Fiscal policy, capital markets need to share burden for monetary policy

Credit has risen by about 11 per cent so far this year, making it impossible to rely solely on banking capital to drive economic growth while controlling bad debt risks. The focus must shift to fiscal policy and long-term capital mobilisation to minimise negative impacts on the economy.

Association pledges to strengthen Việt Nam – Japan business connectivity

For the new tenure, Vietnam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) will strengthen business connectivity between Việt Nam and Japan, promote digital transformation and competitiveness among member enterprises, expand strategic cooperation with both countries' authorities, and step up support for the Vietnamese community in Japan.

Ministry of Home Affairs plans 7.2 per cent minimum wage hike

The Ministry emphasises that the adjustment aims to balance the interests of both workers and businesses. Most companies are already paying above the proposed minimum wage, so the main impact would be higher contributions to compulsory insurance.

Hà Nội’s economy maintains growth momentum

Hà Nội maintained solid economic momentum in the first nine months of 2025, with its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growing 7.92 per cent year-on-year, according to the Hà Nội Statistics Office.

Việt Nam’s CPI continues upward trend in September

Speaking at a press conference on October 6 to announce the country’s socio-economic performance in Q3 and the first nine months of the year, NSO Director Nguyễn Thị Hương said that September’s CPI increased by 2.61 per cent compared to December 2024 and by 3.38 per cent year-on-year. 

New firms surge on stronger confidence

Việt Nam saw a strong increase in new business registrations and reactivations in the first nine months of this year, reflecting improving economic sentiment on manufacturing and services sectors’ recovery.

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