Việt Nam News

Experts remain split on who should bear EVN’s losses.

The EU is now Việt Nam’s second-largest export market after the US, with Vietnamese shipments spanning electronics, garments, furniture, agricultural produce and handicrafts.

Following Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s directive, a number of strategic transport projects in southern Việt Nam have been completed on or ahead of schedule to coincide with the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

Although the stock market faced heavy selling pressure in the final session of the week, the VN-Index still managed to gain 0.95 per cent, closing the week at 1,645.47 points and remaining above the psychological threshold of 1,600 points.

The cutoff date for shareholder registration is set for September 8.

According to the ranking, Vietjet secured a position among the top five enterprises with the highest revenue last year.

Việt Nam stands out as one of Emirates SkyCargo’s fastest-growing export markets in Southeast Asia, fueled by robust demand for high-value cargo such as electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, the company stated.

Việt Nam is regarded as having significant potential for breakthroughs, but to turn challenges into opportunities, comprehensive solutions are required, ranging from institutional reforms and resources to skilled workforce training.

Under the municipal People’s Council’s Resolution No. 17/2025/NQ-HDND on attracting strategic investors, Hà Nội is focusing on creating favourable conditions and offering strong incentives to investors in research and development (R&D), technology transfer, and high-quality workforce training.

Bắc Ninh has recorded its largest lychee crop to date in 2025, with a total output exceeding 205,400 tonnes, according to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade.

The rapid growth of e-commerce in Việt Nam has brought undeniable convenience, yet it also generates mounting environmental challenges, from excessive plastic packaging to increased transport emissions.

To create breakthroughs in agriculture, Khanh Hoa will continue to develop signature crops and livestock, including grapes, aloe vera, green asparagus, onions, garlic, goats, sheep, bird’s nests, mangoes, purple sugarcane, durians, and high-quality rice varieties.

The Prime Minister urged Board IV and economic experts to continue advising the Government on mobilising collective strength, encouraging citizens to invest, produce and contribute to national progress.

HDBank has reaffirmed its standing by being honoured once again in Forbes Vietnam’s Top 50 Listed Companies.

Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, announced the winners of the fifth season of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC) in HCM City on August 22, recognising three outstanding teams with a total of US$225,000 in cash prizes.

To achieve sustainability and supply autonomy, a comprehensive strategy is needed, from livestock planning and technology investment to farmer support policies.

Việt Nam is pressing ahead with its ambition to become a regional financial hub, a goal that hinges on building strong digital infrastructure and internationally competitive services.

As Việt Nam’s economy grows, so do the ambitions of its middle class, yet a frozen personal income tax system is holding them back. Professionals say the system punishes effort, curbs motivation, and fails to reflect the rising costs of modern life. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.