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Ministry of Finance unveils wrongdoings of insurance companies
The sale of insurance products through agency channels, including banks of some insurers, saw many violations, especially regarding the consultation of bank staff and brokers, according to the Ministry of Finance’s inspection result report.
Ministry reduces import taxes on gasoline and oil
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has just announced the reduction of the gasoline import tax to 5.62% while increasing the standard cost of the gasoline base price by VND30 per litre.
Taste France 2023 embraces French gastronomy
A food tasting programme, Taste France 2023, has been launched recently at MM Mega Market Thang Long as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of France-Vietnam diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between two countries.
Cross-shareholding poses risks to financial system
The prevalence of cross-shareholding in the banking sector has caused concerns among experts as they believe the situation could render banks' financial valuations inaccurate.
ICT revenue drops on struggling economy
Revenue from the communications and information industry saw a significant drop in the first half of this year due to the difficult global and domestic economic situation, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
VN artists’ paintings highlight the beauty of Italy
The timeless beauty of Italy is the main topic of watercolour paintings by Bui Duy Khanh and Duong Thuy, which are on display at the exhibition “Italy: From Plein Air to Atelier” in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese athletics team gearing up for ASIAD 19
The Vietnamese athletics team are gearing up for the Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 to be held in China in September.
Electronic payment continues to flourish in Vietnam
The trend of electronic and non-cash payments in the Vietnamese economy in 2023 continued to record growth of 52.35% in volume over the same period last year.
Sumitomo Group explores US$400 million investment in IP in Thanh Hoa
Sumitomo Corporation and the People's Committee of north central Thanh Hoa province have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore investment opportunities in constructing industrial zones in the west of Thanh Hoa city, along with the establishment of logistics and urban centres.
Fertiliser prices fall, firms to expand exports
The fertiliser export market declined in both volume and price in the first six months of this year.