Việt Nam News

HCM City’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose by 8.2 per cent in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, marking the highest five-month growth rate in the past seven years, according to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade.

Businesses are hopeful that a trade agreement between the two countries will soon be reached, helping lower tariffs on agricultural products and consolidate shared supply chains, while contributing to the prosperity of both countries under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

It is a long-term commitment to helping businesses build a competitive edge and elevate Vietnamese products through green values.

Việt Nam’s overseas investment totalled US$317.3 million in the first five months of this year, 2.3 times higher than the same period last year, latest updates from the General Statistics Office (GSO) revealed.

State-run energy group Petrovietnam on Friday signed an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Ô Môn 4 thermal power plant, marking a significant step in the development of the flagship gas-to-power Block B – Ô Môn project.

Faced with the widespread problem of fake goods infiltrating various sectors, traceability plays a key role in ensuring transparency, protecting consumers, and preserving brand name reputation.

Transforming the country’s current economic structure - by understanding its inherent characteristics and implementing effective policies - could significantly boost labour productivity.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with leaders of major Estonian firms, including Bolt and 5.0 Robotics, calling for deeper investment ties and pledging government support for foreign enterprises operating in Việt Nam.

The benchmark index on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE) remained in the red for most of the trading session.

The Đồng Nai Provincial People’s Committee has officially established a working group to implement the Long Thành Digital Industrial Park project, marking a significant step toward forming a digital technology industrial ecosystem in the province.

Sustainable development is not just a destination; it’s the way we live, work and create value every day. ESG is not merely a strategy; it is a culture and a consistent operating approach that must be deeply ingrained in the mindset and actions of every Phenikaa individual.

Many banks have established green transition steering committees, embedded the ESG criteria in their business strategies, and expanded funding for environmentally-friendly sectors.

In May alone, the country welcomed 15,100 new enterprises with a total registered capital of VNĐ156.7 trillion (over US$6 billion) and around 98,100 employees.

Việt Nam needs a “clear and transparent legal framework,” including policies to support private enterprises as outlined in a recent National Assembly resolution, speakers said at a business forum.

During this period, the country’s total trade turnover hit $355.79 billion, up 15.7 per cent from last year's figure.

The economies subject to enhanced scrutiny expanded to nine, including Việt Nam, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland.

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Gen Z’s love for anime (Japanese animated film) and other popular streaming content to carry out cyberattacks, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

In May alone, budget revenue was recorded at VNĐ39.78 trillion, down slightly by 1.4 per cent compared to the previous month, partly reflecting local disruptions in the global commodity market.