Hanoi’s ‘bánh kẹo capital’ suffers as people rush to buy for Tet holiday
With just over a week left until Tet Giap Thin, Hang Giay Street (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) is buzzing with excitement as a constant stream of people flock to buy traditional sweets and snacks.
During the week of February 26 to March 1, several companies held their Annual General Meetings (AGMs), with the majority being regular AGMs and one company holding an extraordinary AGM.
Gia Binh Air Base is a planned military airport located in Xuan Lai commune, Gia Binh district, Bac Ninh province. It has been listed as a potential airport by the government.
The tea artist Hoang Anh Suong revealed that on the afternoon of March 6th, he invited billionaire Bill Gates and his girlfriend to meditate together. In his hand was a small silver bell resonating in the serene space. He meticulously guided the esteemed guests in meditation, from their breath, muscles, to their smiles... "After about 10 minutes of meditation, we paused. Ms. Paula Hurd exclaimed, 'I feel so peaceful,'" Mr. Suong recounted.
In February 2024, Vietnam imported 214,064 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), equivalent to over 143.9 million USD, representing a decrease of 25.9% in volume and a decrease of 28.1% in value compared to the same period.
The proposed replacement for Decision 60/2017 stipulates that all land plots, both before and after subdivision, must abut a transportation route approved by the relevant authorities.
The Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company (HAGL) has announced the resignation of Mr. Nguyen Chi Thang from their Board of Directors. Mr. Thang tendered his resignation on May 7th, citing personal reasons.
The market closed with the VN-Index down 3.94 points (-0.32%) to 1,244.7, while the HNX-Index climbed 1.1 points (0.47%) to 235.68. Bears dominated the market breadth with 396 declining stocks against 342 advancing ones. The large-cap stocks in the VN30-Index basket painted a similar picture, with 22 losers, 4 gainers, and 4 stocks closing flat.
The market ended the session on a positive note, with the VN-Index climbing 1.68% to 1,241.58 and the HNX-Index gaining 1.78% to close at 232.29. The market breadth tilted in favor of bulls with 583 advancing stocks against 189 declining ones. The large-cap stocks in the VN30 basket painted a rosy picture, as evident from 28 gainers and merely 2 losers.