Việt Nam News

The 16th Hà Nội People’s Council (2021–2026 term) on November 13 adopted a resolution approving the investment policy for the construction of a road connecting Gia Bìinh International Airport in the neighbouring Bắc Ninh Province with the capital.

The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on sustainable finance and investment cooperation.

US welcomed Việt Nam's positive progress in trade policy, institutional reform and international integration commitments, as well as the outcomes of the recent negotiation rounds.

According to VARS data, more than 100,000 housing units were launched nationwide in the first nine months of this year, up 22 per cent from the whole of 2024.

Hà Nội Department of Natural Resources and Environment has completed a draft land price framework to be applied from January 1, 2026, which proposes increases in most areas.

The stock market, now with capitalisation surpassing 100 per cent of GDP, is advancing steadily toward an upgrade from frontier to emerging status.

Major sectors such as finance and residential real estate faced selling pressure, particularly in banking stocks, which heavily weighed on the overall index. 

Under a resolution released on Thursday, HSH will have a charter capital of VNĐ1 trillion, with HSG contributing VNĐ990 billion, equivalent to 99% of HSH’s charter capital, holding the controlling stake.

KP Aerospace Vietnam, the first overseas subsidiary of Korea’s KP Aero Industries, has achieved a key milestone with the successful production and delivery of its first major structures for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The top 10 enterprises are Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen Co Ltd; Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam); Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex); Vingroup JSC; Viettel Group; BIDV; Agribank; VietinBank; Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin); and Hoa Phat Group JSC.

Two of Asia' s leading international trade fairs – Vietnam Intimate Fashion & Sourcing Fair (SIUF Vietnam 2025) and International Vietnam Children Baby & Maternity Industry Fair (CBME Vietnam 2025) – make their debut in Việt Nam from November 13–15, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City.

The event took place as part of the official visit to Việt Nam by King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan, who was in attendance along with senior officials from both countries, and more than 150 businesses.

The 9th ASEAN–Italy High-Level Dialogue on Economic Relations officially opened on November 13 at the Bình Dương Convention and Exhibition Centre in HCM City, bringing together more than 500 delegates from across ASEAN and Italy, including diplomatic representatives, international organisations, business leaders and policy experts.

The 2025 Advertising Law is expected to create a transparent legal framework for advertising activities and provide conditions for the healthy development of the digital economy.

Việt Nam is currently leading the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) with its 65 per cent growth in app and gaming in-app revenue, the fastest rate in the region, according to data released by AppMagic at the Google Apps Summit 2025 in HCM City.

Since the beginning of this year, domestic fuel prices have been adjusted 47 times. Of these, RON95-III recorded 26 increases and 21 decreases, while diesel saw 24 rises, 22 decreases, and one unchanged.

According to VAMA’s latest report, the growth reflects a clear recovery in consumer demand, ample supply, and the appeal of promotional programmes during the year-end shopping season.

Việt Nam has a strong presence at the exhibition with 23 participating companies, including 18 firms from HCM City showcasing their products at the Việt Nam Pavilion.