Việt Nam News

Việt Nam exported an estimated 953,900 tonnes of coffee worth US$5.45 billion in the first six months of 2025, increasing by 5.3 per cent in volume and 67.5 per cent in value compared to the same period in 2024.

Provincial mergers, which will reduce the number of provinces and cities in Việt Nam from 63 to 34, is not simply an administrative reform, but an opportunity to restructure the socio-economic space, according to the President of the Việt Nam National Real Estate Association (VNREA) Nguyễn Văn Khôi.

The average primary apartment price even climbed to VNĐ79 million per sq.m at the end of the second quarter.

Under the new system, which took effect June 1, investors across all brokerage firms now have e-invoices automatically issued via email, their trading platforms or service portals — a measure that aims to standardise financial disclosure and strengthen investor protection.

HCM City authorities have approved 17 commercial housing projects for sale to foreign individuals and organisations, a move aimed at expanding regulated foreign access to the local real estate market.

Foreign investors continued their buying trend for the seventh consecutive session, net purchasing nearly VNĐ980 billion across the whole market. 

VINACONEX made the list thanks to its solid growth and consistent performance across its three strategic pillars: construction, real estate and financial investment.

The report shows a rising commitment to sustainability among Việt Nam’s major brands, with the banking sector dominating half of the top 10.

At this year’s event in Seoul, numerous Vietnamese companies successfully navigated the strict requirements of the market to leave a strong impression on global distribution partners.

Hòa Phát produced 2.5 million tonnes of crude steel in the second quarter, up 10 per cent year-on-year and roughly equivalent to Q1 output.

The rise reflected the shift in supply and demand in the primary market and shows that the expectation of interest rate hikes is gradually becoming more evident in bond valuations.

The proposal is included in the ministry’s draft decree guiding the Law on Corporate Income Tax, which has recently been submitted to the Government.

The new decree, which took effect on July 8, 2025, revises the minimum production volume criteria for enterprises seeking to benefit from preferential import tariffs on automotive components under the preferential tariff programme. This policy aims to support domestic vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, particularly those producing environmentally friendly models.

This is an important preparatory step to ensure the law, which takes effect on August 1, is implemented in an effective manner.

Escalating trade tensions stemming from US tariff policies are likely to slow the global economy, posing serious risks for Việt Nam’s export sector and overall production

Green industrialisation is no longer a matter of choice but an essential requirement for Việt Nam to stay competitive in global value chains

Analysts believe that private banks will benefit from policies to encourage the private economy and improve asset quality.

Anchored by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s net-zero commitment by 2050 and driven by global climate imperatives, the energy sector is rapidly transforming, creating new investment and innovation avenues.