Khoi Nguyen
July 29, 2021 | 09:00
After some positive results through Vietnam’s public investment disbursement over the past half-decade, the National Assembly at the end of this week is set to decide on capital as public investment until 2025
Paradox: Thousands of containers idle at seaports amid severe shortage for delivery
By Bich Thuy
July 28, 2021 | 20:56
While the world is in a crisis over the lack of empty containers and shipping fees are soaring, thousands of containers are idling away at Vietnamese seaports.
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