Việt Nam News

Deputy Director of Hà Nội’s Department of Finance, Lê Trung Hiếu, talks with media about the capital’s outstanding foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in the first half of 2025 and its roadmap for sustainable, high-quality growth.

The national occupancy rate for ready-built factories remains high, averaging around 88 per cent, as of the third quarter of this year.

The Department of Customs announced that State budget revenue from import and export activities in the first 10 months of this year reached VNĐ379.8 trillion (over US$14.4 billion).

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn affirmed that Việt Nam attaches great importance to promoting fair and mutually beneficial economic cooperation with the United States.

SolarBK, a leading player in Việt Nam’s renewable energy industry, has partnered with Banpu NEXT, a major provider of clean and Net Zero energy solutions in the ASEAN region from Thailand, and Amata Việt Nam, one of the country’s top industrial park developers, to develop rooftop solar systems with a total expected capacity of 227MW at Amata City Hạ Long and Amata City Long Thành.

The lease term is set for 50 years, with the state renting the land at a one-time payment for the entire lease duration.

Despite the market's gains, foreign investors continued to sell off, with a net selling value of VNĐ386.12 billion on HoSE, though this is significantly lower than in previous sessions.

The annual Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition that opened in HCM City on November 12 has attracted a large number of domestic and international visitors.

Hà Nội’s economy maintained strong momentum over the first nine months of the year, with key indicators surpassing targets - a sign of an improving business climate and a solid foundation for further growth heading into 2026.

The metro system demonstration on Wednesday for global transit operators and media showed how safety-critical Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) functions can operate within a centralised, cloud-ready signalling data centre.

Participants also emphasised the need for enterprises to understand technical barriers and market regulations to facilitate exports.

The upcoming launch is expected to ease concerns among household businesses – especially older shop owners and traditional market traders who may lack digital or accounting skills.

The project, located in HCM City's Cái Mép Industrial Park, will have a designed capacity of 200,000 tonnes per year.

Organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the event serves as a key platform to foster international economic exchange, promote domestic consumption, expand export markets and honour made-in-Việt Nam farm produce.

Despite encouraging progress, Việt Nam’s localisation rate in energy and supporting industries remains below expectations and regional peers, said policymakers and industry insiders.

Việt Nam’s banking sector is simultaneously cutting staff in traditional roles while racing to recruit experts in digital technology and data analytics.

In line with Politburo Conclusion 194 dated 20 September 2025, the draft law narrows the scope of projects requiring investment policy approval while simplifying administrative procedures and promoting decentralisation.

Over just two weeks, shares of companies such as PV Drilling (PVD) and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PVS) have surged by 20 per cent to 28 per cent, while Petrolimex (PLX) and PV Oil (OIL) increased by about 8-10 per cent.