To meet the increased demand for gold, many gold companies across the country have prepared a variety of products in different shapes and sizes. DOJI Gold and Gems Group have launched their Wealth and Prosperity Red Envelope product made of 24k gold. (Photo: Kinh Te & Tieu Dung) A 24k gold coin can weigh between 4.5 grams to 18.75 grams. DOJI also offers products inscribed with an image of the God of Wealth. (Photo: Kinh Te & Tieu Dung) Phu Quy Gold Group has launched figurine sets of 24k gold zodiac animals, in total, all 12 animals are featured. (Photo: Phu Quy) They also have gold coins inscribed with images to mark the Year of the Pig. (Photo: Phu Quy) Sai Gon Jewelry Company Limited (SJC) also showcased their range of 3D figurine sets including Phuc (Happiness), Loc (Prosperity) and Tho (Longevity) with each weighing 22.5 grams. (Photo: SJC) They also have 2D pig figurines weighing 3.75 grams. (Photo: SJC) The 24k gold pig products are expected to be a best seller. … [Read more...] about Unique gold products go on sale to mark God of Wealth Day
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Top 100 products, services chosen by consumers awarded
The top 100 products and services in 2018 selected by consumers are honoured in HCM City on November 29 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The top 100 products and services in 2018 selected by consumers were announced at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on November 29. The selection programme, Tin & Dung (Trust & Consume) Vietnam 2018, was organised by the Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times). Firms with products and services that made the shortlist include Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), HD Bank, Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Maybank Kim Eng Securities, FPT, Vietjet, Saigon Alcohol Beer and Beverages Corp. (Sabeco), Hanoi Beer Alcohol and Beverage Joint Stock Corp. (Habeco), Nha Be Garment Corporation, The Reverie Saigon Hotel, and Khanh Hoa Salangane Nest Company. Launched in January this year, the programme received 21,000 paper and 61,000 online votes, recommending more than … [Read more...] about Top 100 products, services chosen by consumers awarded
Vietstar Airlines readies for take-off
The government has given in principle approval for Vietstar Airlines to provide passenger and cargo transport services. Vietnam's fifth airline meets necessary requirements and is now awaiting official government approval. Once officially approved, Vietstar Airlines will become the fifth carrier in Vietnam, joining Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet Air, and the Vietnam Air Services Co. (VASCO). “The government has approved in principle the airliner’s documents, which have met requirements,” Mr. Lai Xuan Thanh, Head of the Civil Authority Aviation of Vietnam (CAAV), said. “It’s now waiting for final approval.” Mr. Pham Trinh Phuong, CEO of Vietstar Airlines, also confirmed with the Thoi bao Kinh te Vietnam Newspaper that it has met all requirements relating to capital to provide passenger and cargo services and has received in principle approval and is now waiting for final approval. Mr. Phuong also said that if things go … [Read more...] about Vietstar Airlines readies for take-off
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/6
Vietnam targets US$200 bn garment, textile exports by 2035 With import tax cuts presented by free trade agreements (FTAs) to which, Vietnam is a member, increasing automation in production and quite favourable factors in the world market, the country’s garment and textile exports are forecast to hit US$200 billion by 2035. Vu Duc Giang, president of Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), says the US remains Vietnam’s largest garment importer, trailed by the EU and member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Giang optimistically told the Japanese and Vietnamese media that the garment sector is likely to earn US$34.5 billion from exports this year. It is expected that after the CPTPP comes into effect in August 2018 and export taxes drop to zero, the country’s garment exports will surge by 3% compared to the estimated figure because Canada, Australia, Mexico, and New Zealand, major importers, currently import about … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/6