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Việt Nam's export sector sees a strong start to 2025

Banks selling mortgaged assets to recover bad debts

Many banks are rushing to sell mortgaged assets to recover bad debts, as these types of debts are forecast to increase slightly this year.

Market's margin debt hit new record-high

This surge in margin debt reflects a dynamic shift in the market's financial landscape.

Convenience stores struggle to make profit

The convenience store segment in Việt Nam's retail market is dominated by foreign chains and is barely profitable.

Việt Nam's digital tech sector boasts nearly 74,000 companies

The total revenue of Việt Nam's digital tech companies reached nearly US$158 billion in 2024, a 10.2 per cent year-on-year increase.

HCM City wholesale markets ready for Tết

HCM City’s agriculture wholesale markets have focused on ensuring adequate supply of goods such as meat, fruits and vegetables for the upcoming Tết holidays, but demand at these markets is not as high as usual.

Quảng Trị and Italian company to collaborate in carbon credit generation

Acting vice chair of the province Hà Sỹ Đồng expressed his hope that the collaboration will effectively contribute to Việt Nam’s and Italy’s international ecological environment commitments.

Specialty products from 49 provinces featured at HCM City fair for Tết consumers

More than 10,000 agricultural and other specialty products from 49 provinces and cities are being sold at the Tết Xanh-Quà Việt - Ất Tỵ Spring 2025 fair, which is being held at 135A Pasteur in HCM City’s District 3 until January 26.

Cần Thơ industrial zones attract nearly $314 million in investment in January

Currently, Cần Thơ’s export processing and industrial zones have attracted 257 investment projects with a total registered capital of $2.256 billion, of which $1.295 billion has been realised, accounting for 57 per cent of the total registered capital.

Strong market rally as VN-Index nears 1,260 points

Market breadth was decisively positive, with 233 advancing stocks significantly outnumbering 73 decliners. Liquidity on the southern bourse improved to VNĐ13.2 trillion (over US$524.8 million), marking a 10.1 per cent increase compared to the previous session.

Bank credit up 11.3% in HCM City in 2024

HCM City credit institutions’ total loans outstanding as of the end of last year were worth over VNĐ3.9 quadrillion (US$153.3 billion), a 11.3 per cent increase for the year, according to the central bank.

Kom Tum cracks down on durian, jackfruit quality control violations

Kon Tum province is implementing stricter quality control measures for durian and jackfruit exports following a warning from China about food safety lapses in some Vietnamese durian shipments.

Việt Nam to become Asia-Pacific region's fastest growing economy in 2026

The World Bank projects Việt Nam's GDP growth at 6.3 per cent in 2026, the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.

Livestock department proposes tax reduction for imported soybean meal

Two different tax rates are currently applied to different forms of the product.

Bamboo Capital completes purchase of nearly $16m in pre-maturity bonds

The recent acquisition signals a proactive step towards effective financial management and underscores the company's commitment to financial transparency and investor safety.

SSI reports Q4 profits of $18.9 million

Full-year revenues were VNĐ8.7 trillion ($345.4 million) and profit was VNĐ3.5 trillion ($139.1 million).

Vietnamese initiative aims to establish world's first AI city

HCM City, in collaboration with Vietnam’s technology company, CMC announced on 21 February an ambitious initiative to establish the world's first AI city model.

Six Hoan My Group Hospitals certified by Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International

With this recognition, Hoan My Medical Group becomes the first private healthcare provider in Việt Nam with the largest number of hospitals certified by ACHSI, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the country’s healthcare sector.

VinaCapital fund to sell eight million PTSC shares

The transaction is scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11.

Việt Nam seeks to transform pharmaceuticals into spearhead industry

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and FPT Corporation co-hosted a working breakfast in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 to discuss the future and opportunities of Việt Nam's pharmaceutical industry in the new era.

UK energy firm acquires Harbour Energy’s Việt Nam operations

British energy company EnQuest announced on January 22 its acquisition of Harbour Energy’s operations in Việt Nam as part of its strategy to expand internationally.