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According to experts, HCM City should continue developing its capital market, specialised financial institutions and advanced financial products to complement bank lending and reduce dependence on traditional credit sources.

HCM City authorities underlined their commitment to creating a more transparent and business-friendly investment environment by addressing tax concerns raised by foreign enterprises.

While the VN-Index closed higher, liquidity continued to ease, signalling that investor caution remained present as capital largely concentrated in a handful of leading sectors.

It is critical for Việt Nam to remove longstanding bottlenecks in access to capital, land and institutional frameworks to promote the development of the private sector into a key engine for the country’s double-digit growth target, experts have said.

Under the agreement, Siemens will serve as the project's technology partner, providing solutions across five areas: smart infrastructure, sustainability, digitalisation, electrification and life science technologies.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Việt Nam’s exports reached US$215.66 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 19.5 per cent year-on-year. Twenty-six export items generated more than $1 billion in revenue each, including seven with turnover exceeding $10 billion.

More than a policy document on foreign-invested economic development, Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW represents a significant shift in Việt Nam’s development thinking, from an economy relying heavily on low-cost advantages to one driven by knowledge, technology and endogenous strength.

Vingroup, the country’s largest private-sector conglomerate, leaps from 37th to 26th on US$12.8 billion in revenue, a 69 per cent jump that places it ninth among the fastest-growing companies on the list.

Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its nonstop service between Hà Nội and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Việt Nam and the Netherlands. The new service marks a significant milestone in the airline’s international network expansion strategy and further strengthens air links between Việt Nam and Europe.

Đà Nẵng will host the Việt Nam Financial Forum 2026 (VFF 2026) at the Ariyana Convention Centre Đà Nẵng from July 9 to 10, bringing together approximately 350 Vietnamese and international experts, leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and representatives from financial institutions and the fintech and banking sectors.

The Halal market is becoming a promising avenue for businesses in HCM City. With its well-developed manufacturing, trade and service ecosystem and dynamic business community, the city is well positioned to strengthen its role in regional and global Halal supply chains.

Việt Nam's total trade turnover with RCEP member economies reached nearly US$503 billion last year, of which exports accounted for approximately $171 billion, up more than 30 per cent compared with 2022, when the agreement came into force.

The HCM City tax agency said it will maintain regular dialogue with businesses, push ahead with administrative reform and digital transformation, and identify implementation bottlenecks to recommend policy adjustments, facilitating investment and business activities for FDI enterprises.

Among the domains to be auctioned are ab.vn, dr.vn, ic.vn, 9x.vn, ny.vn, hi.vn, ok.vn, fu.vn, mb.vn, ot.vn and vv.vn, along with other letter-and-number combinations with strong branding potential.

In the first quarter of 2026 alone, individuals deposited approximately VNĐ200 trillion into the banking system.

Nearly 1,500 trucks carrying the fruit were cleared through the border gate, according to the Lào Cai International Border Gate Customs Team under Regional Customs Sub-Department VII.

Amidst stringent Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments, businesses are strategically opting to embrace eco-friendly practices to remain competitive in the market. 

Việt Nam plans to put seven new airports into operation by 2030 as part of a broader effort to expand the country's aviation network and meet rising travel demand.