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HCM City secures US$6 bln deal for green energy, oil refinery projects

A landmark US$6 billion investment agreement was signed in HCM City Monday, uniting Vietnam’s KOGI Groun and energy infrastructure in southern Việt Nam.

Market sees some momentum amid seasonal caution in May

May has arrived not with a retreat from investors, but with cautious optimism, driven by a mix of macroeconomic resilience, policy adjustments and shifting investor sentiment.

Transport projects expected to create new development momentum for Central Highlands region

Once operational, these projects are expected to open up strong connectivity opportunities between mountainous and coastal localities, creating new momentum for local development.

Credit growth in HCM City hits $155b in first four months

The majority of the credit has been directed toward sectors that stimulate economic growth, particularly businesses and production.

Prime Minister holds unprecedented dialogue with private sector leaders

An unscheduled exchange at the Diên Hồng Hall, attended by top leaders including General Secretary Tô Lâm, highlighted the Government’s strong commitment to private economic development under the new resolution.

Network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts makes debut

The launch of VietNuc not only marked an important milestone in Việt Nam's nuclear energy development roadmap, but also demonstrated the spirit of solidarity and deep attachment of the Vietnamese intellectual community abroad to the homeland.

VN-Index retreats below 1,300 points as market starts week on a weak note

At the close, the VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) dropped 5.1 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 1,269.29.

Electricity price hikes must come with support measures: NA Deputies

This marks the second adjustment since 2023, bringing the total increase over the past three years to more than 17 per cent.

Trump Organization to build Trump Tower in Thủ Thiêm

This week, the Trump Organization is set to hold two critical meetings with HCM City leadership, signalling its intention to further invest in the region.

Vietnamese firms confront rising wave of trade defence measures

Enterprises are facing mounting pressure from an increase in trade defence measures, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Việt Nam is facing 284 trade remedy investigations as of April 2025.

VinFast receives investment certificate for EV plant in Hà Tĩnh

The project has a total investment capital of more than VNĐ6 trillion (approximately US$240 million), with VinFast contributing VNĐ607 billion in equity.

Digital economy - the foundation for HCM City’s sustainable growth

HCM City will enhance digital governance, reform administration, and apply AI to deliver efficient, transparent online public services, said deputy chairwoman Trần Thị Diệu Thúy.

VN speeds up 5G infrastructure development

Vietnamese telecom services operators are accelerating the development of 5G infrastructure, part of the effort to achieve the goal of nationwide 5G coverage by 2030.

Government to implement measures supporting private sector

The Government aims to cut at least 30 per cent of administrative procedure processing time, compliance costs, and business conditions by the end of 2025, with continued reductions in the following years.

Central bank releases draft amended Law on Credit Institutions

Credit institutions are facing potential bad debt risks because Resolution No 42/2017/QH14 has expired.

Cuba strengthens economic ties with Vietnamese businesses

In a bid to diversify its economic partnerships, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel held a meeting on May 16 with a delegation of Vietnamese businesses led by the Thái Bình Group.

Việt Nam’s financial firms heat up with new wave of M&A activity

The movement has intensified during the 2025 annual general meeting (AGM) season.

German businesses in Việt Nam navigate global shifts with resilience and optimism

German businesses in Việt Nam have maintained optimism and a long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market despite facing numerous challenges, experts said.

Long-term, transparent roadmap on electricity price hikes needed

The electricity price rise was the second adjustment since 2023, bringing the total increase in the past three years to more than 17 per cent.

VN-Index likely to enter short-term correction before targeting 1,320-point mark

Despite a sharp recovery over the past two weeks, analysts warn that the current rally could lose momentum without fresh support, particularly as profit-taking emerges and market breadth remains limited.