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Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

Việt Nam remains attractive to foreign investors despite tariff headwinds

As long as the tariffs imposed by the US are no more than 10 per cent higher than those applied to regional competitors, Việt Nam’s pre-existing advantages, including workforce quality, competitive costs, favourable demographics, and strategic location, will continue to drive investor interest, VinaCapital said.

Việt Nam records trade surplus of over $7.5 billion in first half of the year

Despite intense competition, rising logistics costs, and increasingly stringent import standards, many key export commodities continued to grow robustly, contributing significantly to the trade surplus.

Việt Nam posts strongest first-half GDP growth in over a decade

Breaking down the GDP by sectors, agro-forestry-fishery expanded by 3.84 per cent, industry and construction by 8.33 per cent, and the services sector by 8.14 per cent, contributing 5.59 per cent, 42.4 per cent, and 52.21 per cent, respectively, to the overall growth.

CPI rises over 3.3% in second quarter

In June 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.48 per cent compared to the previous month and increased by 3.57 per cent year-on-year.

Foreign investment inflows rise to $21.5 billion in the first half of 2025

The sharp uptick in foreign investment reflects growing confidence among international businesses in Việt Nam’s investment climate.

Quảng Ninh establishes new industrial cluster

Quảng Ninh Province has established a new industrial cluster in Quảng Đức Commune to expand production space, attract investment and create local jobs.

67% of listed companies meet information disclosure obligations

Of 691 companies listed on the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh stock exchanges 460 met “Information Disclosure Best Practices”, a survey on information disclosure conducted under the IR Awards 2025 programme has found.

Enterprise symbiosis to thrive in uncertain times

Rather than viewing each other as competitors, many entrepreneurs are learning to support one another by sharing resources, opportunities, and knowledge, creating a collective strength that helps them navigate uncertainty.

VinFast successfully raises $95.5 million through bond issuance

The bonds have a maturity period of three years, set to mature on June 30, 2028.

Northern region sees record electricity consumption as heatwave drives up demand

According to the Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC), commercial electricity output across its 27 provinces and cities (excluding Hà Nội) hit 9.85 billion kWh in June, the highest level among all regional power distribution subsidiaries under Việt Nam Electricity (EVN).

Rising unemployment drives surge in youth-led start-ups

A significant number of people have turned to entrepreneurship as a means of survival and growth during these challenging times.

VN-Index sets new high, approaching 1,390-point level

Foreign investors continued to net buy a significant amount on HoSE, purchasing nearly VNĐ1.8 trillion worth of shares.

Non-territorial administration policy eases household business registration

Since July 1, 2025, when district-level administrative units stopped operating, the national business registration system for enterprises, household businesses and cooperatives has been running under the rules of the two-tier local administration model.

“Technology with heart” award extends submission deadline to July 15

Jointly held by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Viettel Military Industry - Telecom Group (Viettel), the award is a concrete initiative to carry out the Politburo’s Resolution No 57 on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.