During the early session, the index traded in a tug-of-war trend, but the market gradually weakened as trading activity remained subdued and lacked leading stocks that typically provide momentum.
Agricultural products remained the largest export category, generating almost $16.4 billion, up 6.1 per cent from a year earlier.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy participated in the Torino–ASEAN (ToAsean) Programme in Turin - an industrial and innovation hub of northern Italy, and hosted the Việt Nam – Italy Technology Connectivity Seminar in Pianezza - a centre for Italy’s supporting industries and innovation activities.
Businesses that have fully integrated ISO and ESG systems account for just 10-15 per cent of the total, and are mainly foreign-invested firms, large exporters and state-owned enterprises.
Authorities have approved two more residential developments for foreign buyers as part of efforts to improve market liquidity and strengthen investor confidence.
The programme quickly became one of the most discussed financial topics on Vietnamese social media and investor forums.
The Vietnamese delegation toured research laboratories and advanced superconducting cooling facilities, while gaining insights into next-generation quantum computing architectures and algorithms under development.
An expert said that Việt Nam needs to move towards a new-generation investment attraction model – one that seeks not only capital but also advanced technology, modern governance, innovation and stronger spillover effects on domestic enterprises.
Hà Nội has proposed a new regulatory framework allowing the conversion between social housing, commercial housing and resettlement housing projects in an effort to improve the use of underutilised housing stock and respond more flexibly to market demand.
Việt Nam's private capital market is entering a new growth cycle, with both private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments rebounding strongly after a prolonged slowdown, according to a report released on May 28.
The Government has approved a nationwide programme to support sustainable business practices through 2030, which presents Vietnamese companies with a major opportunity to accelerate green restructuring and strengthen their competitiveness.
HVN said motorcycle sales in fiscal year 2026 reached nearly 2.3 million units, accounting for 84.7 per cent of the market share in the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM). Export turnover of completely built units and spare parts totalled US$542 million.
The market currently exhibits many characteristics associated with a growth phase, where corporate earnings continue to expand but valuation is no longer the primary driver of stock performance.
Talking to President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to its cooperation with the bank and wishes to further deepen this partnership in the new development phase.
Many locals and visitors attended the 22nd Southern Fruit Festival at Suối Tiên Theme Park on May 31, enjoying a traditional fruit market, musical performances and various other activities.
Vietjet said it has carried more than 3.8 million passengers on over 22,000 flights between Singapore and Việt Nam since launching its first route connecting the two countries in 2014.
From May 28 to 31, Vietnam Dairy 2026, held alongside the Vietnam Ice Cream Expo and Vietnam Milk Tea & Beverage Innovation Expo, is bringing together leading brands, global industry experts and thousands of consumers under one roof.
Việt Nam is restarting its nuclear power ambitions, but before the first concrete can be poured, there are still years of licensing, safety reviews, financing negotiations and technical preparation ahead.
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