Việt Nam News

Authorities are expected to develop practical proposals to address existing limitations, reinforce governance standards, respond swiftly to business feedback, and eliminate obstacles that hinder enterprise development.

To date, Việt Nam has signed 16 FTAs with over 60 of the world’s major markets and three are under negotiation.

Domestic gold prices dropped significantly in line with the global market earlier this morning. SJC gold bars fell to around VNĐ119 million per tael, while plain gold rings dropped to a low of VNĐ115 million per tael (1.33333 ounce).

Major Japanese retail corporations such as Aeon and Sumitomo are stepping up their business expansion in Việt Nam, aiming to tap into the country's growing consumer market driven by a young population and rising middle class.

The total value of corporate bond principal due for repayment by non-banking entities in May is estimated at VNĐ11.4 trillion, double the amount due in April.

VietinBank will be the first bank in the country’s group of four largest banks (Big4) to cut the number of its transaction branches.

As Việt Nam faces the possibility of the US's unreasonable reciprocal tariffs, the MoIT seeks to gather feedback and positions through letters and petitions from relevant ministries and sectors, as well as from industry associations and exporters in textiles, footwear, electronics, steel, aluminum, cashew nuts and mechanical engineering.

The Vietnamese Party General Secretary was accompanied by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin.

By the end of April, Việt Nam’s total export turnover reached US$140.34 billion, an increase of 13 per cent compared to the same period in 2024

The draft resolutions have been scheduled to go to the National Assembly (NA) on May 13, during its ninth session. If approved, the VAT cut would be extended until the end of 2026, while the land tax exemption would remain in place through 2030.

​The groundbreaking ceremonies of the Ninh Bình–Hải Phòng Expressway Project’s section and the Hưng Phú Industrial Park in Thái Bình affirm the government’s determination to create an attractive investment and business environment for both domestic and foreign investors.

PVCFC was the only fertiliser company in Việt Nam to achieve "Level Two System Status" in Australia as of 2024 and has since advanced to Level One by 2025.

Deputy Minister of Finance Trần Quốc Phương welcomed the initiative, adding that Việt Nam remains committed to attracting high-quality foreign investment, especially in strategic sectors aligned with national development goals.

The market opened strongly in the morning session, with VN-Index quickly surpassing the 1,270 mark and approaching 1,275 points by mid-morning.

The Vietnam Airlines Corporation and Russia’s state-owned VTB Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance co-operation.

The total area dedicated to growing flowers and ornamental plants has reached nearly 45,000 ha, an eightfold increase compared to the year 2000.

The establishment of a new centralised information technology (IT) zone in Bình Dương Province marks a significant step in the locality’s digital transformation strategy and its ambition to build a knowledge-based economy.

Việt Nam has inaugurated its inaugural international marina in the resort city of Nha Trang, located in the south-central coastal province of Khánh Hoà.