Last year saw a lot of merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in the Vietnamese property sector, with transactions totalling US$1.5 billion and the participation of many major foreign players.

Vietnamese clubs grabbed their victories at the first group round matches of the Asian Football Confederation Cup on February 10.

Credit is forecast to accelerate from the end of the first quarter this year to maintain the same growth rate as 2017.

The Business Association of High-Quality Vietnamese Products conferred its recognition on 640 businesses at a ceremony held in HCM City on February 7.

The participation of foreign investors in Vietnam’s insurance market will develop the market while enriching domestic insurers with experience and governance.

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked ministries to strengthen the management of temporary import of cars of individuals who enjoy privileges and tax exemptions in Vietnam.

Capital city Hanoi gained a year-on-year growth of 24% in export value to reach US$1.05 billion in January.

As the world faces a crisis in wealth distribution, some experts doubt if the accumulation of capital will encourage innovation and investment, but instead, lead to multiple tax burdens and increase the gap between rich and poor.

Favourable conditions are needed to increase the number of new businesses and startups in order to realise the target of 1 million enterprises by 2020, an official has said.

Vietnam-Cuba investment and trade ties have great untapped potential, a conference heard in HCM City on February 5.