Vietnam’s poultry producers have a big opportunity to export their products thanks to high supply levels, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Due to the unclear regulations on condotels, the market in Danang slowed down in the first quarter, according to Colliers International Vietnam’s Quarterly Knowledge Report.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has suggested the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) reconsider a proposal on limiting unsecured personal loans in cash by consumer finance companies.

2018 was the year witnessing the outstanding development of the new payment method via mPOS device. There was 27,500 places accepting payment via mPOS, posting 99 percent year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Bank Card Association (VNBA).

The outlook for Vietnam’s economy remains sound, aided by its strong fundamentals, diversified trade structure and the authorities’ commitment to macroeconomic stability and private sector-led growth, according to the IMF.

The Sai Gon Power Company has signed net-metering contracts with households in districts 1 and 3 that have rooftop solar power panels.

Việt Nam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) will focus on divestments and restructuring in 2019, implementing unfinished tasks from last year, the company’s management board announced at its annual shareholders’ meeting last week.

Con Dao National Park is one of the most popular coral reef diving destinations in Vietnam. With coral cover of about 65 percent, it has some of the most gorgeous jagged coral reefs in the country.

The HCM Real Estate Association (HoREA) has suggested the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) extend the application of regulations on banks’ maximum ratio of short-term funds used for medium- and long-term loans until the end of 2020.

Many banks had to sell a large amount of NPLs to the Viet Nam Asset Management Company (VAMC) in the past few years to meet the central bank’s requirement of keeping their NPL ratio below 3 per cent of all outstanding loans.