Economy
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Government wants taxes on pick-up trucks hiked to match cars
The Government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to consider changes to special consumption taxes on imported pick-up trucks to level the field for cars.
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Ho Chi Minh City to connect with 7 localities
The Transport Engineering Design Incorporated (TEDI) has proposed a transport connection project between HCM City and seven other provinces and cities.
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Interest rate increase likely to affect housing market
Raising deposit interest rates may affect the real estate market, heard a press conference organised by the Commercial Real Estate Services (CBRE) Vietnam in Hanoi on March 27.
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SBV: commercial banks’ interest rate adjustment normal
It is normal for commercial banks to adjust their interest rates in accordance with their business strategies and market situation, said the State Bank of Vietnam.
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HCM City partners with Israeli firms to improve business climate
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong committed to keeping partnering with Israeli firms operating in the city to improve its business climate during a business forum
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HCM City leader seeks Israel’s support for start-up incubators
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong has sought support for developing start-up incubators from Israel, which is viewed as the start-up nation.
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Customs plans tighter checks on imported steel products
The General Department of Customs has just asked its officials to strengthen checks on imported steel products after a series of reports on steel firms submitting incorrect declarations about product
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Lam Dong looks to develop local coffee brand
The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has taken numerous measures to develop and protect the brand name of Arabica coffee grown in Cau Dat district, Da Lat City.
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Prime Minister values World Bank’s role in Vietnam’s development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received World Bank (WB) CEO Kristalina I. Georgieva in Hanoi on March 23, valuing the WB’s role in Vietnam’s socio-economic development, especially in poverty eliminat
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Reference exchange rate unchanged for second day
The daily reference exchange rate of VND/USD was kept unchanged for the second day on March 23, at 22,253 VND per USD.
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Stocks dip on profit-taking and oil
Shares fell on the two local exchanges on March 22 as investors increased sales to earn profits from the stock market’s recently growth.
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ASEAN-China sea transport route opens
The first fruit-carrying ship from ASEAN arrived in Fangchenggang port in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on March 20, marking the official launch of a sea route for the transport of fruits b
