Small- and medium-sized enterprises

ESG gives businesses competitive edge

April 02, 2024 | 12:43

ESG practices can provide long-term competitive advantages for enterprises.

Workshop encourages digital evolution among domestic SMEs

July 25, 2022 | 08:00

A workshop on empowering small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through digital transformation and access to finance will take place on July 26 in Hanoi.

SMEs to increase online exports

March 29, 2022 | 21:03

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase cross-border trade for their products via e-commerce platforms to promote exports in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIB raises $260 million in loan agreement

March 21, 2022 | 08:05

The ADB and VIB have announced a $260 million syndicated loan agreement.

ASEAN training course connects women-led SMEs

December 22, 2021 | 10:26

An ASEAN training course on improving export capacity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by women took place on December 21.

Updated admission criteria to make NIC more accessible

November 12, 2020 | 08:10

A set of criteria drafted by Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre is hoped to favour startups and small- and medium-sized enterprises, helping them to easily enter the centre and access a plethora of government incentives.

PM asks ministries to ensure SME support policies

July 02, 2020 | 13:00

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant ministries, localities and organisations to increase the enforcement of the Law on Supporting Small and Medium - Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to create favourable conditions for them to overcome the difficult time and develop their business.

Survey: 71 pct. of hospitality firms see Q1 revenue down over 30 pct

April 24, 2020 | 10:36

Seventy-one percent of enterprises in the hospitality industry responding to a recent survey said their revenue in the first quarter of 2020 fell more than 30 percent against the same period last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

National conference to tackle obstacles facing enterprises during pandemic

April 13, 2020 | 17:47

A national conference between the Prime Minister and enterprises is to be organised soon to identify ways to address the difficulties facing businesses and facilitating their operations amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Improving access to resources critical for SME development

February 10, 2020 | 09:19

Access to resources was vital for the development of of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Ministry told to take initiative in solving development conundrums

January 10, 2020 | 08:30

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasised the important role of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and asked it to take the initiative in solving development conundrums while addressing a conference in Hanoi on January 9.

Ha Nam province pledges more support for FDI firms

January 09, 2020 | 20:35

Leaders of northern Ha Nam province had a meeting with nearly 300 foreign direct investment (FDI) businesses on January 9 to inform them about local development achievements and listen to their opinions to facilitate the firms’ operations.

Central bank says small companies should be able to access bank loans

September 03, 2019 | 09:04

A conference meant to link up banks with companies in the Mekong Delta was held in Can Tho City on August as part of efforts to ease the difficulties small and medium-sized enterprises in the region have in accessing credit.

Venture investment for innovation

June 10, 2019 | 08:55

With policies to encourage investment in the innovative projects of small- and medium-sized enterprises and startups, Vietnam expects to welcome a strong wave of venture investment.