Việt Nam News

Statistics show that by early this year outstanding loans for agriculture and rural development reached approximately VNĐ4.2 quadrillion, up more than 14 per cent compared to the previous year.

SACOMBANK has been honoured at the Sao Khuê Awards 2026, organised by the Việt Nam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) in Hà Nội on May 28, receiving a five-star rating for its “Open-Loop Payment Technology for Public Transportation Systems” in the fintech category.

The 14th National Party Congress identified modern infrastructure as a strategic breakthrough and a key step towards Việt Nam becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030.

Nearly 200 new Vietnamese-made defence products are expected to be unveiled at the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026, highlighting the country's growing defence industry capabilities.

Hà Nội is committed to pursuing “win-win” cooperation with Singaporean businesses and stays ready to create favourable conditions for investors to carry out efficient, sustainable and responsible business activities.

The national programme aimed at promoting sustainable business practices across the country’s private sector during the 2026–30 period sets out a comprehensive framework to promote the development of a responsible, sustainable private sector – one that balances economic performance, social responsibility and environmental protection.

Việt Nam’s insurance market is equivalent to about 3 per cent of GDP, compared with a global average of 6.7 per cent, underscoring room for growth.

The Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) joint venture on Friday announced that it has been granted investment registration certificates for the development of five additional industrial parks across Việt Nam.

Việt Nam’s textile industry is turning to AI, robotics and automation to cut costs, boost productivity and target $49 billion in exports by 2026.

On May 27, the Tân Cảng-Lạch Huyện Logistics Centre opened at Lot KB1 in the Xuân Cầu Industrial Park and Free Trade Zone, marking another step forward in the process of completing the logistics ecosystem associated with the largest deep-water port in the North.

Liquidity stayed subdued for much of the day, causing divergences among sector performances.

Vietjet Thailand is scheduled to receive its 10th Boeing 737-8 aircraft in May as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The airline currently operates 22 aircraft in Thailand.

A transparent, predictable and internationally compatible dispute resolution framework, together with modern financial and technological infrastructure, is needed to boost investor confidence and support Việt Nam’s ambition of building a competitive international financial centre, experts have said.

Hà Tĩnh currently has nearly 12,000 operating enterprises. The private sector contributes about 60 per cent of GRDP, 65 per cent of budget revenue.

The Vietnamese delegation highly valued Japan’s role in international trade while underscoring its active support for and participation in WTO activities.

Analysts noted that Việt Nam-Singapore ties are increasingly moving beyond traditional goods trade towards green growth, innovation and high-quality supply chains, laying a stronger foundation for more substantive and sustainable cooperation in the years ahead.

Deputy PM Hồ Quốc Dũng suggested Việt Nam and the EAEU establish a policy dialogue forum on the responsible use of AI, data protection standards and cybersecurity.

Domestic gold prices have steadily declined throughout May, with SJC gold falling from around VNĐ167 million per tael in early May to below VNĐ160 million by the end of the month after a period of rapid gains.