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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.

IFC supports HCMC to approach green bonds

Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang on April 14 hosted a reception for Mr. Kyle Kelhofer, International Finance Corporation (IFC)'s Country Manager for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR.

Vietnam considering effective tools to manage real estate market

After the series on the chaos that land fevers in Vietnam have created all over the country, Sai Gon Giai Phong(SGGP) Newspaper has conducted an interview with Chairman Bui Xuan Dung of the Housing and Real Estate Market Management Agency (under the Construction Ministry) about possible solutions to address the issue.

Hanoi accelerates promotion of agricultural goods

Over past years, the agricultural sector in Hanoi and other localities have implemented solutions to improve the value of farming produce while promoting consumption in domestic and foreign markets.

Vietnam keen on boosting logistics partnership with RoK

Stronger partnership between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in logistics, along with measures to encourage the transfer of technologies between the two sides, will help improve Vietnam's capacity in the field and contribute to turning Vietnam into an industrialised country in modern direction, said Director of the Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) Vu Ba Phu.

Trajectory uncertain for Vietnam’s growth

Headwinds to Vietnam’s positive growth outlook are rising as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and risks from a slowdown in many of the country’s key trade partners are weighted to the downside.

Investment promotion conference in Hoc Mon, Cu Chi districts opens

A conference to promote investment in Hoc Mon and Cu Chi districts will be organized in Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon of April 12 under the chair of Vietnamese President of State Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Over 500 enterprises join in Vietnam Furniture Matching Week 2022

The Ho Chi Minh City Handicraft and Wood Industry Association (HAWA) in collaboration with the Trade Promotion Agency under the Municipal Department of Industry and Trade this morning opened the Vietnam Furniture Matching Week (VFMW) 2022 with the participation of over 500 enterprises in the fields of wood processing industry and handicraft.

US, Viet Nam cooperate well in agriculture: Ambassador Knapper

US Ambassador to Viet Nam Marc E. Knapper affirms the US and Viet Nam have cooperated well in agriculture, including the protection of river resources in the Mekong Delta.

Viet Nam, EU work to expand cooperation in priority areas

The second meeting of the political affairs sub-committee of the Joint Committee under the EU-Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) took place virtually on April 13.

Canada requested to open doors to Vietnam farm produce

Trade appears to be a key pillar in bilateral relations as both countries are signatories of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Capital mobilisation through corporate bonds may decrease sharply

The scale of capital mobilisation through corporate bonds is forecast to decrease sharply, but there will be a drastic change in quality, according to a study on the corporate bond market by FiinRatings.