Việt Nam News

The domestic carbon exchange began pilot trading of greenhouse gas emission allowances at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) on June 29 under the code VN2025, marking a shift from building the regulatory framework to putting the market into operation.

As Việt Nam’s carbon market takes shape, businesses and investors highlight the need for credible emission reductions, transparent measurement and stronger access to green finance.

Large-cap stocks were at the centre of the rebound. The VN30 basket recorded 25 gainers, three unchanged stocks and only two decliners, pushing the VN30-Index up by more than 40 points to around 1,927 points.

The Dominican Government expects Viettel’s entry to bring a major transformation to the country’s telecommunications sector.

Bắc Ninh Province is accelerating digital transformation among its small- and medium-sized enterprises to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness and enable integration into global supply chains.

Thắng said the measure would initially reduce State revenue, but the lost revenue could be recovered in the longer term as household businesses and enterprises expand.

Eleven Vietnamese innovations showcased scalable solutions to tackle plastic pollution at Demo Day on August 20, part of the International Exhibition and Forum on Innovation and Sustainable Development (InnoEx 2026).

Việt Nam has made significant progress in developing its AI ecosystem, with the participation of businesses, educational institutions and technology partners.

VETC and Viettel Money, whose e-wallet is linked to ePass transport accounts, have suspended a plan to charge individual users VNĐ6,600 (US$0.25) a month and organisations VNĐ66,000.

To address this need, Saigon – Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) has introduced 'Sinh lời nhàn tênh' (Effortless Earnings) on its SHB SAHA digital banking platform.

HCM City authorities have approved a 1/2,000-scale zoning plan for the Bà Điểm social housing urban area, covering about 191.6 hectares and designed to accommodate an estimated 67,465 people.

The project has total investment of VNĐ2.15 trillion (about US$82 million) and covers nearly 218ha, featuring a high-end resort, an 18-hole golf course and a range of coastal amenities.

Việt Nam is optimistic about achieving around US$9 billion in exports in 2026, supported by higher production, growing investments in value-added processing, and the advantages from complying with the European Union Deforestation Regulation.

Global demand for aquatic products for food and non-food uses is projected to grow by 11 per cent over the next decade, driven largely by expanding aquaculture and rising consumption in developing markets, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.

The Government will provide support to lower development costs for affordable commercial housing projects.

The ranking, announced under the Vietnam Largest Taxpayers (VNTAX) programme, evaluates companies based on their actual budget contributions during the 2025 financial year.

Covering 119.5 ha in An Phước and Bình An communes in Đồng Nai City, the park is expected to become a centre for IT, research and development (R&D), technology transfer and digital technology business incubation.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the Government and Prime Minister have assigned a total public investment plan of VNĐ1.014 quadrillion for this year, including VNĐ364 trillion from the central budget and VNĐ650 trillion from local budgets. Including additional local budget funds, the total planned capital reached VNĐ1.029 quadrillion as of August 6.