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Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Việt, Deputy Director of VEPR, discussed with Vietnam News Agency the 30 per cent increase in Việt Nam's basic salary to VNĐ2.34 million on July 1, and concerns over potential market price hikes.

Việt Nam is grappling with significant real estate inventory that could comprise nearly 80 per cent of some developers’ assets, raising concerns of potential bad debt and macroeconomic stability, experts warned.

HCM City should attract more foreign brands and develop iconic shopping areas to enhance shopping tourism, experts have said.

The SBV this week also continued to reduce the bill interest rate from 4.2 per cent per year to 4.15 per cent per year.

Leading the market's uptrend on Wednesday were key stocks in the banking and manufacturing sectors.

Vice Chairman of the Bắc Giang Provincial People's Committee Lê Ô Pích said that the province has focused on various measures to promote the development of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in the final months of 2024.

The 2024 Sourcing Fair of Supporting Industry with Buyers (SFS) that opened in HCM City on August 28 seeks to link up Vietnamese parts suppliers with foreign and domestic manufacturing firms.

The Formex International Handicraft Fair 2024 is the largest fair of the year in Northern Europe, with the participation of national pavilions from various countries

To maintain the programme's success, the district issues annual plans and has formed an evaluation council to assess and rank the products.

Bình Định Province has recently sanctioned a paper manufacturing project with a total registered capital of VNĐ900 billion and it is anticipated that the province will attract two further manufacturing projects with a combined investment exceeding VNĐ3 trillion in the near future.

Shares on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) saw a slight increase on Tuesday, with a late-session rally driven by a rebound in several large-cap stocks. Foreign investors maintained their net buying streak for the fifth straight day.

Through to September 4, supermarket chains GO!, Big C, and Tops Market are hosting a showcase of specialty products from across the country, allowing companies to expand their reach and offering customers a unique chance to savour authentic local delicacies. Check out your local supermarket to embark on this culinary adventure during the National holiday.

Việt Nam Coconut Association has forecast that coconut exports will hit US$1 billion this year, driven by the signing of a protocol for official export of fresh coconuts to China.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has issued a directive on solutions to remove difficulties and promote production and consumption of building materials.

The central city is fostering investment with Malaysia through a new finance centre, free trade zone, tourism, digital transformation, healthcare, and a Đà Nẵng-Kuala Lumpur air route launching on September 24.

Commercial banks are seeking to issue bonds to raise long-term capital while adhering to capital safety regulations set by the central bank.

Experts have gathered in a seminar held on August 26 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development focusing on advancing sustainable development and green growth in the Mekong Delta region through a significant rice cultivation project.

The average monthly salary for garment workers in Việt Nam is US$300 per worker per month, much higher than the $95 in Bangladesh, $190 in Cambodia and $145 in India.

Data released by the SBV shows in the first half of this year, interest rates for new and existing loans continued to decrease.

The EUDR mandates that products placed on or exported from the EU market must be traceable, deforestation-free and produced legally.