Confectionary makers are ready to supply plentiful, quality products at reasonable prices during Tet (Lunar New Year) that falls in early February this time.

Panasonic Vietnam will consider investing more in the country in the future, General Director Eiji Fukumori said at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on January 7 to unveil the new-generation FSV – EX air conditioning system.

The private carrier Vietjet Air is set to add over 800 flights, starting from January 20 to February 20 to meet travel demand during Lunar New Year 2016.

Vietnam is joining Thailand, Laos, Indonesia and the Philippines in a pilot project for self-certification of goods origin, which is seen as an important step for Vietnamese businesses to make deeper inroads into countries participating in free trade agreements (FTAs).

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a standard tax rate for anhydrous butter fat (ABF) and anhydrous milk fat (AMF), two different kinds of materials for processing milk products.

International standard compliance played an important role for enterprises in general and handicraft enterprises in particular in the context of integration, an official said at an exporters association meeting on January 7. 

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat has asked for the restructuring of crop production in order to further develop the agricultural sector.

Vietnam’s METRO Group announced on January 7 that Thailand’s TCC Group finalised procedures in the purchase of METRO Cash& Carry Vietnam.

(VOV) - Starting January 7, FPT shoppers can sign up to purchase an Apple Watch for delivery beginning January 22 at all F.Studio outlets or alternatively make their purchase online at http://fptshop.com.vn/smartwatch/apple-watch.

(VOV) - The latest figures from the US Department of Commerce Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) show the volume of US clothing and fashion imports from all sources grew 4.8% year-on-year in September 2015.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on January 7 announced the central rate for the Vietnam dong and the US dollar at VND21,919 per USD, an increase of VND12 compared to January 6.

HSBC maintains its 2016 GDP forecast of 6.7% year-on-year for Vietnam as the dual engine of domestic demand and exports are expected to stay strong.

Port operator Sai Gon Newport Corporation hopes to handle 6.06 million TEUs (equivalent to 80.6 million tonnes) of cargo this year, 13% higher than last year.

Housing transactions in Hanoi last year hit a record 21,100, surpassing the sector’s peak in 2009, according to property service provider CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Vietnam .

Experts have a positive outlook for the economy in 2016, which is the first year in the five-year socio-economic development plan and also marks the start of a new period in the integration process when a series of free trade agreements take effect.

(VOV) - Weak growth among major emerging markets will weigh on global growth in 2016, but economic activity should still pick up modestly to a 2.9% pace, from 2.4% growth in 2015, as advanced economies gain speed, according to the World Bank’s January 2016 Global Economic Prospects.

US insurer Prudential has bought 30-year bonds issued by the Vietnamese government at a whopping VND500 billion (US$22.32 million) and pledged to increase the investment by 12 times within this year.

The revenue of Ninh Van Bay real estate company in 2015 dropped by nearly 30% to VND148 billion over the same period. The company recorded a loss after tax of VND81 billion.

Eight dairy importers and producers in Vietnam may be able to escape back taxes of VND700 billion (US$30.69 million) in a controversial case of import tariff calculations that even officials cannot see eye to eye on.

Starbucks Reserve coffee grown in Cau Dat District, Dalat City has been made available for guests to order at Starbucks stores in Vietnam.

Hankyung Economic Times of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has reported that AON Holdings - a Korean financial group - will take control of Vietnam's tallest building - Keangnam Landmark 72 in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s transport minister has called for lower airfares to match a sharp decline in fuel costs, but carriers say their tickets are already affordable. 

Executives of American retail giant Walmart are expected to meet around 50 domestic suppliers in the textile, footwear, furniture and food industries in HCMC next week to look for products for its stores.

The new exchange rate mechanism will not make any remarkable impact on the Vietnamese real estate market, assured an expert from the CBRE Vietnam. 

Foreign firms are set to capitalise on Vietnam's privatisation drive and buy into assets such as Vinamilk and Mobifone to gain exposure to its fast-growing economy this year, boosting M&A deals that already hit a record US$4 billion in 2015.

The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) officially kicked off the 2016 Sao Khue Awards on January 6.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would receive support to promote their innovations and enhance competitiveness at home and global markets, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Dang Huy Dong said.

Tuna exports are expected to increase by 8% this year to US$507 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Producers and Exporters (VASEP).

Can Tho city must pay more attention to disbursement for the World Bank-funded Mekong Delta Region Urban Upgrading Project, which is scheduled to finish in 2017, Hoang Thi Hoa, an expert from the bank, said on January 6.

The northern province of Bac Ninh authorities presented an investment licence to Singaporean apparel marker Maple on January 6.