Việt Nam News

A strong legal framework and closer coordination between businesses and state agencies are essential for Việt Nam to build a resilient, self-reliant economy and attract high-quality investment, experts said at a legal and investment conference in HCM City on Thursday.

In a recent macro-economic outlook report for the second half of 2025, experts from the KB Securities Company (KBSV) said that in the short term, the exchange rate may remain tense at some points in the third quarter due to three reasons.

Consumer spending in Việt Nam is set to grow strongly over the next two years, driven by solid economic growth, rising incomes, and a stable labour market, according to BMI.

Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises have agreed to establish a new maritime shipping corridor, named “Two Ports, One Route,” directly linking Weifang Port in Shandong province of China with Long An International Port in Tây Ninh province of Việt Nam.

Relevant authorities are requested to swiftly implement measures to encourage non-cash transactions, enhance direction and guidance, and conduct widespread communication campaigns to promote cashless payments.

HDBank (HoSE: HDB) has announced its highest-ever six-month pre-tax profit of VNĐ10.1 trillion (US$383 million) for the first half of 2025, up 23.3 per cent year-on-year, driven by strong digital transformation, robust credit growth, and solid risk management.

In winning a Best Bank CEO award, Jens Lottner joined an elite group of global Bank CEOs that included the heads of JP Morgan, DBS Bank, Bank Mandiri, Mizuho Financial Group, Maybank, OCBC Bank and of other leading financial institutions.

One standout case is LDG Investment JSC (LDG), whose stock price has soared from VNĐ2,670 (US$0.1) to an impressive VNĐ7,070 over the past few weeks, achieving a ceiling price increase for 11 consecutive sessions. 

The supporting industries sector had made significant progress recently, thanks to government policies and efforts from the business community, said Phạm Tuấn Anh, Director General of the Industrial Safety Techniques and Environment Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Standing Member of the Executive Committee of the Việt Nam Energy Association Dr Nguyễn Anh Tuấn and Deputy General Director of Rạng Đông Light Source & Vacuum Flask JSC Nguyễn Hoàng Kiên shared insights with Việt Nam News into the country's energy transition and the role of technology and businesses.

The event focused on the use of technology for risk management and enhancing credit quality with new credit rating and scoring models.

The market received support from both domestic and foreign investors.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasised that Việt Nam welcomes foreign investors, including Indian enterprises, to expand investment in the country.

Việt Nam has a clear strategy and ambition in this field, and is rapidly emerging as a central hub and key link in the regional and global semiconductor value chains, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng.

The main driving force behind this surge is the rising demand from various international markets for this signature Vietnamese summer fruit.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà on July 28 signed Decision No. 1625/QĐ-TTg to establish the Management Board of Export Processing and Industrial Zones of HCM City, aiming to streamline governance and support services across multiple industrial zones in the southern economic hub.

The Customs Branch of Region XX on Wednesday held a Customs–Business Dialogue focusing on the importation of natural resources, minerals, agricultural products, sugar and agricultural machinery through border gates.

The programme continues to be held with participation from many businesses and retail units across the city.