Gov’t proposes sugar import auctions
Vietnam Sugar cane and Sugar Association (VSSA) has proposed that the Prime Minister allow importing raw sugar instead of refined sugar to save foreign currency for the 2016-17 crop.
Vietnamese fruit need export support
Vietnam has shown strong growth in fruit and vegetable exports in recent times, but for the sustainable development of exports more support from the State and enterprises is required.
Economic growth combined with environmental protection
VOV.VN - Vietnam has defined economic growth and environmental protection as a primary target in selecting investment projects. Environmental protection should be included throughout Vietnam’s development process.
EU businesses seek cooperation opportunities in Vietnam
A delegation of 40 EU businesses will visit Vietnam from November 2-4 to seek investment and business opportunities in agriculture and farm produce trading in the country.
Removing barriers to promote start-ups
VOV.VN - In its extensive integration process, Vietnam needs strong businesses that are competitive both in the region and the world. The Vietnamese government is adopting mechanisms and policies in favor of start-up businesses.
Economist says second reform needed
A second economic reform is now imperative in response to the possible influence from the neighboring country and international integration as a whole, said an economist.
Expert opposes use of State budget to settle bad debt
Bold measures must be taken to deal with bad debt as it leaves negative impact on economic growth, but the State budget should by no means be used to settle this problem, said Truong Van Phuoc, vice chairman of the National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC).
Vietnam real estate developers run into difficulties in foreign markets
On October 13, Mobile network provider Vietnamobile received the three licences for telecom establishment, telecom service provision, and 2G & 3G spectrum usage from the Ministry of Information and Communications to officially deploy its investment under the new joint stock company format.
SOEs remain biggest tax payers in 2016: rankings
State-owned enterprises (SOEs) remain the biggest tax payers in Vietnam as they make up nearly 60 percent of the total value of corporate income tax paid by the top 1,000 enterprises of tax contribution (V1000) in 2016.
Packaging, printing and food technology exhibition opens
An exhibition on machinery for the packaging and printing industries as well as food technologies opened on October 12 in HCM City.