• THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE VIETNAM ASSOCIATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

In the first quarter of the year, newly founded enterprises surged significantly

The number of newly-established enterprises in the first quarter of 2022 recorded a sharp increase despite the complicated Covid-19 situation, the number of newly-established enterprises reached 34.6 thousand enterprises, an increase of 18.2% over the same period last year. before.

Proposal to boost regional minimum salaries by 6% beginning July 1, 2022

The National Wage Council approved and finalized the proposal to increase the regional minimum wage by 6% beginning July 1, 2022, to submit to the Government for review and determination with a majority of votes in favour.

Vietnam's export rice prices continue to maintain the leading position

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, our country exported 1.48 million tons worth 715 million USD in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 24 per cent in volume and 10.5 per cent in value over the same period last year.

The critical significance of agriculture in the efficient use of land

Shortly, ministries, branches, and local governments should facilitate the transfer of scientific and technological achievements to farm owners by assisting farms in obtaining preferential financing to expand production.

Cassava exports continue to have numerous problems that jeopardize sustainable development

According to Mr Le Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Product Processing and Market Development, even though the cassava industry generates billions of dollars in export revenue each year, it still faces numerous constraints that jeopardize the industry's long-term viability.

Completing the legal framework for private corporate bond issuance

According to the Ministry of Finance, recently, the corporate bond market has shown signs of hot growth. The Ministry of Finance has assessed the market situation to develop a draft decree amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 153/2020/ND-CP on the private placement of corporate bonds.

Diageo Vietnam Group and VIENC Club signed a strategic cooperation agreement

Recently, at the Continental Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Vietnam and the International Business Connection Club (VIENC) and Diageo Vietnam Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as a strategic partner, mutual trust in the process of operation and business in the coming time, jointly promote strengths and improve efficiency in the fields of operation and business, in accordance with the respective parties' strategies.

When the Vietnam market was closed for the holiday, global markets plummeted concurrently

While the Vietnamese market is closed to commemorate King Hung's death anniversary, the global stock market is under pressure to drop points ahead of key events that affect global monetary policy, such as the US inflation report in March and the European Central Bank's monthly scheduled meeting.

Medical equipment imports and exports: Specific regulations will be implemented to meet management needs

While defined, the documents that firms must submit/present to Customs when exporting and importing will aid in facilitating products clearance and ensuring management.

Ho Chi Minh City: The rent of premises in the suburbs has decreased

According to CBRE Vietnam, in the first quarter of 2022, retail space rents in the suburbs of Ho Chi Minh City decreased by 10-20% compared to the previous year. The average rent for the ground floor and first floor of commercial centres in non-CBD districts is $35.5 per m2/month.

New rules on the founding and transition of firms in which the state owns 100 percent of the charter capital

The government recently issued Decree No. 23/2022/ND-CP, which governs the formation, reorganization, conversion of ownership, and transfer of the right to represent the owner in firms in which the state owns 100 per cent of the charter capital.

Bond fever gives warning to investors

Issuance of corporate bonds in Vietnam is rapidly expanding, causing issuance specialists to provide advice and caution.

A variety of special lending rules for specifically regulated financial institutions are being amended and supplemented

The State Bank of Vietnam has released Circular 02/2022/TT-NHNN, which amends and supplements several items in Circular No. 08/2021/TT-NHNN governing special loans for credit institutions (CIs).

Wind and solar electricity are ushering in a new age of global prosperity

The armed standoff between Russia and Ukraine has wreaked havoc on the global energy sector. Economic penalties have exacerbated the eurozone's energy dilemma, as governments and huge enterprises join forces to push the development of renewable energy sources in the face of a frigid winter.

In 2022, there will be no increase in retail electricity costs

EVN will closely adhere to the Government's orders in terms of balancing sources and decreasing expenses in order to avoid an increase in the retail price of electricity in 2022, in order to maintain the economy's wonderful balances.

How will Asian countries be affected by the war between Russia and Ukraine?

The research firm says food prices are very sensitive to war because both countries make a lot of it. In some Asian countries, they need goods from Russia, like fertilizer. Global scarcity has caused prices for agricultural products and grains to rise, which has led to higher prices for food and other goods.

From June 1, there will be no manual fee collecting

On April 8, information from the Government Office said that Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh had just requested the Ministry of Transport, the Committee for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises and the Road Development Investment Corporation. Vietnam Expressway (VEC) drastically accelerates the implementation of the electronic toll collection system (ETC) at expressway projects managed by VEC.

Food shortages in the United States

The battle between Russia and Ukraine was felt at every dinner table. There's little doubt war will dominate dinner talk, but it'll also considerably boost dinner costs.

Changes in the financial industry can solve many problems for businesses

Nguyen Van Than, the representative of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (Vinasme), expressed his pleasure before the Dialogue Forum on Fiscal Policy to Support the Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Program.

Forum seeks ways to revitalise economic growth in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2022 themed “Digital economy: Driving force for growth and development of HCM City in future” opened on April 15 with a view to formulating appropriate policies for digital economic development in the Southern metropolis by 2025 and a vision for 2030.