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Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

Vingroup stocks lift VN-Index close to 1,350 points

Bullish momentum continued in early trade, with the VN-Index climbing to an intraday high of 1,353.01 points — surpassing the peak recorded earlier this month — before slipping back slightly.

NA approves resolution on VAT cut

The 15th National Assembly (NA) voted to pass a resolution on a value-added tax (VAT) reduction on Tuesday morning as part of its ongoing 9th session.

Vietnam Airlines to launch first direct flight route to Northern Europe

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set launch its first direct flight from HCM City to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, marking the first direct connection between Việt Nam and Northern Europe.

Long An intensifies support for private sector development

Long An Province has underlined its commitment to creating a transparent, fair and supportive environment for private enterprises to foster economic growth in the spirit of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68 on promoting private sector development.

HDBank, PV Power sign $76.7 million deal to boost sustainable energy transition

HDBank has signed a VNĐ2 trillion (US\$76.7 million) credit agreement with PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power), a subsidiary of Petrovietnam.

HCM City draws over $2.86b in IZ investment during 2020–25

Fifteen hi-tech projects, accounting for 6 per cent of the new projects, have a combined investment of nearly US$860 million, representing 44.17 per cent of the total newly registered capital.

Ministries, localities urged to speed up land clearance for North-South high-speed railway project

The Deputy PM tasked the Ministry of Construction with coordinating localities to review project sites, especially sections crossing core forests, heritage sites, defence zones, or densely populated areas.

Vietjet places major order for 40 additional Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines

This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.

Đà Nẵng’s FTZ positioned as key link in global supply chain

The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.

Conference promotes ESG, sustainable business practices

Facing global environmental concerns, businesses need to shift focus from solely profit to more responsible products and effective services, experts said at a conference in HCM City on June 16.

Substandard products hinder Vietnamese construction materials on home turf

For domestic businesses to feel confident investing in and producing high-quality products that meet consumer demands, strong legal support is still needed to eliminate unfair competition in the construction materials market.

Deputy PM calls for strong reforms of State-owned enterprises

Deputy PM Dũng underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.

Shrimp industry's 'green revolution' positions Australia as strategic market

While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Việt Nam's shrimp industry.

Emissions regulations present challenges for State agencies and businesses

According to experts, one of the biggest obstacles lies in the fuel supply chain. The roadmap for Level 5 compliance demands high-quality fuel that is currently scarce in many parts of the country.

Bắc Ninh – Bắc Giang merger to create 'super province' and industrial growth hub

Under Resolution No. 60-NQ/TW issued on April 12, 2025, at the 11th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee, the two provinces were officially merged to form the new Bắc Ninh Province, with its political and administrative centre located in Bắc Giang City.