Việt Nam News

As traditional growth engines show signs of reaching their limits, HCM City is recalibrating its long-term development strategy in search of new drivers capable of sustaining momentum and reinforcing its role as the economic nucleus of the southern region.

Under the amended Law on Personnal Income Tax, the personal deduction will rise to VNĐ15.5 million (US$590) per month from VNĐ11 million at present. Taxpayers are also entitled to mandatory insurance deductions and contributions to charity and humanitarian funds.

Greening chemical and fertiliser production requires the use of renewable materials, energy efficiency and emissions reduction to protect the environment, as well as the application of modern technologies.

The cooperation framework is designed to be flexible, aligning with the capabilities and development orientations of both companies as well as legal regulations in different countries and territories. 

As one of the sector’s largest enterprises, Petrolimex was assigned a higher quota than other companies, with a total allocation of 11.939 million cubic metres/tonnes. After adjustments, the group is expected to supply about 11.2 million tonnes in 2025, equivalent to 105 per cent of its assigned minimum quota.

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 is estimated at nearly 8.37 billion USD, up 24.2 per cent from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors.

The event featured 120 standard booths, the festival has attracted nearly 110 enterprises from 14 provinces and cities nationwide, including Điện Biên, Lào Cai, Sơn La, Ninh Bình, Thái Nguyên, Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng, Bắc Ninh, Hưng Yên, Hà Nội, Thanh Hóa, Đà Nẵng, Hồ Chí Minh City and Khánh Hòa.

Farmers in coconut-growing areas say prices have dropped to near “rock bottom” levels, leaving little or no profit once expenses for fertiliser, care, and harvesting labour are factored in.

The residential real estate sector leads real estate mergers and acquisitions activity with over 70 per cent of total transaction volume, experts said.

Experts forecast that in 2026 a stronger shift towards outlying areas, especially projects linked to public transport and green standards, will shape product trends and developers’ strategies.

The recovery has been supported by several factors, including the completion of maintenance work at many plants in the third quarter and stable energy costs.

Apartment prices climbed 96.2 per cent in Hà Nội, 72.6 per cent in Đà Nẵng and 56.9 per cent in HCM City compared to 2019.

The General Department of Việt Nam Customs announced that the total trade turnover was expected to reach $900 billion by December 26, 2025 - the highest level ever recorded.

The decision was carefully considered to ensure maximum concentration of resources on strategic infrastructure projects that the group has recently been assigned to implement.

Việt Nam is tightening anti-money laundering controls as the rise of digital assets and the launch of its international financial centre create new risks for financial security and capital flows.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is working with Pakistani authorities to resolve a transit disruption at Karachi port that has left nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea stranded and exporters facing mounting losses.

The abrupt changes came amid Vingroup's announcement that it submitted a formal request to the government to retract its investment registration for the North-South high-speed railway project.

Việt Nam’s printing industry is undergoing a strong transformation amid the wave of digital transformation and growing requirements for green development. Domestic printing companies face both significant opportunities and challenges, requiring them to quickly keep pace with global trends, especially in applying advanced and environmentally friendly production technologies.