Vietnam has a huge domestic market for instant noodles with sales of nearly VND20 trillion (US$888.9million) per year.

The base prices of RON 92 petrol and E5 bio-fuel fell VND200 per litre as of 3:00 p.m on July 5 under a joint decision issued by the ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance earlier in the day.

Most of the local processing and manufacturing enterprises feel more upbeat about their business prospects in the second half of the year, according to a recent survey by the General Statistics Office (GSO). 

Economists are concerned that Vietnam will find it difficult to meet this year’s GDP growth target of 6.7%.

The Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam company shipped the first batch of moon cakes to the US on July 4, targeting Asians living in the country. 

The property market will continue recovering but experts told an online forum held by Dau Tu (Investment) newspaper recently that they do not expect breakthroughs in the second half of this year. 

Vietnamese exporters need a revolution to promote shipments to the fastidious US market, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh.

The domestic gold price skyrocketed to over VND36 million per tael (1 tael = 12 ounces) on July 4, the highest level in the last two years. 

The serviced apartment market in Hanoi, which has experienced little fluctuation in recent years, is poised to see an increase in both supply and demand.

Three Vietnamese technology and telecommunications groups have been shortlisted in the 40 most valuable Vietnamese brands selected by Forbes.

Government officials and experts have mixed views about the collection of taxes from Uber, Coca-Cola and Big C.

The Vietnam Cashew Association has suggested establishing a fund that will make cashew production sustainable.

Following record sales last year, Vietnam's housing market has been slowing down, causing oversupply concerns.

All enterprises should have equal access to city resources, regardless of size, type or industry, the deputy chairman of HCM City’s People’s Committee said.

Customers and visitors have been enthralled by hundreds of Vietnamese handcraft gift products displayed at the Singapore Premium Gift 2016, which is taking place in the city-state from June 29-July 1.

The banking sector will apply comprehensive monetary policies and banking operations to improve credit access, focusing on enhancing national credit ratings, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Credit in the first half of this year rose 6.2% in comparison with the end of last year, according to the General Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - Using Facebook as a channel to advertise is a marketing tool that should not be ignored, says the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA).

The local retail community has asked the Government to develop policies to help the industry compete with foreign counterparts as a more liberal trade environment has intensified competition in recent years. 

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union sent the Vietnamese stock market into turbulence on June 24, but experts noted that the effects are likely to be short-term.

Foreign developers have been developing many landmark real estate projects across Ho Chi Minh City during the first half of the year.

The legal status and progress of properties will be made available to the public in order to reduce the risks for home buyers, according to an HCM City official.

VOV.VN - Vietnam shipped more than 4,608 tons of fruit to demanding markets like the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Zealand during the first half of this year, up 81% against the corresponding period last year, according to the Plantation Protection Department.

Vietnam’s economy as well as its currency is unlikely to be adversely affected by the UK’s decision to opt out of the European Union.

The domestic hospitality market has continued its strong recovery in the first half of this year, thanks to high supply and demand as well as support from positive property policies of the state, experts said. 

The building of trademarks for farm produce are crucial to boost the sales of Vietnamese agricultural products in foreign markets, heard a conference in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on June 23-24. 

Vietnamese shares dove on June 24’s morning and then climbed slightly as investors reacted in shock to Britain’s decision to terminate its membership in the European Union (EU).

The planned cuts in luxury tax on cars with small engines are expected to spur demand, encouraging auto manufacturers to expand production.

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in the first half of the year saw a slight rise at an average of 0.39% each month, reported Vu Thi Thu Thuy, head of the Price Statistics Department under the General Statistics Office (GSO) on June 24. 

Real estate inventory continues to fall but the pace is slowing down, mostly in suburban projects with poor infrastructure facilities, according to the Agency for Management of Housing and Real Estate Market under the Ministry of Construction.