Economy
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Thaco’s first batch of BMW, MINI cars arrive in Vietnam
The first batch of 55 BMW and MINI cars imported by Vietnamese automaker Truong Hai Auto Corporation have arrived at Ho Chi Minh City’s port.
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Shoe industry gears up to go hi-tech
A dramatic change in market trends and the "fourth industrial revolution are forcing Vietnamese enterprises to gradually apply new technologies to production.
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Cement consumption reaches 80 million tonnes in 2017
The country’s cement sector saw a successful year in 2017 as its sales reached 80 million, up 6 percent from last year.
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Ministry permits 200,000 tonnes of iron ore exports
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has allowed Viet Phat Company in the northern province of Lao Cai to export 200,000 tonnes of limonite ore to ease the company’s financial burden.
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Vietnamese firms need trademarks: experts
Enhancing the capacity of enterprises, especially in creating trademarks, is an important requirement for enterprises to meet consumer demand in domestic and export markets, heard a conference in Hano
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Nhan Co aluminum plant surpasses yearly target
Nhan Co aluminum plant under the Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin)’s Dak Nong aluminum company produced 501,000 tonnes of aluminum during its first year of operation, 104 pe
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Wood exports likely to reach 7.6 billion USD, surpassing yearly target
It is estimated that Vietnam’s wood exports will reach 7.6 billion USD by the end of 2017, surpassing the yearly target of 7.5 billion USD set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
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Sacombank’s NPL ratio declines sharply to 4.4 percent
Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) has successfully reduced its non-performing loans (NPLs) ratio to 4.4 percent after operating for a year under a Government-approved restructu
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Vietnamese farm exports have big potential in China
The potential for Vietnamese farm produce exports to China and the market’s quarantine requirements were discussed at a conference in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on December 26.
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Ho Chi Minh City developed into major urban region in Southeast Asia
The Prime Minister has approved an adjustment plan to build Ho Chi Minh City into a major urban region with dynamic and sustainable development, playing a crucial role in Southeast Asia’s development.
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Reference exchange rate goes down by 6 VND
The State Bank of Vietnam slashed its reference VND/USD exchange rate by 6 VND to 22,082 VND/USD on the morning of December 27.
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JICA helps Vietnam build supply chains of safe farm produce
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Hanoi investment, trade, and tourism promotion agency on December 25 held a seminar to boost ties among producers, distributors and consumers in a
