The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged Vietnamese firms to regularly update and strictly comply with food safety regulations when exporting to Singapore.

At the beginning of the week, coffee prices continued their downward trend, averaging at VND118,400 (US$4.75) per kilo in the Central Highlands - the largest coffee growing area in the country, according to giacaphe.com.

A newly-branded event entitled LEAD: WBA Asia Vietnam Tournament featured thrilling bouts on August 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Coffee export turnover to most traditional markets has increased sharply since the beginning of the year.

The hotel industry is lagging amid low occupancy rates, though room rates are almost at 2019 levels in most areas, according to Savills Hotels.

Postal companies are expected to see mixed revenue results in the first half of 2024, amid the strong growth of the e-commerce industry.

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in Sydney, Australia on August 2.

More than 34 million e-wallets were active in Vietnam as of June 30, accounting for 59% of the total 58 million activated e-wallets.

The domestic used car market has shown a robust recovery in the first half of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from the slump experienced in 2023, according to industry insiders.

Viettel Global (UPCoM: VGI) reported a net profit of over VND1.2 trillion (US$47.5 million) for the second quarter of 2024, with net revenue increasing by 27%.