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Ministry proposes taxpayer risk classification, keeping bank data reporting rules

Vietnam Airlines moves operations to new airport in Phnom Penh

Vietnam Airlines will officially shift all flights to and from Phnom Penh to Techo International Airport (KTI) starting from 00:01 on September 9, 2025.

Saigon Marina IFC tower opens in bid to build int’l financial hub

HCM City took a major step toward establishing itself as a global financial hub with the opening of the Saigon Marina International Financial Centre (Saigon Marina IFC) Tower on Tuesday, one of the 80 landmark projects launched to celebrate Việt Nam’s 80th National Day (September 2).

Việt Nam’s mobile games level up to global stardom

In the first half of 2025 alone, Vietnamese studios recorded more than 42 million downloads, accounting for nearly a quarter of puzzle game downloads in Western Europe, according to data from AppMagic.

Rate race tightens as exchange pressures mount

As Việt Nam eyes higher growth, central bank easing faces limits amid mounting exchange rate pressures.

Bank stocks drive market past 1,650 points

From the opening bell, banking stocks took the lead in driving the market upwards, and throughout the session the VN-Index consistently traded above its opening level.

Threading the needle: Việt Nam textiles weave new strategy for export growth

Facing rising demand, tariffs and supply chain pressures, Việt Nam’s textile sector eyes automation, domestic sourcing and digital traceability to stay globally competitive.

Hà Nội urged to have special incentives attracting tech experts

To become a true innovation hub, the capital city must develop special incentives to attract and retain leading technology experts, both domestically and internationally.

Vietnamese businesses expand overseas through franchising

Franchising has emerged as a key strategy for Vietnamese businesses seeking to expand into new markets and reach customers in other countries.

Draft e-commerce law proposes 10 prohibited acts

The objective is to strengthen the legal framework to support sustainable sector development while protecting consumers.

Pangasius bites back Việt Nam's fish faces home turf challenge

With only five and seven per cent of its total output consumed domestically, the multi-billion dollar Pangasius industry faces a major paradox.

Mechanical engineering sector seeks skilled workforce to stay competitive

On the student side, a lack of clear career guidance persists, with many still prioritising university degrees over practical skills.

Vinamilk milks top spot as world’s most promising dairy brand

Surpassing major global players, Vinamilk has been named the world’s most promising dairy brand by Brand Finance, earning the highest brand strength rating of AAA+.

Taxing times made easy with new entrepreneur support portal

This is a significant step towards accelerating the modernisation of tax management, ensuring convenience and transparency for taxpayers.

Banks urged to spare homes in debt seizures

The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed assets as sole homes and only sources of income be exempted from bad debt asset seizure.

Việt Nam’s financial centre should compete regionally before going global: Swiss expert

Việt Nam’s ambition to develop its first financial centre should begin with strengthening regional competitiveness before going global, according to Co-President of the Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA) Philip J.Weights.

Việt Nam, UK strengthen semiconductor cooperation

The National Innovation Centre (NIC), in coordination with the British Embassy in Việt Nam, co-hosted the Việt Nam – UK Semiconductor Forum in Hà Nội on Monday.

Bad debt exceeds $11 billion, a mixed picture across lenders

The rise of non-performing loans forced banks to increase total credit risk provisions by 10 per cent to stand at VNĐ86 trillion (US$3.3 billion).

Gia Lai seeks to boost key agricultural exports to China

Chinese market demand is diverse, favouring products where Gia Lai holds competitive advantages including coffee, durian, passion fruit, black pepper and coconut.

Đà Nẵng moves to attract major semiconductor investments

As the central city of Đà Nẵng aims to be one of Việt Nam’s three leading semiconductor and microchip hubs by 2030, home to a high-quality manpower training network linked with a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, concerted efforts are being made to realise that goal.

Stock market on the brink of transformation

It is set to meet the criteria for an upgrade from a frontier market to an emerging market by FTSE Russell in the upcoming September review. This milestone, however, is not the end goal.