Việt Nam News

Drastic measures are needed to remove roadblocks and accelerate the disbursement of foreign-funded public investment in the remaining months of this year, as the disbursement rate remains far below the target of 95 per cent, according to the Ministry of Finance.

The first batch of pickled pearl onions produced in Yên Thủy District, Hòa Bình Province was exported to the UK on October 12, marking a significant milestone for the district's agricultural production.

Michael Kokalari, a chartered financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital, stated so in his recent report.

Based on responses from 1,200 Vietnamese consumers in HCM City and Hà Nội, researcher NIQ found that 70 per cent of consumers prioritise financial security, while 66 per cent focus on securing their future well-being.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,248.9 points, down by 2.31 points or 0.18 per cent.

Bình Dương province is projected to achieve a record trade surplus of $10 billion this year, reaffirming its role as a leading economic hub in southern Việt Nam.

The safeguard duty will be effective from December 23, 2024, to December 22, 2027, in the form of an absolute tax.

Việt Nam’s manufacturing sector continued to show improvement in November, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) staying above the 50-point threshold for a second consecutive month of robust business activities.

AirAsia plans to strengthen Việt Nam's position as a key hub in the Indochina region by launching new routes to the popular destination.

Thảo Nguyễn, a key M&A expert at the Investment Promotion Connection Department of the Việt Nam M&A Community, and CEO of INMERGERS, shares insights and strategies for Vietnamese businesses looking to engage in M&A, focusing on timing, valuations, and due diligence challenges.

The aluminium alloy factory is expected to operate for 47 years, until September 30, 2071.

The National Payment Corporation of Việt Nam (NAPAS) will expand its cross-border QR payment services with countries including China, Japan and the Republic of Korea in 2025.

“Tết Shopping Trends 2025 – How to Meet New Consumer Demands,” a seminar organised by the High Quality Vietnamese Products Business Association, delved into the key trends that shaped the 2024 festive season and explored their implications for 2025.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn on December 3 received leaders of several major Singaporean corporations, as part of his official visit to the country.

Experts predict Việt Nam's inflation rate this year may reach 4 to 4.5 per cent, exceeding the 2023 rate due to sharp global increases in energy and food prices.

The exhibition space highlights contributions from 16 businesses based in Hanoi and various other provinces.

Tuna export value is forecast to reach US$1 billion in 2024, marking an 18 per cent increase compared to last year’s figure and solidifying the product's role as one of Việt Nam’s key seafood exports.

VinFast has officially launched its dynamic B-segment e-SUV, VF 6, for sale in France, Germany and the Netherlands.