Việt Nam News

The stock market witnessed a sharp decline on Monday, April 22, as selling pressure intensified, causing the VN-Index to plunge nearly 70 points during the afternoon session before trimming losses by the end of the day.

In 2024, two-way trade reached nearly $1.8 billion, with Việt Nam’s exports, mainly seafood, coffee, rice, and cement, accounting for $1.4 billion.

There is a noticeable shift in capital flows toward deep-tech sectors like AI, energy and semiconductors — all aligned with the Government’s long-term strategic vision.

According to EVN, the proposed price cap is based on input parameters developed by the Institute of Energy and updated in accordance with the Việt Nam–Denmark Technology Handbook.

Each product on display will have a QR code which helps visitors easily access detailed relevant information, such as where the product originated, the growing area, production and preservation processes, along with official sales addresses.

At 10am on April 22, Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC) listed gold bar prices at VNĐ120.5-122.5 million per tael.

Solar cell and panel imports to the US from Việt Nam will face countervailing duties of up to 542.6 per cent.

The agreement is seen to enhance business opportunities across a free trade area of over 703 million people, with a combined gross domestic product of more than US$5.6 trillion (S$7.3 trillion).

Experts stressed that a comprehensive, synchronised policy framework is needed to cover all LNG activities — from investment and infrastructure to pricing and regulation.

The draft will soon be submitted to the Ministry of Finance for fast-track approval to update key regulations on registration, depository, clearing, settlement, and information disclosure in line with the new system's digital features.

New retail malls are consistently being introduced in districts outside the central areas, offering a wide array of business models. This trend is gradually transforming traditional street-front retail, which is under significant pressure from the growing e-commerce sector.

Brazil is quickly becoming a key market for Vietnamese seafood products, presenting strong opportunities for growth, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Despite efforts of banks in dealing with bad debts, the debts increased by about VNĐ34 trillion in the first two months of 2025, while only about VNĐ15 trillion of the debts were settled by banks through risk provisions.

According to recently released Q1 financial reports, well-capitalised firms maintained strong momentum thanks to cost management and diversified income sources.

Durian prices in the Mekong Delta provinces are falling sharply, in some areas to just a third of the levels seen during the same period last year, as China tightens quality control procedures and delays customs clearance.

State budget revenue reached $27.9 billion while expenditure was VNĐ428.2 trillion ($27.9 billion).

The seminar is part of “The Project for Vitalizing the Vietnam National Innovation Center", funded by the Government of Japan through UNDP.

Việt Nam’s stock market kicked off the new week with a downturn, as the VN-Index retreated toward the critical psychological threshold of 1,200 points.