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

VN, Tanzania explore local cooperation opportunities

Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Vũ Thanh Huyền visited Tanga from July 23–25 and met with the Regional Commissioner to discuss local cooperation opportunities.

VPBank honoured for corporate governance excellence at ASEAN awards

The prestigious award reflects VPBank’s long-standing commitment to enhancing transparency, accountability, and adherence to high corporate governance standards.

Merging localities promote restructuring of key agricultural products

The ongoing mergers of provinces and cities opens new opportunities to restructure key agricultural products and develop a more sustainable and innovation-focused agricultural economy.

Building a research hub will advance Việt Nam’s fashion supply chain

Establishing a research and development centre for Việt Nam’s fashion supply chain is seen as a strategic move to strengthen domestic production, reduce import dependence, and boost global competitiveness.

New tax plan could discourage stock investment: insiders

The proposed 20 per cent rate is excessively high and could disincentivise retail investors from entering the market.

Supply chain credit model helps SMEs access bank loans without collateral

The model is still facing many barriers in implementation as it is estimated that 65 per cent of sales contracts are still being implemented manually, which limits the appraisal and granting of credit.

Chemical stocks diverge as policy tailwinds favour some over others

Despite both being listed chemical companies, while those benefiting indirectly from electric vehicle promotion policies are drawing investor attention, those supplying chemicals for traditional industries remain overlooked.

Lack of construction materials threatens to stymie key HCM City infrastructure works

A surge in demand for construction materials is putting pressure on major infrastructure projects across HCM City.

Vingroup seeks shareholder approval for business expansion

Vingroup is set to seek opinions of shareholders regarding the addition of new business sectors.

After hitting historic high, VN-Index could reach 1,800 points by Christmas, says expert

The stock market marks the sixth consecutive week of gains last week, with the VN-Index closing at its historical peak.

PM urges putting Đồng Hới airport’s new terminal into operation early

Currently, Đồng Hới Airport is operating at over 50 per cent above its designed capacity, handling around 500,000 passengers annually.

Finance ministry repeals regulations on self-borrowing, self-payment loans by SOEs

The Ministry of Finance has scrapped regulations on self-borrowing and repayment by State-owned enterprises holding over 50 per cent charter capital.

Traravico posts strong H1 revenue after railway merger

Traravico’s average daily revenue reached nearly VNĐ15 billion during the first six months of 2025.

Northern property investors eye HCM City

HCM City continues to be a top destination for northern investors, according to speakers at the "Vietnam Real Estate Market Outlook H1 2025" event held in HCM City on July 22.

Việt Nam accelerates drive to launch businesses in India

The webinar drew nearly 100 Vietnamese businesses from sectors such as food, seafood, agricultural processing, electronics, furniture, logistics, tourism and technology.

Steel sector turns to domestic market amid export difficulties

For the first half of the year, total steel export volume reached just 5.66 million tonnes, generating US$3.7 billion in export value — down 13 per cent and 22.5 per cent respectively compared to the same period in 2024.

Industrial internet paves the way for a new era of growth

From July 22 to 25, the Việt Nam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) under the Ministry of Science and Technology hosted the annual VNNIC Internet Conference 2025 (VIC 2025) in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam rolls out E10 fuel in major step towards green energy transition

The nationwide adoption of E10 fuel reflects the country’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and advancing a low-carbon, sustainable energy model.

Institutional reforms open new investment frontier for real estate sector

As Việt Nam undergoes a significant administrative transformation - reducing its map from 63 to 34 provinces and cities - businesses, particularly in the real estate and manufacturing sectors, are closely monitoring how planning adjustments will unfold.

HDBank recognised as ASEAN's Top 5 in governance for 2025

HDBank was honoured among the Top 5 Vietnamese listed companies with the best corporate governance practices at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 24.