Việt Nam News

Việt Nam will establish an international financial centre (IFC) in HCM City and Đà Nẵng, following a resolution passed by the National Assembly (NA) on Friday (June 27).

In the heart of Hà Nội’s Phú Vinh Village, a 400-year-old bamboo craft tradition is reaching global markets. Led by a family of four generations of Meritorious Artisans, Việt Quang is redefining Vietnamese heritage for the modern world.

One of the most notable advancements is allowing foreign institutional investors to trade shares without the need for pre-funded accounts. 

Việt Nam’s economic outlook is heavily dependent on the outcome of trade negotiations and is constrained by elevated global uncertainty on trade policies and economic growth, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Paulo Medas. The team held discussions during the 2025 Article IV consultation with Vietnamese authorities from June 11 to 24.

Nearly VNĐ350 trillion (US$13.38 billion) was disbursed through the HCM City’s annual bank–business linkage programme in the first half of this year, a 6.35 per cent increase, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Not only has the đồng depreciated against the euro, it has also weakened sharply against many other key currencies such as the yen (11 per cent), pound (11 per cent) and Australian dollar (7 per cent).

This strategic move comes in response to the robust recovery of the international air cargo market, which has significantly contributed to the airline's positive financial performance.

Data from the General Department of Customs shows that 96,264 CBU vehicles were imported into Việt Nam from January to June 15, with a total value exceeding $2 billion.

In the most extreme case, electricity demand increases by more than 15 per cent, driven by breakthrough economic performance and widespread severe weather conditions.  

In the second quarter of this year, Vietnamese seaports witnessed a container volume boom as exporters rushed to ship goods during a 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs.

Despite the announcement of 46 per cent US reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports, 60 percent of Vietnamese businesses remain optimistic for the year ahead, and nearly half of them plan to accelerate overseas expansion, according to the UOB Business Outlook Study.

PM Phạm Minh Chính highly evaluated COMAC’s achievements in researching and developing modern commercial aircraft, noting that these efforts have contributed to diversifying the global supply of commercial aircraft and played a significant role in developing China’s aviation industry and high-tech scientific achievements.

The 5G momentum is growing, as a new report forecasts that nearly one third of all mobile users worldwide, or about 2.9 billion people, are expected to be on 5G by the end of 2025.

At the end of the trading day, the VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) dropped 1.08 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 1,365.67 points.

The HCM City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority targets fresh investments of more than US$20 billion in 2025 – 30 period following the imminent merger of HCM City and Bình Dương and Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu provinces.

An online seminar on strengthening trade relations through international trade fairs, held by the Việt Nam Trade Office in India on June 25, saw the participation of nearly 50 Vietnamese seafood companies and 50 Indian enterprises in sectors of processed food, agricultural products, fruits and spices.

Thảo shared how she has witnessed millions of Vietjet passengers take flights for the first time to new destinations, unlocking better opportunities in education, healthcare and employment.

The findings reveal a noteworthy trend: Vietnamese people now prioritise 'adding life to years' over 'adding years to life'.