Over 36,200 new firms established in Q1
VOV.VN - More than 36,200 businesses have been set up in the first quarter of this year with a combined registered capital of VND332.2 trillion, up 6.9% in business number and 7% in capital, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Of the total number of new businesses, 363 were licensed in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector, rising by 10% compared to the same period last year.
Industries recording increases in new business numbers include industry and construction with 8,700 enterprises, up 6.8%, and services with 27,200 enterprises, up 6.9%.
During the January - March period, a total of 23,600 firms resumed operations, up 2.4% against the same period last year.
Meanwhile, about 53,400 businesses withdrew from the market during the reviewed period, up 24.5% year on year, demonstrating the fact that enterprises have been facing difficulties in business and production.
