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The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) eyes 308 billion VND (13.2 million USD) in pre-tax profit in 2019. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) eyes 308 billion VND (13.2 million USD) in pre-tax profit in 2019, up 0.3 percent year on year, and 594.3 billion VND in total revenue, up 5.66 percent year on year. The northern securities market regulator also plans to pay 61.6 billion VND to the State budget, slightly lower than the figure of 62.4 billion VND in 2018. In addition, the bourse will increase its budget for research and development to 76.2 billion VND in 2019, from 2018’s figure of 10.5 billion VND. In the draft plan HNX submitted to the Ministry of Finance for approval, the northern bourse will enhance its supervision of information disclosure on companies that trade shares on the stock market. The HNX will also revise and complete the framework on monitoring stocks, especially those that are traded on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM), and work … [Read more...] about Hanoi Stock Exchange eyes profit of 13.2 million USD in 2019

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) — Green tourism will be the main theme of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which is scheduled for March 27 – 30 in Hanoi. Organised by Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), the annual expo has so far received registration from businesses and travel management agencies across 39 provinces and cities nationwide as well as 22 countries and territories worldwide.   Participating booths are expected to offer more than 18,000 tour packages and 40,000 air tickets with special discounts at the event. The mart also covers forums, including one on green tourism, which will attract some 1,000 participants from public agencies, businesses and universities. A forum on Vietnam’s outbound tourism will discuss hot topics in sending tourists overseas, in the context of the number of Vietnamese travelling to foreign countries increasing by 15-20 percent annually. A forum on tourism jobs will also take place, with … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Travel Tourism Mart 2019 spotlights green trend

The winning team of the 2019 Practical Money Skills programme On September 10, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Student Association (CCVSA) and Visa held the grand finale of their 2019 Practical Money Skills programme at Hanoi University, concluding a programme in which five teams of students from across the country developed plans to help promote financial literacy among their peers. Team MTU (Mien Tay Universities) from Mien Tay Construction University and Vinh Long University of Technology Education was awarded the grand prize of a Visa prepaid card loaded with VND20 million for its campaign “MTU – 15 days of saving” which impressed the judging panel with its creativity, reach, and clarity in conveying a strong financial education message. Nguyen Minh Triet, permanent vice president of the CCVSA, said, “After eight years of co-operating with Visa on this programme, we continue to be impressed by the creativity and hard work of students across the … [Read more...] about Visa & CCVSA’s 2019 Practical Money Skills programme draws to a close

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the VEF 2019 The Vietnam Economic Forum (VEF), organised by the Central Economic Commission and some co-organised units such as Aus4Reform, opened on January 16-17, 2019 under the witness of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and over 250 delegates from government agencies, domestic and international businesses, and international organisations. Themed “Strengthening the fundamental drivers for rapid and sustainable economic development,” VEF 2019 looked into opportunities as well as the difficulties and challenges facing the Vietnamese economy. "In 2018, Vietnam's economic growth reached the record high of 7.08 per cent since 2008. Many economic indicators surpassed the targets to break records. In particular, the country's export turnover hit $245 billion, up 13.7 per cent. Vietnam also attracted $35.5 billion worth of FDI, while its FDI disbursement reached an impressive $19.1 billion, up 19.1 per cent," said Nguyen Van Binh, head of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Economic Forum 2019 seeks new drivers for sustainable growth

President Tran Dai Quang and Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Claudio Andres De Negri Quintana (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – As the host of the APEC Year 2019, Chile wants Vietnam to share its experience in organising the APEC Year after the Southeast Asian country had successfully held the similar event in 2017, said outgoing Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Claudio Andres De Negri Quintana. Negri Quintana expressed the wish during a meeting with President Tran Dai Quang in Hanoi on March 8. President Quang congratulated the ambassador’s successful term of office in Vietnam and spoke highly of his significant contributions to promoting the traditional friendship between the two nations. The diplomat coordinated with Vietnamese relevant agencies to arrange many high-level visits between the two countries, notably Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria’s State-level visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city in … [Read more...] about Chile wants to learn Vietnam’s experience in hosting APEC Year