The import of automobiles increased dramatically in March, according to figures released by the General Department of Customs (GDC).

Many Vietnamese exporters have seen a sudden increase in profits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses in the Ho Chi Minh City price stabilisation programme have been encouraged to become more innovative in the face of tougher competition, experts have said.

Phenikaa Group, a multi-sectoral corporation, has introduced its prototype of a level-4 autonomous vehicle, Vietnam’s first smart self-driving vehicle.

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) need to enhance their autonomy and responsibility under market mechanisms to contribute to the growth of the economy, according to a report by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

Most cooperatives have been harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic while only a small proportion of them have benefited from support policies, heard a forum held by the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on March 24.

More and more new appliance brands from many countries have been entering Vietnam over the last few years.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted economies and commodity markets globally, including Vietnam, and domestic prices will continue to fluctuate and be more closely linked to the fluctuations of raw material and fuel prices on the world market.

Maritime transport costs have skyrocketed in recent months as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll, pushing import-export companies into a lot of difficulties.

Standard Chartered Bank recently hosted an investment webinar entitled “Vietnam Investment Landscape 2021”, drawing the participation of clients based in Vietnam and overseas who are looking for investment opportunities in Vietnam.