There is huge potential for Vietnamese and Japanese firms to cooperate in many areas, including use of information and communication technologies in agriculture and food processing, a conference heard in HCM City on September 6.

The Government has allowed Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Co Ltd (BSR) to make its own price mechanism after the company has repeatedly called for support to improve the competitiveness of its products.

Moody’s Investors Service on September 5 placed on review for upgrade the long-term credit ratings of seven Vietnamese banks.

The programme “Creative France”, which features the dynamism of France’s innovation and economic activity, was introduced to a press conference in Hanoi on September 6. 

VOV.VN - Imports of animal feed and materials from China jumped 38.1% to US$1.95 billion for eight and a half months, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Danone Vietnam, a subsidiary of French multinational food company Danone SA, has announced stopping its operations.

Foreign banks are increasing their presence in Vietnam through various forms by establishing 100% foreign-owned banks or opening branches. With advantages of capital and services, once TPP takes effect, foreign banks will have more advantages in Vietnam. 

A number of banks will introduce financial assistance packages to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enable their active participation in international integration.

The low-cost carrier Vietjet on September 5 announced 150,000 promotional tickets priced only from US$ 0 under “ 12pm, It’s time to Vietjet ” campaign to mark its three new routes of Ho Chi Minh City-Kaohsiung, Hanoi-Taipei and Hai Phong-Seoul.

Vietnam’s (B1 stable) credit profile is supported by its robust economic growth and diversified economy, according to Moody’s Investors Service.