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Monetary policies: highlights of early 2021
Jun 21, 2021 – Vietnamnet
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has loosened monetary policies since the start of this year to fuel growth as macroeconomic fundamentals remain favorable.
Three credit institutions pledge to sponsor Vietnam Airlines to get loans worth $173.6 million
Jun 21, 2021 – Vietnamnet
Three credit institutions have committed to sponsoring the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to get loans worth 4 trillion VND (173.67 million USD), an official from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said on June 21.
Experts support proposal to open fuel market to foreign investors
Jun 21, 2021 – Vietnamnet
Eight experts have thrown their weight behind the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s proposal to allow domestic petrol and oil traders to transfer their stakes of no more than 35% to foreign investors.
Fintech startup Mfast raises $1.5 mln
Jun 21, 2021 – VnExpress
Fintech startup Mfast has raised $1.5 million in its Pre-Series A funding from a group of investors led by Do Ventures.
Coworking space companies respond to Covid with new solutions
Jun 20, 2021 – VnExpress
Coworking space operators in Vietnam have launched a number of Covid response services and even prepared for expansion after the pandemic is controlled.
Massage, hair cut and wash services to be taxed from August 1
Jun 19, 2021 – Vietnamnet
From August 1, 2021, a 5 percent VAT and 2 percent PIT will be imposed on services such as saunas, massage, karaoke, discotheques, billiards, internet, games, tailoring, laundry, haircut and hairdressing, and other services..
Modern strategies vital for agricultural funding surge
Jun 17, 2021 – Vietnam Investment Review
As the country tries to drum up interest in high-tech agriculture, overseas investors preferring to invest in the sector via mergers and acquisitions are hoping to receive adequate support from state authorities, instead of purely waiting for changes in regulations.
Masan High-Tech Materials and H.C. Starck marks first year of M&A journey
Jun 17, 2021 – Vietnam Investment Review
During the first year of the H.C. Starck Global Tungsten Powders integration into Masan High-Tech Materials, the management team and employees together have made efforts to reach new achievements amidst the global business downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.