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FDI disbursement hits five-year high in 10 months

Tiền Giang Province targets $6.3 billion exports

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang achieved an export turnover of US$500 million in January, accounting for some 8 per cent of its full-year target.

Viettel Post wants to increase global reach by investing in cargo terminals at Long Thành International Airport

Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post) has announced its intention to participate in the investment of two cargo terminals at Long Thành International Airport.

Market extends recovery as VN-Index nears 1,270 points

Market breadth remained positive, with 200 gainers significantly outnumbering 123 decliners. Liquidity on the southern bourse decreased slightly to VNĐ13.3 trillion (US$524.8 million), marking a 13.1 per cent decline compared to the previous session.

Việt Nam's rubber exports to Malaysia surge more than fivefold

In terms of product type, latex rubber dominated exports to Malaysia, making up 76.5 per cent of the total rubber exports to this market in 2024.

PM Chính asks credit institutions to stabilise gold market

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính signed Directive No. 03/CT-TTg on February 4, 2025, highlighting key tasks for implementation after the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday. The directive includes a special emphasis on stabilising the gold market in Việt Nam.

Gold bar, ring supplies are limited ahead of God of Wealth day

At some large stores on Trần Nhân Tông and Cầu Giấy streets in Hà Nội, gold bars and gold rings are noticeably scarce.

Over $100 billion in exports granted preferential C/O

Thanks to the positive results of leveraging tariff preferences from Free Trade Agreements, Việt Nam issued 1.8 million certificates of origin for US$100 billion worth of goods exported in 2024.

Flexible tax policy to propel Việt Nam's economic growth in 2025

The Vietnamese government has extended and enhanced tax relief for 2025, offering reductions and deferrals to boost economic growth.

Việt Nam and India trade reached $15 billion in 2024

Trade relations between Việt Nam and India continue to flourish, with bilateral trade turnover reaching around US$15 billion in 2024.

SJC gold moves closer to previous peak

SJC gold prices are quoted by major enterprises at VNĐ88 million per tael (US$3494.84) for sellers and VNĐ91 million per tael ($3613.98) for buyers.

Over 95% of businesses in Hải Phòng IZs resume operations

More than 95 per cent of enterprises at industrial zones in the northern port city of Hải Phòng have resumed normal operations.

HCM City: Nearly 1 million workers back to work after Tết holiday

Nearly 1 million workers of more than 12,600 businesses with trade trade unions in HCM City have returned to work following the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday.

Used car market to face significant challenges in 2025: experts

The used car market in 2025 is set to experience intensified competition, according to market experts.

Việt Nam's port firms thrive in 2024

Strategic investments and expansions are expected to further enhance the sector's performance.

Pangasius fetch record price in early 2025

Currently, larger pangasius weighing over 1.2kg, are selling at VNĐ32,440 (US$1.29) per kilogram, a record high not seen since 2022.

Banks stimulate credit from the beginning of 2025

Many banks have implemented loan packages with preferential interest rates. Currently, the lowest short-term loan interest rate is from 4.5 per cent.

Market rebounds as VN-Index nears 1,265 points

Market breadth was positive, with 251 gainers outnumbering 72 decliners. Trading liquidity increased to approximately VNĐ15.3 trillion (US$606.7 million), with nearly 660 million shares changing hands.

Digital banking services in Việt Nam make remarkable stride

More than 87 per cent of Việt Nam’s adult population now hold payment accounts at banks while many credit institutions are processing more than 95 per cent of transactions through digital channels.

Việt Nam has six billionaires in Forbes’ latest global rich list

Việt Nam has six billionaires after chairman of Masan Group Nguyễn Đăng Quang rejoining the Forbes’ latest list of the world’s richest individuals.

Chinese carmakers to build automobile plants in Thái Bình

Work on two major automobile manufacturing and assembly plants with Chinese investments will start in northern Thái Bình province in the first half of 2025.