Việt Nam News

Việt Nam has solidified its position as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies after eight decades of national development, according Emeritus Professor Carl Thayer from the University of New South Wales (Australia).

Leaders of Ninh Bình Province held a working session on Thursday with representatives of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Businesses (KBIZ), which has a strong presence in the northern locality.

Việt Nam is standing at a decisive turning point in its foreign direct investment (FDI) journey, drawing unprecedented attention from global investors at a time when capital flows worldwide are seeking fresh destinations.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade stressed the need to review direct power purchase agreements and new energy mechanisms to ensure transparency, feasibility and support for Việt Nam’s renewable energy transition.

A robust framework aligned with the NDC and offering clarity and predictability is essential not only for public and private sector engagement but also for unlocking the economic potential of carbon credits.

Việt Nam’s real estate market surged in July 2025, driven by investor sentiment before Ghost Month and major infrastructure projects marking the 80th National Day.

A portion of repeat international visitors are beginning to purchase property for long stays, retirement or combined investment use.

In HCM City, prime warehouse rents average around US$5.3 per square metre per month, while in Hà Nội, rates are slightly higher at $5.5. Supported by a steady supply of new facilities and cost-conscious tenants, Việt Nam avoids the steep price spikes seen elsewhere.

The State Bank of Việt Nam has proposed that all international electronic money transfers valued at US$1,000 or more within the country’s forthcoming international Financial Centre (IFC) must be reported to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.

The event is especially significant as Việt Nam and the United States commemorate 30 years of normalised diplomatic relations and enter the third year of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Although weakness persisted across the majority of stocks, the strong rebound of banking shares provided firm support to the index, offsetting losses in heavyweights Vingroup Joint Stock Company (VIC) and Vinhomes JSC (VHM).

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will convene the second annual Trade Defence Forum in HCM City on September 25, following a successful inaugural event last year.

The Alliance for Research and Training in Semiconductors and Microelectronics (ARTSeMi) for the 2025–30 period was officially launched at a forum in HCM City on Thursday.

Exports in the first 15 days reached $20.06 billion, while imports totalled $20.29 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of approximately $230 million.

E5 RON92 petrol was capped at VNĐ19,464 (US$0.74) per litre, up VNĐ110; and RON95-III rose VNĐ208 to VNĐ20,092 per liter.

Việt Nam remained Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner in the first seven months of 2025, with two-way trade totaling S$23.1 billion (US$17.97 billion), up 26.1 per cent year-on-year.

A draft circular of the Ministry of Industry and Trade stipulates that from January 1, 2026, E10 will be the sole fuel available nationwide for motor vehicles using petrol engines.

As of July this year, 53 clusters are under compensation and clearance, with about 1,633ha completed. Authorities are focusing on accelerating clearance and construction to bring more clusters online and stimulate growth.