VN-Index gains nearly 21 points on large-cap stocks
The breadth of the market leaned heavily into negative territory, as the number of decliners was 213 stocks, more than double the number of gainers.
Cisco eyes key role in Việt Nam’s AI infrastructure development
Currently, 62 per cent of Vietnamese organisations risk losing value from their AI investments due to 'AI infrastructure debt', the accumulation of shortcuts, gaps and compromises that arise when companies deploy AI without a strong foundation.
Proposed removal of conditions for accounting and insurance services
Within the group of sectors under the Ministry of Finance’s management are accounting services, reinsurance business, insurance brokerage, insurance agency services, casino business, betting business, and duty-free retail.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports up in four months
Việt Nam’s export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products reached an estimated more than $23 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.4 per cent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE).
Moody’s upgrades HDBank’s outlook to “Positive,” paving the way for a rating upgrade
Global credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank’s local- and foreign-currency long-term deposit and issuer ratings at B1, while upgrading its outlook from “Stable” to “Positive.”
Vietnamese businesses must operate differently to enter the next phase of competition
Amid market volatility and rising costs, Vietnamese businesses are growing, but not more efficiently. For SMEs, limited resources are widening the gap between revenue and profitability, making new, more efficient ways of operating essential.
Upgrade roadmap unlocks foreign capital inflows
The upgrade could attract around $1.7 billion in passive capital, alongside an additional $5 billion to $8 billion from active global funds.
International electronics and smart devices expo to take place
The event will showcase a wide range of products, from Bluetooth audio devices, gaming equipment and mobile accessories to drones, robots and smart wearables.
Banks strengthen digital shields against online fraud
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said that by April 12, more than 3.7 million customer alerts had been issued through the information system for management, supervision and prevention of fraud risks in payment operations (SIMO).
Fertiliser tax policy needs adjustment to boost exports
If firms can secure export markets during the off-peak season, inventories can be reduced, enabling continuous production and lowering average costs.
Việt Nam posts $7.11 billion trade deficit in four months
Việt Nam's total import-export turnover in April was estimated at US$94.32 billion, up 0.8 per cent from the previous month and 26.7 per cent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
HCM City targets sports economy as new growth engine
As the nation's primary economic engine, HCM City is strategically positioning the sports sector as a new driver for growth, leveraging high-profile events and a burgeoning mass-participation market.
Việt Nam's domestic airfares rise 15-20 per cent on fuel crunch
Domestic airfares in Việt Nam have risen by 15-20 per cent on average as a fuel supply crunch linked to conflict in the Middle East drives up costs, airport operator Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) said in a newly released 2025 annual report.
Việt Nam, India expand trade cooperation in new growth phase
The state visit to India by Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm is expected to create momentum helping the two countries shape the framework for bilateral cooperation in a new development phase.
New businesses, market re-entries up 32.8% in first four months
In April alone, nearly 20,400 enterprises were newly established. The most notable feature was not the number of new firms but the quality of capital inflows.
FPT signs multi-million dollar AI contract with leading global materials corporation
The initiative also provides a critical foundation for enterprise-wide AI adoption, enabling the client to move toward an Agentic AI model where AI systems can autonomously operate, make decisions and optimise performance in real time.
Moody’s lifts Việt Nam’s outlook to "positive" on reform drive
Moody’s on May 4 upgraded Việt Nam’s outlook from “stable” to “positive,” while affirming the country’s sovereign credit rating at Ba2, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Budget revenue up 15.2 per cent in four months
Việt Nam’s state budget revenue reached an estimated VNĐ1,114 trillion (US$42.84 billion) in January-April, equivalent to 44 per cent of the full-year plan and up 15.2 per cent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance reported on May 4.
Việt Nam told to learn from London to win global capital
Việt Nam can draw on lessons from the London Financial Centre to build a globally competitive financial market for its next growth phase, Executive Director of the London Southside Chamber of Commerce Radiana Vlahova told Vietnam News Agency.
Việt Nam creates favourable conditions for Swiss firm’s long-term investment: Deputy PM
The Vietnamese Government creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including FS Finance Suisse AG, to operate effectively and sustainably in the country, Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng affirmed on May 4.
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