Việt Nam News

Right from the opening bell, the VN-Index surged to 1,235 points, up nearly 8 points from the session before the national holiday.

A delegation from Dalhousie University led by Professor Binod Sundararajan had a meeting with the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada to help students who represent start-up businesses in Nova Scotia, Canada's East Coast, to learn about trade opportunities in Việt Nam.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng on Sunday chaired a meeting with leaders of ministries, sectors, and the southern province of Kiên Giang regarding projects to support the organisation of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027 in Phú Quốc city.

The Politburo has issued strong guidance to ensure investors will be able to invest safely in land, capital and into a skilled workforce, in order to cement the development of the private economy.

There have been 18 adjustments of fuel prices since the beginning of this year.

The Ministry of Finance is considering introducing a tax rate of 20 per cent on gains from real estate transactions, as part of its review for personal income tax reforms.

This transaction represents the largest syndicated loan ever raised by a Vietnamese bank and also marks the largest foreign loan to date dedicated to advancing sustainable finance in Việt Nam.

The system, developed with technology support from the Korea Exchange (KRX), is expected to bring significant changes to trading practices and boost market transparency and efficiency.

The rise in coal imports reflects Việt Nam’s continued reliance on thermal power, despite efforts to boost clean energy.

After US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, Việt Nam’s PMI sharply declined to 45.6, down from 50.5 in the previous period.

The State Bank of Vietnam said it will monitor gold markets closely and coordinate with agencies to manage and stabilise the market within its authority.

From May 5, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) officially takes over as the single authority responsible for issuing Certificates of Origin (C/O) in Việt Nam.

The Vietnamese pavilion debuts eco-friendly handicrafts like loofah-fibre towels, recycled denim bags, and wooden and bamboo animal figurines, alongside traditional items in the Asia Hall.

During this year's AGM season, many banks' boards and shareholders showed strong interest in securing foreign strategic partners.

Việt Nam's shipbuiding industry aims to capture 0.8 per cent to 0.9 per cent of global output by 2030, focusing on general cargo ships of up to 70,000 tonnes, container ships, LPG carriers, and other service vessels. Domestically, the industry is tasked with meeting the need to renew and expand the national fleet. 

Housing rental market in Hà Nội has experienced a notable upward trend, driven by increasing demand and the rising buying prices of apartments.

Việt Nam’s gaming industry is projected to reach US$2.42 billion in revenue by 2029.

This is a fundamental change in the tax authority's method of managing household businesses, as stipulated in Decree 70/2025.