Việt Nam News

Việt Nam is undergoing rapid change amid the Industry 4.0 and facing global challenges such as pollution, climate change, energy insecurity, and resource depletion.

The $350 million loan, with a five-year maturity, serves as a significant funding source to support VPBank’s sustainable finance strategy

A local business, CMA Vua Tỏi (King of Garlic) Herbal company, has started the construction of the country’s first black garlic (ferment garlic root) wine factory with an investment of VNĐ8 billion (US$320,000), setting up the first herbal and global production chain in the beach hub.

The bank’s strong first-half performance underscores the effectiveness of its strategic focus on operational efficiency, robust risk management and accelerated digital transformation

On average, the company generated over VNĐ412 billion in daily sales during Q2, highlighting its robust market performance.

Việt Nam is stepping up efforts to achieve an ambitious GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5 per cent this year, despite global uncertainties and divergent economic forecasts.

This divestment is part of a broader trend, as Dragon Capital has sold over 13 million of the retailer's shares since the start of 2025.

Five years after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect in August 2020, Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Germany Đặng Thị Thanh Phương described it as a transformative step in Việt Nam’s integration into the global economy.

Global aviation analytics firm OAG forecasts that Long Thành International Airport in southern Việt Nam could become one of Asia’s mega airports, serving up to 100 million passengers annually within the next decade.

Sales on Việt Nam’s four e-commerce platforms including Shopee, Lazada, Tiki and TikTok Shop in the first half of this year reached VNĐ202.3 trillion (US$7.8 billion).

The brands have not only reached global markets with high-quality products but also built compelling brand narratives, an innovation spirit and strong commitments to sustainable development.

In the draft, the ministry proposes two reform options, both of which would apply the lowest tax rate of 5 per cent to taxable monthly income of VNĐ10 million (US\$400) after deductions.

The investigation was initiated on August 8, 2024 at the request of Taiwan Cement Manufacturers Association and covered the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

The province has identified five key project groups for priority investment, with total estimated capital of VNĐ18.25 trillion.

The “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme is providing a strong impetus for agricultural transformation in Vĩnh Long Province, helping local producers shift away from fragmented, small-scale operations towards integrated value chains.

According to the State Bank of Vietnam, by the end of June 2025, total system-wide credit had grown by approximately 9.9 per cent, with capital flows concentrating on priority sectors such as production, business, and notably, start-ups.

Themed 'Energy Transition: Vision and Action', the forum focused on Việt Nam’s need to stay competitive in the global green supply chain while adapting to climate change.

From modest beginnings, with two listed stocks and a trading value of just VNĐ70.4 million (US$2,688), HoSE has emerged as the nation’s largest exchange by market capitalisation and liquidity.