Việt Nam News

Việt Nam’s garment and textile industry needs to develop a closed-loop supply chain with a focus on obtaining self – sufficiency in raw materials in order to meet the rules of origin under the UK – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) for expanding exports to this market.

"When digital assets are officially defined and regulated, it will contribute to protecting user rights, minimising risks, promoting the digital economy, attracting investment and enhancing innovation," said the Vice Chairman of the Việt Nam Blockchain Association (VBA).

Forbes Vietnam revealed its prestigious "List of 25 Leading Listed Brands," highlighting the most outstanding companies across various sectors. Among these, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO) secured a prominent position, ranking third with an impressive brand value of US$474 million.

Banks use charter capital to cover shortages as lending exceeds capital raising, but experts warn this gap risks higher interest rates and banking system instability.

The UKVFTA has fostered British investment in Việt Nam since its 2021 inception, says Britcham Chairman Denzel Eades.

Director General of the Việt Nam Railway Authority Trần Thiện Cảnh said the annual conference is held on a rotation basis between the two countries to negotiate, resolve issues, and reach agreement on annual amendments and supplements to the Việt Nam-China railway protocol.

The ceremony for the National Quality Awards and the Global Performance Excellence Awards for 2021-2023 will take place on December 18 at the Military Theatre in Hà Nội.

With investments in renewable energy projects totalling more than VNĐ308 trillion (US$13 billion), delays in putting projects into operation waste immense social resources

Việt Nam’s economy is expected to exceed 7 per cent growth this year and continue rising next year, despite uncertainties from a potential second Trump presidency and global economic challenges, experts said.

Hà Nội authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hà Nội and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

Market breadth remained negative, with 182 stocks falling, 117 gaining, and 62 remaining unchanged. Liquidity dropped slightly, reaching VNĐ13.5 trillion (US$530.8 million), down 11.7 per cent compared to the previous session.

An exhibition titled "Quintessence of Craft Villages and Regional Specialties 2024" opened in HCM City on 12 December, showcasing products from traditional craft villages, regional specialties and items developed under the One Commune, One Product programme from various parts of the country.

The province encourages the unlimited development of renewable energy sources for export, provided energy security and economic efficiency are maintained. By 2031, Cà Mau aims to export 2,000 MW of renewable energy, increasing to 3,000 MW by 2035 and 5,000 MW by 2040.

HortEx Vietnam 2025 is set to take place from March 12 to 14 next year at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in HCM City.

It is necessary to issue a decree on the foundation, management and use of the investment support fund to attract strategic investors and multinational corporations to Việt Nam, the National Assembly Standing Committee agreed at a meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

The industrial cluster is located in Hòa Liên Commune, Hòa Vang District, Đà Nẵng, spanning over 58.53 hectares.

Standard Chartered has released its latest macroeconomic updates for Việt Nam, forecasting the US dollar will strengthen in 2025 but weaken early in the year. The bank expects strong GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in 2025, with growth easing from 7.5 per cent year-on-year in the first half of the year to 6.1 per cent in the second half.

The recovery of major markets such as the US and EU will be an important driving force for exports, especially in electronics, consumer goods and textiles, the MoIT said.