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Deputy PM urges 1.5-2 percentage point lending rate cuts for businesses, priority sectors

Cybersecurity firm warns of top risks from quantum computing

Quantum computing is advancing rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, offering transformative potential but also raising urgent cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

Stable supply chains, market links vital for expanding Vietnamese exports

By the end of 2024, Việt Nam had 8,274 markets, 276 shopping malls and 1,293 supermarkets. However, most first- and second-class markets were concentrated in urban centres, while third-class markets dominated rural and mountainous areas. Disparities in infrastructure, management and service quality have created gaps that leave room for commercial fraud.

VN-Index falls for third consecutive session

The market also experienced pressure from the withdrawal of foreign investors.

Việt Nam must curb import reliance, strengthen supply chain: experts

Statistics show that the industry spends nearly US$10 billion annually on imported parts, while export products remain weak and fragmented. The reliance on imported components has led to trade imbalances, low domestic added value and the failure to establish a domestic supply chain or build high-tech manufacturing capacity.

Marriott International optimistic about Việt Nam's tourism landscape

Duke Nam, Regional Vice President for South Korea, Việt Nam, and the Philippines at Marriott International, shared his insights into the potential of the Vietnamese market and explored how this prominent player in the hospitality sector manages its operations and human resources.

Strict compliance key for Vietnamese exporters to unlock opportunities from EU trade deal

The EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement offers Vietnamese enterprises the opportunity to expand their share in one of the world’s most lucrative but demanding markets.

Đồng Tháp invests $85 million in Bảo Định riverside residential area

The An Hòa Residential Area project was officially broken ground in Đạo Thạnh Ward, Đồng Tháp Province, on Thursday.

Việt Nam eyes global financial integration with push for digital assets, AI, data-driven banking

Việt Nam is accelerating its transition toward a digital and inclusive financial ecosystem, aiming to attract more foreign investment and align with international regulatory standards as it develops an international financial hub in HCM City.

First turbine of thermal power plant inaugurated in Hà Tĩnh

The US$2.2 billion BOT project has a designed capacity of 1,200MW with two turbines, each generating 600MW.

Việt Nam sees rising European investment inflows

European businesses operate nationwide, but are most concentrated in major cities and industrial hubs like HCM City, Đồng Nai, Hà Nội, Bắc Ninh and Quảng Ninh.

Project on National Business Database approved

The database will cover all types of businesses in Việt Nam, including private companies, state-owned enterprises and foreign-invested businesses.

Reference exchange rate falls further following Fed decision

The move came right after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its first interest rate cut of this year.

Vietnamese firms brace for India’s GST reform wave

This is a landmark reform that promises to generate profound changes in India’s business landscape and will directly affect Vietnamese investors, producers and exporters in this market.

Việt Nam, Cambodia deepen trade ties through agricultural expo in Phnom Penh

The two-way trade reached US$10.1 billion last year, while the figure in the first eight months of the year was nearly $8 billion, up 16.3 per cent year-on-year.

Fresh ideas bloom at Hà Nội market

The market will take place at 489 Hoàng Quốc Việt Street in Hà Nội from September 18-21.

AI-ready infrastructure key to Việt Nam’s digital future

The event gathered policymakers, business leaders and technology experts to explore how AI is reshaping data centres, buildings and power grids.

Việt Nam ranks 44th in 2025 Global Innovation Index

Among the 37 economies in the lower middle-income group, Việt Nam held second place after India, which was ranked 38th.

Credit growth forecast to sprint past Government target

Some large joint stock commercial banks, such as MB, VPBank and HDBank, are even likely to have outstanding growth rates of 25-30 per cent in 2025.

Market struggles on rising selling force

Foreign investors returned to be net sellers on the southern market after net selling nearly VNĐ123 billion on HoSE. However, they net bought VNĐ18 billion on HNX.

Finance minister pushes for London tie-up to build int’l financial centre

Lord Mayor King praised Việt Nam’s resolve, consistency and close coordination in pursuing the financial centre, stressing the City of London’s readiness to share expertise and collaborate, particularly through TheCityUK.