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Demand for food additives on the rise

March 31, 2015 | 08:00

With demand from food and foodstuff producers increasing, the market for additives in Viet Nam is promising, reported the Vietnam News.

Businesses play decisive role in Vietnam’s economy

March 31, 2015 | 07:58

All businesses, ranging from State-owned enterprises, to private and foreign direct investors, have played a decisive role in Viet Nam's economy," said Bui Quang Vinh, Minister of Planning and Investment.

Can Tho requests Japanese investment in seven projects

March 31, 2015 | 07:49

Officials in Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Can Tho have asked Japanese investors to fund seven local projects, reported the Vietnam News.

Fertiliser makers expect VAT exemption for imported products

March 31, 2015 | 07:41

Domestic fertiliser makers say they will face difficulties if they are not granted exemptions from value-added tax on input materials they need for production, reported the Vietnam News.

More power corporations to improve competitiveness

March 27, 2015 | 07:27

The domestic market is expected to have five electricity corporations, which will directly buy and sell power to customers in the near future, reported the Vietnam News.

Big domestic companies to pour capital into green agricultural growth

March 27, 2015 | 07:19

Vietnamese business tycoons announced their plans to invest in agriculture to keep up with rising demand for high-quality produce, reported the Vietnam News.

Vietnamese investors can transfer foreign currency abroad before getting investment licences

March 26, 2015 | 14:38

Vietnamese investors can transfer foreign currency abroad as payment for activities relating to their projects before getting investment licences from foreign local authorities under a draft decree of the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Securities companies announce plans to increase their charter capital

March 25, 2015 | 19:40

Many securities companies have recently announced plans to increase their charter capital, confident that the domestic stock market still has a lot of room for expansion in 2015.

Poor conditions limit investment in Da Nang

March 25, 2015 | 07:15

Poor infrastructure investment at Industrial Parks (IPs) and underdeveloped conditions at some Industrial Zones (IZs) have limited investment in Da Nang, reported the Vietnam News.

Creating a healthy investment climate for SMEs to compete in ASEAN market

March 24, 2015 | 14:44

According to the 2014 Business Climate Report conducted by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, the average time spent on tax procedures in Vietnam was 872 hours for each SME annually, while 21 days are needed to complete export procedures and another 21 days for import procedures.

Vietnam supplies 60 percent of the cashew nuts in the global markets

March 22, 2015 | 10:38

Vietnam has secured its place as the world’s top cashew exporter for eight consecutive years, supplying roughly 60 percent of the cashew nuts in the global markets.

Vietnam's tourism industry to earn significant profits during six-day holiday in April

March 20, 2015 | 18:22

Viet Nam's tourism industry expects to earn significant profits during the upcoming six-day holiday at the end of April.

Vietnam's seafood export to U.S: drop sharply by 37 per cent to around USD90 million

March 20, 2015 | 18:20

Exports to the United States, the largest importer during January, dropped sharply by 37 per cent to around USD90 million, compared with the same period last year.

Bright outlook for Vietnam- Australia investment cooperation

March 15, 2015 | 16:21

Vietnam has plenty of opportunities for exporting its key items- garments and textiles, footwear, wood furniture and agro-fisheries products to Australia, reported the Voice of Vietnam, reported the Voice of Vietnam.

Viet Nam has opportunities to expand exports of wood products this year

March 13, 2015 | 18:13

Viet Nam has opportunities to expand exports of wood products this year, especially to the US market, delegates said at a conference yesterday.

Government to focus on improving the business environment

March 13, 2015 | 18:10

The Prime Minister will focus on improving the business environment and strengthening the economy's ability to compete in 2015 and 2016.

Consumers should should come together to ensure the protection of their rights

March 13, 2015 | 18:06

Consumers should come together to find effective solutions for ensuring the protection of their rights as 90 per cent of consumers are ignorant about the organisations that protect their benefits.

Ba Ria – Vung Tau province approves a master plan for power development on Con Dao Island

March 12, 2015 | 18:04

The southern-coastal province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has approved a master plan for power development on Con Dao Island that calls for power generation to grow 23.4 per cent each year between 2015 and 2020.

SMEs need support policies to enhance competitiveness and participate in the global value chain

March 12, 2015 | 18:02

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the support industry need better support policies to enhance competitiveness and participate in the global value chain, experts stated.

Japanese group pours USD34 million in Vietnam

March 12, 2015 | 12:38

Japanese construction group IHI on March 10thinaugurated IHI Infrastructure Asia (IIA) steel plant, capitalized with USD34 million, in Dinh Vu Industrial Zone in Hai Phong.