Việt Nam News

The Việt Nam Maritime Administration reported a strong performance in the country's maritime sector for 2024, with a 14 per cent increase in cargo volume passing through ports.

In major cities across Việt Nam, many prime urban areas remain vacant for years due to speculative activity. Instead of fuelling the economy, capital is locked up in real estate.

Việt Nam will end a previous policy that exempted imported goods valued under VNĐ1 million (US$39.4) from taxes when shipped via express delivery.

Despite fluctuations over the past week, the VN-Index managed to sustain its uptrend but has yet to decisively break through the 1,280- to 1,300-point resistance zone.

The auction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2025, with an initial price of over VNĐ68.1 billion and a 10 per cent deposit required for participation.

Bình Dương Provincial People's Committee, Becamex IDC Corporation, the World Bank (WB) and relevant units held a workshop to kick off a feasibility study of the Eco-Industrial Park on February 14 in the province.

HCM City will establish an international-standard High-Tech Skills Training Centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

DongA Commercial Joint Stock Bank (DongA Bank) has changed its name to Vikki Digital Bank Limited (Vikki Bank) following Decision No. 42/QĐ-TTGSNH2 issued by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 14, 2025.

Việt Nam will end a previous policy that exempted imported goods valued under VNĐ1 million (US$39.4) from taxes when shipped via express delivery.

The Việt Nam SPS Office has reported that some Vietnamese export products failed to meet the EU’s stringent standards.

The project is designed to accelerate the development of a low-carbon economy and address climate change, working toward the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. From 2029, the carbon market will be officially operated nationwide.

At present, agricultural exports, such as rice, coffee and seafood, have steadily secured a stable place in major global markets.

Việt Nam is emerging as a strategic destination for large tech corporations due to its advantageous location in the global supply chain.

This year, the northern province of Bắc Giang will accelerate the removal of difficulties and obstacles for investors and firms, especially in compensation and site clearance, to help maintain its position as one of the provinces with the strongest economic growth in the country.

HCM City will further intensify efforts to control product quality, stabilise the market, and promote export activities this year in order to curb inflation and contribute to the city’s overall growth targets, according to the city's Department of Industry and Trade.

The index broke over 1,280 points earlier in the session.

Total loans outstanding at banks in HCM City at the end of January were worth VNĐ 3.9 quadrillion (US$153.5 billion), up 0.04 per cent from the end of 2024 and 12.4 per cent year-on-year, according to the central bank.

Việt Nam’s rice export prices have declined, reaching their lowest level in three years.