Việt Nam News

By the end of the session, the VN-Index had gained 7.27 points, or 0.49 per cent, to close at 1,497.28 points.

The HCM City is entering a transformative phase in its industrial development, following an administrative merger with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu.

The underlying issues include fragmented value chains, inconsistent quality control and the absence of a unified long-term development strategy.

According to the Customs Department, the incentive is aimed at creating breakthrough policies to promptly remove legal bottlenecks and facilitate enterprises operating in science and technology development, innovation and transformation.

Competing based on value rather than price will help e-commerce sellers achieve sustainable development, experts shared at the TikTok Shop Vietnam Summit 2025 themed "Fun selling – Sustainable Growth", held in HCM City on Thursday.

Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut are emerging as Việt Nam’s next billion-dollar export items, offering strong potential to diversify the country’s fruit and vegetable sector, experts affirmed at a forum held on July 18.

The two sides agreed to establish a joint task force to formalise their collaboration, with a strong focus on quantum technology, a strategic frontier of the digital age, and AI-powered solutions to help Vietnamese SMEs enhance their competitiveness and modernise their operations.

This marks the third time F88 has received this prestigious honour since 2019, and the second consecutive year it has achieved the highest possible rating.

Việt Nam’s roadmap to establishing international financial centres (IFCs) hinges not only on planning, infrastructure and human capital, but above all, on attracting strategic investors, according to experts.

According to the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA), deeply processed pepper products accounted for about 30 per cent of total export value in 2023, up from 20-25 per cent a few years ago, but still not commensurate with the potential.

Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc said the new law marks a breakthrough in managing State capital and advancing enterprise autonomy.

Việt Nam is an ideal destination for data centre investment and the country is expected to see further interest from international investors, experts said.

Việt Nam’s electric motorbike market has seen a significant transformation in recent years, emerging as a dynamic landscape for both homegrown manufacturers and global industry players.

The government has asked Hà Nội to study increasing various fees on fossil-fuel vehicles, including registration tax, licence plate fees and parking charges.

In the cost structure of the construction industry, where input materials always account for the largest proportion, any fluctuations in input prices can quickly erode profit margins.

The market demonstrated remarkable momentum during the morning session, easily surpassing the 1,490-point mark and heading towards the significant 1,500-point threshold. However, the afternoon session saw a slowdown as some investors took the opportunity to lock in profits, leading to an increase in red on the electronic board.

Việt Nam’s stock market is poised for a strong performance in the second half of 2025, supported by macroeconomic stability, policy reforms, and continued access to low-cost capital, market analysts said at a forum on Thursday.

PM Phạm Minh Chính called modernising Việt Nam’s capital markets a linchpin for mobilising private investments at home and abroad.