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Hà Nội revises housing plan, prioritising green, smart urban development

Small and medium-sized enterprises focus on CSR practices

SMEs now account for over 95 per cent of the total enterprises in Việt Nam. They also recruit 51 per cent of the social workforce, contributing more than 40 per cent of GDP and 30 per cent of total state budget revenue.

HCM City office market sees highest absorption in a decade

HCM City’s office market has achieved rapid growth fuelled by steady demand and burgeoning supply, reinforcing the city’s status as a premier destination for both local and international corporations seeking strategic growth opportunities in Southeast Asia, according to real estate consulting firm Knight Frank.

Bitcoin’s rising value attracts investments, calls for legality in VN

Investment experts said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be profitable investments in 2025.

The bright prospects of Việt Nam's asset management industry

Việt Nam boasts 19,400 US dollar millionaires - a 98 per cent increase over the past decade.

Leather, footwear industry aims to gain export growth of 10% in 2025

The footwear sector will still focus on exporting to available and easy-access markets such as Africa and Asia to increase revenue.

Vietnamese companies set to reward shareholders with Lunar New Year bonuses

The financial landscape is buzzing with anticipation as some prominent firms prepare to celebrate the upcoming Tết holiday in grand style.

Market faces correction pressure amid cautious sentiment

The stock market closed the first trading week of 2025 under significant correction pressure, with investor sentiment remaining cautious. Despite short-term risks, experts remain optimistic about the market's long-term prospects.

Leadership of major bank refutes gambling, money transfer allegations

A private lender has dismissed allegations of its executives being involved in gambling and transferring large sums of money abroad, labeling these claims as 'false and defamatory.'

Semiconductor and chip design investors flock to central hub

An investment certificate on chip design has been given to SkyeChip, a Malaysia-based leader in semiconductors, to develop a project in the central city of Đà Nẵng.

Logistics firms optimistic about growth prospects in 2025: Survey

The logistics industry’s business community has expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025, with nearly 42 per cent of companies surveyed by Vietnam Report JSC affirming that their business outlook will be more positive.

Deputy PM asks SOEs restructuring projects to be completed for approval in Q1

Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc has called for accelerated efforts to complete the restructuring projects of State-owned enterprises for approval within the first quarter of this year.

Việt Nam needs policies to develop national enterprises

The national enterprises contribute to innovating the growth economic model, improving the Vietnamese brand value and promoting participation of Vietnamese enterprises in the global value chain.

Đông Triều City emerges as Việt Nam’s new investment hotspot

The newly-established city of Đông Triều is positioning itself as a promising investment destination in the northern region, marking its elevation from township status as Quảng Ninh Province’s fifth city from November 1 last year.

Việt Nam offers up to 50 per cent of initial investment costs for semiconductor and AI investors

The Government has announced new financial incentives for businesses engaging in semiconductor and AI research and development (R&D) projects.

Việt Nam to complete database of five domestic manufacturing industries in 2026

The project to build a comprehensive database of domestic industries aims to enhance the capacity and efficiency of trade remedy investigations. It also serves as a strategic tool to protect domestic production.

Nearly 18,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods detected

The total estimated value of confiscated goods exceeded VNĐ31.35 trillion (US$1.23 billion), marking a 12.5 per cent increase in cases and a 151.3 per cent surge in the value compared to the previous year.

Standard Chartered promotes green and sustainable financing in Việt Nam’s education sector

Standard Chartered demonstrates its support for education sector clients by leveraging its extensive suite of sustainable finance products, helping to accelerate their transition to a more sustainable future.

Viettel reports strong growth, contributes VNĐ44.3 trillion to State budget

Viettel also contributed VNĐ44.3 trillion to the State budget, a 17 per cent rise from the previous year, while employees saw a 6 per cent boost in average income.

Market ends first week of 2025 with sharp decline

Market breadth leaned heavily negative, with 245 declining stocks far outnumbering 67 advancing ones. Trading value on the southern bourse increased to approximately VNĐ13.5 trillion (US$530.8 million), reflecting a 26.16 per cent rise from the previous session.

Bank charters flights to Thailand to support Vietnamese football team

SHB is fully covering the travel expenses -- including airfare, accommodation, transportation and stadium tickets -- for the team’s supporters and loyal bank customers, ensuring they are present at the Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand to support the team in this crucial final.