Việt Nam News

HCM City wants to enhance cooperation with Indian information technology corporations and innovative startups to jointly implement high-tech projects, especially in artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing, deputy chairman of the city People’s Committee told a seminar in HCM City on February 27.

Trading liquidity rose to VNĐ18.7 trillion (US$731.4 million), with nearly 893 million shares changing hands.

Bắc Ninh province now has 2,459 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of nearly US$31.3 billion.

The scarcity of affordable housing is a factor that pushes prices up, according to an economist.

Export markets, such as South Korea and Japan, have their own regulations and do not ask for the conformity certification mandated by the Vietnamese government, leaving local businesses with extra costs and time wasted on paperwork.

Vietnamese commercial banks are optimistic about their 2025 profit targets, with many expecting increases of 20 per cent to 30 per cent due to anticipated robust economic growth and a resurgence in credit activity.

The Vietnamese government is demonstrating a high determination in promoting public investment, focusing on numerous strategic infrastructure projects that connect economic centres. This will serve as an important launching pad for Vietnam to enter a new era – the era of the nation’s rise, according to HSBC.

Ensuring an adequate electricity supply for 2025, given this relatively high demand growth, will be a challenge, especially since the progress of new power projects has not yet aligned with this growth.

The UK’s exports of goods to Việt Nam grew by 9.9 per cent last year, and the country is aiming to maintain this momentum in 2025.

The duties not only aim to level the playing field for local manufacturers, but have also instilled renewed confidence among investors.

S&P’s operations have significantly contributed to the development of Việt Nam's financial market, enhancing market confidence through credit ratings.

The stock market saw a slight downturn on Wednesday, accompanied by a drop in liquidity, as foreign investors continued their net-selling streak for the fifth consecutive session.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT 2025) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on February 26, providing a hub for suppliers and buyers across the entire textile value chain to meet and explore collaboration opportunities.

Deputy PM Nguyễn Hoà Bình encouraged UK investment in Việt Nam through direct projects and financial models, highlighting Việt Nam's efforts to develop regional and international financial centres as a key national policy aimed at mobilising resources for faster, more robust development.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) to assess its investment and business portfolio for an energy transition.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) and electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast will promote the use of electric vehicles for a cleaner environment.

The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) expects to launch a cybersecurity information sharing platform by the end of March.

Lobster exports accounted for nearly half of Việt Nam’s total seafood export turnover to China in January.