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Bắc Ninh ranks second nationwide in foreign investment attraction in 2025

Funds record positive performance in the first half

Open-ended funds recorded positive performance in the first half of this year with most funds enjoying profits.

Việt Nam has eyes on a new logistics centre in Asia Pacific

Government and ministries have been improving solutions to reduce logistics costs and create favourable conditions for sustainable development of the industry to make Việt Nam a logistics hub in ASEAN.

Prime Minister urges banking system to priotise capital for production and growth

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has directed the banking system to prioritise capital for production and business to fuel growth in the latter half this year.

Striving for petrochemical progress: Petrovietnam's key endeavour

Prof. Dr. Sc. Hồ Sĩ Thoảng, former Chairman of Board of Directors of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), engaged in a discussion with Năng Lượng Mới (Vietnam Energy) Magazine, addressing a range of compelling topics concerning new energy.

Domestic automobile market grows 15 per cent in Q1

Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) sold 23,800 vehicles in June, up 15 per cent from the previous month, VAMA announced on July 12.

Used car market under pressure from cheaper new cars

Many car manufacturers have applied a 50 per cent cut in registration fees for buyers, depending on car models.

Corporate bond trading system improves market transparency and liquidity

The operation of a separate corporate bond trading system is necessary to develop a transparent secondary market and increase liquidity for corporate bonds.

Vietnamese airlines struggle with slot retention at international airports

According to the CAA, the aviation market's resurgence with China is noticeably slow, causing distress for Vietnamese carriers.

Vietnamese producers have way to go to gain ground in Halal markets

Việt Nam is well-positioned to become a prominent exporter in the sector thanks to its geographical proximity to large Halal markets, such as South East Asia ($230 billion in value) and South Pacific ($238 billion).

Opportunities for electronics part–supply industry to make a change

It is a good time for Việt Nam to promptly make innovations to embrace opportunities and accelerate the digitalisation process.

Aviation market predicted to strongly rebound in H2

The domestic market is predicted to experience growth compared to the same period in 2019, while the international one is gradually recovering, reaching approximately 74 per cent of the levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.

Scooters sold below proposed price to stimulate consumer demand

Contrary to a year ago, a selection of models can now be procured by Vietnamese consumers at prices below those suggested by the manufacturers themselves.

VN-Index ends week-long gain with high liquidity

Việt Nam’s benchmark has gained 2.64 per cent this week.

PV Drilling to open four offices in ASEAN to support rig operations

PV Drilling has decided to establish four operating offices in ASEAN countries as part of its efforts to expand its presence in the region.

VN could benefit as investors look for low-cost production centres: Savills

Countries like Việt Nam and Indonesia could be beneficiaries if firms start to look for low-cost production centres in Asia, particularly for labour-intensive and low-margin industries, Savills Asia Pacific has said.

HCM City public spending tardy in first half despite great effort

HCM City's public spending in the year’s first half, at VNĐ15.43 trillion (US$652 million), was only 23 per cent of the budgeted amount despite the many measures it took to remove hurdles.

Vinacomin's coal supply for power generation up 16% in H1

Vinacomin manufactured approximately 21.2 million tonnes of coal for power generation in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent year-on-year and fulfilling 55 percent of the annual target.

Vietnam’s digital economy to continue booming

Việt Nam’s digital economy is projected to grow fastest in Southeast Asia, reaching US$50 billion by 2025, a report said.

Funding and regulatory hurdles challenge Việt Nam's developers long term

Property developers in Việt Nam face challenges in the coming years due to uncertainty in funding and a changing regulatory landscape following the recent real estate crisis.