Việt Nam News

Enterprises believe that the State needs to remove bottlenecks in management, infrastructure and policy implementation to promote the application of science and technology in production and business, as the tech sector is expected to fuel the next phase of economic growth.

According to official data from the Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi Stock Exchanges (HoSE and HNX), only three block trades have successfully closed so far in 2025, totalling a mere VNĐ29 billion (US$1.1 million), an unprecedented low in recent years.

The draft clarifies that an individual becomes liable for PIT when a dividend is received, regardless of whether it is paid in cash or shares, meaning taxpayers should not wait until they sell the securities to declare income.

The effort is part of the Government’s broader strategy to strengthen domestic capabilities in high-tech industries and gradually move up the global value chain.

The government is also pushing for public investment capital disbursement, promoting new growth drivers, and capitalising on the 17 signed free trade agreements while advancing new trade pacts.

The forum "Real Estate Investment in the New Era – New Mindset, New Opportunities", held in Hà Nội on July 3, gathered a range of expert opinions highlighting both the prospects and the unprecedented challenges facing the real estate sector.

It is highly possible for Việt Nam’s stock market to be upgraded to emerging market status in September, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Chi said at the ministry’s press conference on Wednesday.   

The surge was attributed to the signing of a protocol in August last year, which allowed Việt Nam to export frozen durian to China and the efforts to increase investment in processing and diversify products.

The authorities decided not to use the petrol and oil price stabilisation fund for any of the fuel categories.

Liquidity on the southern bourse soared, highlighting a significant sell-off, while foreign investors continued to make substantial purchases.

Major supermarket systems and retail chains such as Winmart, BRG, Central Retail, Aeon, Lotte, Co.opmart, MediaMart and Pico will join the campaign, offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of products.

Amid growing global demand, fragile supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, Việt Nam is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising players in the global semiconductor landscape, a seminar heard in HCM City on July 2.

On Truth Social, US President Trump on Wednesday stated that, per the "Great Deal of Cooperation," Việt Nam would "pay the United States a 20 per cent tariff on any and all goods sent into our Territory, and a 40 per cent tariff on any transshipping."

Argentina is seeking to boost trade and technology ties with Việt Nam, particularly in the agriculture sector, as both countries aim to deepen their comprehensive partnership, officials said at a seminar in HCM City on Thursday.

On July 1, the Government issued Decree 180/2025/NĐ-CP, setting out rules and policies for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The number of newly registered enterprises set a record high in June, surpassing 24,000, more than double the average during the 2021– 24 period.

The Prime Minister's Decision on the establishment of Đà Nẵng Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which was officially announced on June 21, on 1,881 hectares, would help contribute 17.9 per cent to Đà Nẵng City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) and create 127,000 jobs by 2040.

This milestone marks a significant advancement in the country’s food and beverage industry.