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Banks struggle to boost credit growth
Vietnamese banks are likely to promote lending programmes that hopefully will help them to either unleash idle capital or boost the sluggish credit growth toward the end of the year.
Danang launches tourism portal
This central city's Culture, Sport and Tourism Department has launched its latest online tourism information portal following an eight-month trial period to further boost its tourism industry.
VN, Belgium artists hold exhibition
An exhibition of etched paintings from artists of Vietnam and Belgium has opened at the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics in Verviers City.
Mekong Delta aims to boost tra fish exports
The Mekong Delta targets reaching tra fish export turnover of US$2-2.5 billion in 2016, according to a master plan for tra fishbreeding and processing in the region.
Domestic retailers struggle to compete
A lack of a master retail plan has caused insecurity and confusion in the local retail sector, leaving many of them losing market share to their foreign rivals, independent market analysts have said.
Climate change film to be screened in US
A film that warns about the impact of climate change on humans will be screened at the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) in the US.
ASEAN health ministers to gather in Hanoi for talks
Health delegates from ASEAN region, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will meet in Hanoi from September 15-19 to discuss pressing regional health matters at the 12th ASEAN Health Minister Meeting.
Experts talk up VN as investment destination
Vietnam, with its 90 million population and growing affluence, and more focused efforts to equitise State-owned enterprises and restructure banks, offers great opportunities for portfolio investors despite some hurdles, a seminar that opened in HCM City on September 11 heard.
PTT to build US$22bil refinery
PTT group is moving forward with its plan to invest US$22 billion in a petrochemical refinery complex in Vietnam.
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Vietnam looks to lift shrimp industry
Shrimp-processing firms will not be allowed to operate if they use less than 10% of their own raw materials, the Directorate of Fisheries has proposed.