High real estate credit growth raises concern

State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s Governor Nguyễn Thị Hồng said real estate loans by the end of September this year were VNĐ3.15 quadrillion, up 9.15 per cent compared to the end of last year.

M&A activities show signs of recovery

Mergers and acquisition (M&A) activities in Việt Nam have been showing signs of recovery in recent months as several large companies announced finished deals.

Opportunities and challenges in a transitional phase

The Vietnamese stock market is currently in a transitional phase, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Notably, attention should be given to the sectoral divergence and the cautious stance of foreign investors.

App developers have many opportunities to further grow: forum

App developers in Việt Nam have numerous opportunities and great potential to maximise monetisation and expand their businesses in both Vietnamese and foreign markets, according to experts at the "Future of Monetisation in Việt Nam" forum held in HCM City on Wednesday.

CEPA: a stepping stone towards Middle East and Africa markets

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên highlighted the Việt Nam-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)'s significance, describing it as a breakthrough that will significantly enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two nations.

Halal tourism: tackling religious and cultural differences

Developing a domestic Halal industry catered to Muslims has been actively promoted by the Vietnamese Government in recent years. Apart from getting Vietnamese food products to meet halal standards to enter Islamic countries, halal tourism is also a new market that experts say Việt Nam should be exploring.

Potential for trade cooperation with Middle East

With Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s recent visit to the Middle East, a fresh momentum has been established, setting the stage for enhanced trade relations, deeper economic ties, and new areas of cooperation.

Việt Nam's halal food challenge to align with global standards

Ramlan Osman, director of Việt Nam Halal Certification Authority under the Việt Nam Certification Centre, shares insights with Việt Nam News on the opportunities and strategies for Việt Nam to navigate these challenges effectively and tap into the growing demand for halal products worldwide.

Vault manager steals gold for risky bets

The gold sale generated over VNĐ8.8 billion (US$348,000), which Linh deposited directly into his personal trading account for stock and cryptocurrency investments.

Banking sector prioritises support for import-export firms

Affordable bank credit has supported businesses in key sectors that drive the country’s economic growth, Nguyễn Đức Lệnh, deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s HCM City office, told a conference on October 31.

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