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Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

A cross-border e-commerce payment gateway proposed to boost tax oversight

The law is designed to foster innovation, strengthen consumer protection and improve State management.

Việt Nam launches tech exchange platform

Developed under a public-private partnership model, the platform is State-funded in terms of infrastructure and its online foundation, including access to national science and technology databases.

Stock market eyes cautious optimism in second half of 2025: experts

Despite early-year volatility and geopolitical uncertainties, domestic capital flows, stable macro conditions and expectations of strong corporate profit growth are providing a credible foundation for a sustained rally.

Phenikaa and Vicostone named among Việt Nam’s Top 100 Green ESG firms

The recognition not only honours leading enterprises driving sustainable growth, but also serves as a strategic benchmark for evaluating corporate adaptability in the face of a global shift toward a greener and more equitable and transparent economy.

Developing the supporting industry requires a comprehensive strategy

The Vietnamese supporting industry currently meets only 10 per cent of the demand for domestic production and consumption.

Amended Law on Credit Institution is positive for banks, say analysts

The National Assembly last Friday approved revisions to the 2024 Credit Institution Law, significantly strengthening banks’ ability to recover bad debts and empowering the State Bank to intervene more effectively in struggling financial institutions.

Public investment disbursement accelerates as key growth driver

In the first half of 2025, more than VNĐ268 trillion (around US$10.5 billion) was disbursed, reaching 32.5 per cent of the annual plan – up from 28.2 per cent in the same period last year.

Data Law aims to protect data and unlock value

The legislation marks the first time data is recognised as a property right under Vietnamese law.

Việt Nam enjoys robust recovery amidst global challenges

Both the IMF and OECD believe that with solid macroeconomic fundamentals, a clear reform agenda, and active involvement from the private sector, Vietnam is well-positioned to maintain stable growth and enhance its position in global value chains.

Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 to run from July – September

The event will host three rounds of discussions focusing on value chain autonomy, constructive mechanisms, globalisation of Vietnamese value, and strategic capabilities.

Platforms to help online sellers pay taxes from July 1

Economic experts described this as a major shift in tax administration aimed at enhancing the efficiency of tax collection from the fast-growing online business sector, which still faces gaps in data transparency and tax declaration compliance.

Positive earnings result expectations drive VN-Index to record high

On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index rose 4.63 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 1,376.07 points. This was its second consecutive peak after breaching the 1,270-point mark.

Vietjet to launch major promotion, offering up to 77% off on all routes

In response to increasing summer travel demand, Vietjet has also added more than 600,000 seats to its network of over 145 routes, enhancing connectivity and offering more options for travelers both within Việt Nam and abroad.

72% of European firms ready to recommend Việt Nam as an investment destination

The BCI reveals an evolving but still resilient outlook among European businesses operating in Việt Nam.

Hải Phòng to establish Free Trade Zone to drive investment

The launch of the Free Trade Zone is widely seen as a key strategic step to transform Hải Phòng into a leading logistics and innovation hub in northern Việt Nam, strengthening its role in international trade and supply chains.

Manulife expands in Hưng Yên, unlocking new opportunities for local community

With a multifunctional design and state-of-the-art amenities, the newly launched MAC Hưng Yên-Ecopark provides Manulife agents with a dynamic space to connect, learn, and sharpen their expertise within a professional financial environment.

Quảng Ninh establishes Yên Thọ industrial cluster

The cluster will cover an area of 34.6 hectares, with infrastructure to be developed by Kim Long Joint Stock Company as the project’s investor.

Việt Nam issues new circular on certificates of origin

The circular, effective from July 1, regulates two entities authorised to issue C/O: the ministry’s Import and Export Department and organisations authorised by provincial and municipal people’s committees.

State-run real estate trading centre to be developed

The Ministry of Construction is working with the Việt Nam Association of Realtors (VARS) to develop a pilot scheme for a state-run real estate trading centre which aims to boost the market transparency.

VIB launches PayFlex, pioneering Visa Flex Credential technology in VN

As an early adopter in Việt Nam to implement this innovation, VIB now offers its Visa cardholders the ability to make payments from both credit and debit accounts using a single card.