Though some banks increased their deposit interest rates early this month, it is not a common trend and the rate currently is still at the lowest level it has been in many years.

Helping businesses revive production and trading is one of the important tasks that the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City will focus on in 2021.

Many Japanese businesses investing in Vietnam have been seeking cooperation in joint-surveys, research and human resources exchange with local universities as a crucial step to expand in Vietnam beyond Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Vietnam has seen sharp growth in the number of businesses run by women, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a programme to build an eco-system for research into artificial intelligence (AI) development over the next 10 years as part of its efforts to become a smart city and promote digital transformation.

Cryptocurrencies are booming in Vietnam as investors consider them promising investments while Government agencies and experts warn of their risks.

Airport development planning should prioritise investment in key projects and have rigorous standards for project approval, experts have said.

Vietnam is improving its legal framework to promote the development of e-commerce with a focus on preventing trade fraud.

The success story of a start-up, Propzy, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 surprised participants at a conference on technology being held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Working in the financial field, particularly the banking sector, is not only challenging, but also interesting for Vietnamese women as it affects many aspects of their personal lives as they pursue higher positions.