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Banks face big capital burden despite dividend plan
A plan to allow large Vietnamese State-owned commercial banks to pay dividends in shares or retain dividends would help them accumulate capital and meet regulatory minimum capital thresholds, Fitch Ratings has said.
Supporting industry grows with HCM City's help
Ho Chi Minh City's preferential policies for the supporting industries in recent years has helped companies expand and secure contracts as suppliers with foreign-invested companies.
Banks may assess pollution risks before granting loans
Banks will assess environmental pollution risks when granting loans to projects in some industries, according to a State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) draft regulation.
Minister says rules for condotels, officetels coming this year
Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha said at the meeting of the National Assembly early this week that his ministry and the Ministry of Natural Resources would complete regulations relating to condotel and officetel this year.
Photo exhibitions on air pollution tour universities in HCM City
Thirty-four photos chosen in the photography contest "Portray Air, Expose Pollution" are being displayed at universities throughout Ho Chi Minh City until June 14 to improve awareness about air pollution in the country’s large cities.
Agricultural start-ups should focus on long-term strategy
Agricultural start-ups should capitalise on the huge demand for safe agricultural products by developing long-term, sustainable production strategies, experts said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on June 6.
National Assembly supports merger of bourses
Merging the two national stock exchanges would improve efficiency and trading conditions, the 14th National Assembly heard at a meeting on June 6.
Vietnamese-American pop star Y Lan performs in HCM City
Vietnamese-American pop star Y Lan will stage a solo performance in Ho Chi Minh City at special shows on June 7 and 8 nights.
Auto industry develops but local part supply still low
The automobile industry of Vietnam has witnessed progress in the last two years, but the localisation rate (local part supply) still remains low, not meeting the set target, according to a Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) report sent to the National Assembly for discussion and direction.
Demand for solar power in Can Tho increases
More businesses and households in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho are installing solar panels to reduce monthly electricity costs.