Sustainable development goals

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has asked affiliates to quickly conduct market surveys and create scenarios to adapt to COVID-19 complications and other market developments, particularly in Vietnam’s traditional export markets in Europe, Asia, and the US. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to expand market to sustain GDP amid COVID-19

"Some SMEs have cash cycles that only allow them to survive for three months. This means some of them will inevitably be shaken out of the market. Nevertheless, from a macro standpoint, this is the price the economy needs to pay for businesses to improve, become more sustainable, and develop buffers against crises." … [Read more...] about Businesses find opportunity in Covid-19 pandemic

In the context of the Covid-19 epidemic heavily affecting the global tourism sector, many Vietnamese service and tourism businesses have taken the initiative of studying the terms of the EVFTA and expect this historical trade deal will pave a new way towards sustainable development for the non-smoke industry. However, to make the most of EVFTA opportunities for tourism development, businesses and state management authorities need to carefully study commitments between Vietnam and the EU and general regulations of the EU as well as specific policies of each member country regarding market opening and management. They also need to be aware of EU countries’ cultural management requirements, rules for trade and services, as well as the demand and taste of European consumers. This awareness will enable domestic tourism businesses to create suitable products to attract visitors as well as suitable business development strategies. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism eager for EU trade deal opportunities

Revenue of the Group for the Year amounted to RMB292,209,000, representing an increase of 3.76% as compared with the previous year which was attributable to the decrease in output VAT rate applicable to the main business of the Group and an increase in the heat selling price during the Year. Benefiting from the decrease in finance expenses and the positive influences of adjustments in VAT rates during the Year, the profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company for the Year was RMB54,854,000, representing an increase of 20.35%. The basic and diluted earnings per share of the Company amounted to RMB0.12 (2018: RMB0.099). The Board recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK$0.04 per share (2018: HK$0.035) for the Year, representing an increase of 14.29%. … [Read more...] about Puxing Clean Energy Announces 2019 Annual Results and Proposed Change of Company Name

The EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement was signed at the same time as the EVFTA in Hanoi on June 30, 2019. It will need to be ratified by all EU member states according to their national procedures before it can enter into force. Once ratified, it will replace the bilateral investment agreements that 21 EU member states currently have in place with Vietnam. … [Read more...] about European Council approves EU-Vietnam free trade agreement