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Việt Nam streamlines telecom quality rules to cut compliance burden

Tax revenue from e-commerce surpasses US$4.2 billion

With the rapid growth of the e-commerce market, tax revenue from this sector reached about VNĐ108 trillion (US$4.25 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024.

Việt Nam attracts nearly US$31.4 billion in foreign investment in 11 months

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Việt Nam, including new and additional investments, and capital contributions via share purchases, reached US$31.4 billion in the first 11 months of 2024.

$529 million spent on Việt Nam’s youth start-up ecosystem in 2024

Việt Nam has attracted US$529 million in venture capital from investors into the country's young start-up ecosystem in 2024, despite challenges in the market.

Fewer businesses established in 11 months compared to last year

For the first 11 months of 2024, Việt Nam had over 147,200 newly established businesses, with registered capital of over VNĐ1.45 quadrillion ($57.2 billion).

Empowering women to create positive social impact: a step toward sustainable development

As Environmental, Social, and Governance practices increasingly become essential for businesses to meet their sustainability goals, there is a growing recognition of the importance of social and governance factors.

Việt Nam’s exports expected to hit highest growth since 2021

Việt Nam's exports are expected to grow by 18 per cent this year, marking the highest rate since 2021, according to UOB Bank.

Việt Nam's housing prices rise almost 60% in five years

Việt Nam’s real estate prices over the past five years rose by 59 per cent, higher than the rate in many developed countries such as the US (54 per cent), Australia (49 per cent), Japan (41 per cent) and Singapore (37 per cent).

Việt Nam's ETFs withdraw nearly $53 million in November

Foreign investors continued to increase their net selling activities in November, with total net sales exceeding VNĐ11.8 trillion. ETFs accounted for approximately 11.3 per cent of this total net selling value.

Banks face difficulties in implementing new regulations relating to land

Credit institutions have encountered many difficulties in the process of performing banking operations after three key laws took effect in August 2024.

Seminar seeks to support Vietnamese businesses expanding to North America

Over 100 innovative Vietnamese businesses and industry experts have gathered at a consulting seminar in HCM City to explore opportunities for growth in North America.

Hà Nội to add over 15,500 affordable housing units by 2025

The nation's capital is set to see significant growth in affordable housing, with plans to complete 19 social housing projects by the end of 2025, delivering approximately 15,540 units.

Market surges with strong increase in liquidity

Market breadth was overwhelmingly positive, with 267 stocks advancing compared to just 57 declining. Liquidity on the southern bourse surged to VNĐ21 trillion (over US$827.6 million), marking a significant 51 per cent increase from the previous session.

NVIDIA to build AI research and data centres in VN

An agreement to develop two centres dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) studies was signed between the Vietnamese Government and the American technology company NVIDIA.

Vietnam Expo in HCM City

Innovative products and services are on display at the 22nd Vietnam International Trade Fair that opened in HCM City on December 5.

Experts discuss solutions to improve urban air and transportation

Leading experts discussed sustainable transportation solutions and the role of science in improving air quality in large cities at a symposium on December 5.

UDIC begins construction of 440 social housing projects in Hà Nội

Spanning an area of 9,305 square metres, UDIC EcoTower accounts for approximately 23 per cent of the residential land in the Hạ Đình Urban Area. With a construction density of 40 per cent, the project will provide 440 apartments, housing around 1,230 residents.