The national oil and gas group PetroVietnam, which has insisted on building biofuel plants as part of a biofuel development strategy, has halted the operation of the Dung Quat bio-ethanol plant.

Vietnam is a successful example in realising the strategic targets of the World Bank (WB) according to the bank’s Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD), an expert has said. 

Tra fish producers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region are changing their production models to a more sustainable supply chain, in an effort to improve fish quality and adapt to climate change. 

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) held a press briefing on April 6 to clear up some questions around the granting of an aviation transport business licence for Vietstar Airlines Multirole Corporation (Vietstar Airlines) to operate as a passenger carrier.

Vietnamese enterprises should understand and meticulously apply the stringent rules of origin, as well as the exceptions of free trade agreements, to enjoy the best from preferential taxation, as free trade does not mean “free” absolutely.

Big C supermarket has received the 2015 Golden Dragon Award and Vietnamese Excellent Brand Award for its outstanding performance at a recent ceremony in Hanoi.

Financial institutions in Vietnam expect the banking system’s outstanding loans to increase 20.09% in 2016, the highest in the past five year, as a report from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s Monetary Forecasting and Statistics Department.

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) in March sold nearly VND34.3 trillion (US$1.5 billion) worth of government bonds issued by the State Treasury in 15 auctions. 

The Steering Committee for the Southwest Region has asked the Government to consider increasing investment in the development of inland waterway routes in the region, towards promoting sustainable future development. 

World Bank Country Director in Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa had a working session with Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong on April 5 to discuss cooperation programmes between the bank and municipal authorities.

A ceremony was held on April 6 to kick off construction of a plant producing canned fruit and vegetables in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long. 

VOV.VN - Three exhibitions serving as a platform for local and foreign invested companies to showcase their superb technology and products opened on April 6 at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition.

The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) was given the Best International Payment 2015 award by the UK’s Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). 

Convenience store chains which have been expanded in Vietnam will serve as the important channel for Japanese manufacturers.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has officially adopted a Macadamia development plan for north-western and Central Highlands regions by 2020 with a vision for 2030.

With the number of children aged 0-14 accounting for 40% of the population of 90 million and improved living standards, Vietnam has seen an increase in the world’s famous brands.

VOV.VN - Haiphong City People’s Committee and the Korean LG Displays Group on April 5 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the implementation of a project to construct a US$1.5 billion factory in the city.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced the issuance of commemorative banknotes to mark its 65th founding anniversary (May 6, 1951).

Health activists say special consumption taxes imposed on alcohol, beer and tobacco should be increased to improve community health and tackle the national budget deficit.

The rice output of the winter-spring rice crop fell significantly because of drought and salination, but with an additional 200,000ha to be planted in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region, there will be enough rice for exports. 

Can Tho has issued a licence to the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Tae Kwang Vina Industrial for setting up a shoe production plant in its 2B Hung Phu Industrial Park.

The prices of RON 92 petrol and E5 bio-fuel increased VND518 and VND551 per litre, respectively, as from 5 p.m. on April 5. 

A conference to seek join efforts for trade facilitation in the southern province of Binh Duong was held in the locality on April 5.

The Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation (MDEC) Forum 2016 will take place in Hau Giang province from July 11-15 with discussions focusing on integration and sustainable development in the region. 

Ho Chi Minh City enterprises have been invited to invest in energy – mining, processing, tourism and agro-forestry-fisheries in Laos’ Xaysomboun province as the industries are key to local economic development.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese textile companies are getting ready for the introduction of a wide array of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), hoping they will usher in an age of unparalleled growth and prosperity.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced the issuance of commemorative banknotes to mark its 65th founding anniversary (May 6, 1951).

ACE Life Vietnam has changed its name to Chubb Life Vietnam Insurance Company Ltd (Chubb Life) with effect from April 4 following its parent's acquisition of Chubb Corporation last January.

VOV.VN - Last year’s second edition of the e-commerce ‘Online Friday’ reported 300,000 orders – nearly double that of the prior year – 80% of which were for technology, fashion items or home appliances.

As many as 22 cities and provinces in the southern region are engaging in the 2016 agro-fisheries festival that opened in Ba Ria – Vung Tau on April 4.