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Textile exports face dual challenges of sustaining orders and boosting efficiency amid growing competition

Bank credit for real estate business rises to nearly $94.7 billion

Outstanding loans for urban area investment and housing development projects remained the largest category, reaching VNĐ833.6 trillion by the end of June, up 6.33 per cent from the end of March.

Bắc Ninh seeks to attract Chinese investors to high-tech industries

With strengths in technology, manufacturing and new energy, Chinese companies have considerable room to expand investment in Việt Nam.

Digital transformation in public sector serves national growth

Alongside preventive capabilities, agencies and organisations must proactively build capacity for detection, response, and recovery to ensure when an incident occurs, essential operations can be maintained and quickly restored to normalcy.

Crypto assets added to anti-money laundering law

During the NA's first extraordinary session, 94.6 per cent of lawmakers voted in favour of amendments to the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam, the Law on Anti-Money Laundering and the Law on Credit Institutions.

Digital transformation reshapes securities market infrastructure

For HoSE, developing technology infrastructure, strengthening data capabilities and maintaining system security remain important priorities for supporting stable market operations.

Hà Nội reshapes industrial space around innovation, technology

As multinational companies increasingly incorporate environmental, social and governance requirements, low-carbon production and sustainability into investment decisions, traditional industrial land is becoming less competitive.

Tây Ninh focuses on cashless payments, persistent cash habit notwithstanding

Cashless payment is becoming an increasingly familiar part of daily life in Tây Ninh Province, with digital transactions now widely used in public services, education, public services, and commerce.

Government orders efforts to resolve long-stalled projects to unleash resources

As of the end of July, authorities had identified 4,619 long-stalled projects. Of these, 3,984 were reviewed and classified into six groups, while 635 cases had yet to be assessed.

Investment for Lào Cai-Hà Nội-Hải Phòng railway project raised to US$11.05 billion

The project will stretch about 363km from the cross-border rail connection in Lào Cai to Nam Hải Phòng Station, with another 63km of branch lines.

Vietnam Airlines launches direct flights to Sri Lanka

The new route comes amid a sharp increase in passenger traffic between Việt Nam and Sri Lanka, particularly during the first months of 2026.

Việt Nam–China economic corridor shifts to integrated cooperation

After two decades of development, the corridor needs a new approach, moving from simply “having cooperation” to jointly creating tangible value and shared benefits for all.

VPBank supports Taiwanese businesses as Việt Nam enters a new investment cycle

VPBank is developing a dedicated support model for Taiwanese businesses investing in Việt Nam.

VN-Index approaches 1,800 points on positive sentiment

Market breadth remained positive, with 204 stocks advancing and 118 declining. Liquidity also improved, with trading volume reaching 880 million shares and turnover amounting to nearly VNĐ19.38 trillion (US$740 million).

NA approves 30 per cent income tax cut for small businesses in 2026-27

Individuals and businesses with annual revenue of no more than VNĐ10 billion (US$380,000) in 2026 and 2027 will be given a tax reduction of 30 per cent.

Seafood by-products offer untapped potential for Việt Nam's circular bioeconomy

The seafood processing industry generates large volumes of by-products that could be converted into higher-value products, creating new economic opportunities, reducing waste and supporting the development of a circular bioeconomy.

Việt Nam's economy expected to grow 11% in 2027

AFP reported that Việt Nam’s economy grew 8.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding the previous forecast of 7 per cent.

Vietnamese firms urged to join global value chains

Việt Nam should develop a strong domestic business force capable of absorbing technology, standards, management practices and market access from major corporations.

Hà Nội promotes financial inclusion ecosystem

The capital views financial inclusion not just as an economic task, but as a vital tool for ensuring social progress and equity, as well as strengthening the social safety net for the capital's residents.

Service segment becomes key sustainable profit source for banks

Focusing on payment services, digital banking, bancassurance and wealth management is key for banks to maintain their competitive edge.

Large-timber development accelerated as forestry exports grow

Forestry exports reached US$18.3 billion in 2025, up 5.6 per cent from a year earlier, and totalled $10.8 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.6 per cent from the same period last year.