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Transport Ministry directs to ease operation of seaports amid pandemic
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has asked provincial and municipal authorities to ease the travel of labourers at seaports so as to avoid the disruption of production and supply chains amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steel prices hit new high after a series of rapid increases
Steel prices have hit a new high after a series of rapid increases from May through June 2021 when they increased by more than 50% compared to the beginning of the year.
Tight but flexible regulations needed for healthy corporate bond market
Vietnam should set tight rules to diminish the negative impact of corporate bond products, while constructing flexible regulations for bond issuance to effectively manage and supervise the corporate bond market, according to insiders.
Cash registers at select businesses to connect to tax authorities by 2022
Commercial centres, supermarkets, restaurants, and pharmacies will use electronic invoices generated by cash registers and connected to tax authorities from July 1 next year.
Vietnam aims to connect 5 million farming households to e-commerce platforms
Vietnam looks to connect 5 million farming households to e-commerce platforms this year, which would create breakthroughs in the development of the digital economy in the agriculture sector, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Anh Tuan said.
Trash collectors unsung heroes during COVID restrictions
Refuse is still being collected despite Hanoi announcing its decision to extend stringent citywide social distancing and citizens having to stay at home for 15 more days until August 23.
Beer companies report mixed performance in Q2
The COVID-19 outbreak during the second quarter has hit some beer producers, especially large ones in the market.
Interbank interest rates cool down thanks to good liquidity
The liquidity of the banking system has risen recently, helping cool interbank interest rates.
Trade ministry wants storage, warehousing costs cut for struggling businesses
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called on marine transport and logistics businesses to cut fees for container storage and warehousing for companies that have reduced operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communication campaign launched to promote ban on smoking in indoor public places
The Ministry of Health’s Tobacco Harm Prevention Fund and the Global Public Health Organisation (Vital Strategies) launched a communication campaign to promote the enforcement of the ban on smoking in indoor public places on August 10.