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GM Vietnam 2025 connects global tech to Việt Nam’s digital future

Swiss-Viet Economic Forum places strong expectations on top Vietnamese legislator’s trip

There must be strong coordination between central and local authorities, as well as between the public and private sectors.

Việt Nam welcomes experienced foreign investors for long-term partnerships

Việt Nam welcomes capable international businesses to invest long-term and stably in the country, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on July 24.

Counterfeit goods threaten Vietnamese brands, prompt calls for stronger consumer awareness

The growing problem of counterfeit and low-quality goods is hurting Vietnamese businesses and eroding public trust in local brands, experts warned at an online seminar in Hà Nội on Friday.

Committee established to develop proposal on State economic development

The Deputy heads of the Committee include Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng (Standing Deputy Head, directly overseeing the development of the proposal), Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc and Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng.

Banking sector lower lending rates

Alongside adjustments to deposit rates, lending rates across the market continue to decline.

HCM City powers up as industrial giant post-merger

Southern Việt Nam is accelerating, as HCM City’s merger with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu positions it to become a regional manufacturing powerhouse.

VN's trade surge defies global headwinds

On the import side, computers, electronics and components led with a value of US$6.55 billion, followed by machinery and spare parts at US$2.7 billion.

VinFast and banks team up to drive EV adoption in Hà Nội

The partnership offers attractive financing, including loans covering up to 90 per cent of the vehicle cost, terms of up to eight years and interest rates 3–4 per cent below the market average for the first three years.

Petrovietnam tops SOEs, contributing nearly 65 per cent of budget revenue

The company's total revenue is estimated at VNĐ510 trillion, with consolidated revenue of VNĐ310 trillion.

Pay TV continues to decline despite OTT growth

The OTT market last year saw a significant surge, with the number of subscribers increasing from 5.56 million to 7.4 million – a 33 per cent rise.

Postal and delivery services: high revenue, slim profits

Competition is intensifying due to the entry of international players which are pursuing cost-competitive franchise models in Việt Nam with the adoption of advanced technologies.

5G and AI synergy offers Việt Nam a strategic edge

By concentrating investments in high-impact applications, from smart manufacturing and precision logistics to remote healthcare, Việt Nam is aligning 5G and AI to generate real economic value for businesses and society.

Authority urges monitoring of EU’s rising anti-circumvention investigations

The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam urges manufacturers and exporters to increase origin transparency to cope with the European Union’s trade defence investigations, which are rising amid an increase in global trade tensions.

Việt Nam’s manufacturing sector pushes for strategic breakthrough amid global shifts

As global trade shifts and challenges mount, experts at M-TALKS 2025 in HCM City call on Vietnamese manufacturers to upgrade technology, boost competitiveness and embrace global standards to thrive in a rapidly evolving supply chain landscape.

Germany pushes ratification of EU–Việt Nam Investment Protection Agreement

Economic ties between Việt Nam and Germany form a key pillar of their strategic partnership. Germany is Việt Nam’s biggest trading partner in Europe, while Việt Nam is Germany’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia.

Chân Mây – Lăng Cô set to become economic and eco-tourism hub in southern Huế

On July 23, authorities announced the PM’s approval of adjustments to the Chân Mây – Lăng Cô Economic Zone master plan through 2045.

Beauty industry featured in three-day exhibition in HCM City

The series of exhibitions by Vietbeauty, Cosmobeauté Vietnam and Beautycare Plus 2025 was launched today, featuring the latest beauty products and solutions at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7.

VN-Index moves closer to historic peak

However, foreign investors returned to the net selling trend today, withdrawing a net of VNĐ250.43 billion on both main exchanges.

Pepper exports expected to rebound in H2 on rising prices

High prices are encouraging new plantations in some countries, but these will take two or three years to have an impact on supply, Lê Việt Nam from the association said.

Foreign investors hold off on decisions until new US tariffs finalised

The shift in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Việt Nam may become clearer after August 1 – the date when the US is set to officially announce its new tariff policy.