Việt Nam News

The Government has shown strong determination to reform institutions, perfect the legal framework and improve the management capacity of the financial market and especially the corporate bond market.

PM Chính early this month directed the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to urgently consider removing the credit growth cap regulation imposed on commercial banks and replacing the administrative management tool with a market mechanism.

To realise its leading ambitions, the country's lithium battery industry needs capital, technology and skilled workers as well as another crucial element: a specialised logistics system capable of handling sensitive and hazardous goods.

In the first half of this year, coffee exports surged to $5.5 billion, with rice exports totalling $2.45 billion.

The central bank has opted to gradually adjust the central exchange rate, accepting a controlled level of depreciation to absorb external shocks, protect dwindling reserves, and preserve export competitiveness.

Selling pressure quickly took over, resulting in a significant downturn after the VN-Index hit a record high.

Việt Nam is undergoing rapid change amid the Industry 4.0 and facing global challenges such as pollution, climate change, energy insecurity, and resource depletion.

The $350 million loan, with a five-year maturity, serves as a significant funding source to support VPBank’s sustainable finance strategy

A local business, CMA Vua Tỏi (King of Garlic) Herbal company, has started the construction of the country’s first black garlic (ferment garlic root) wine factory with an investment of VNĐ8 billion (US$320,000), setting up the first herbal and global production chain in the beach hub.

The bank’s strong first-half performance underscores the effectiveness of its strategic focus on operational efficiency, robust risk management and accelerated digital transformation

On average, the company generated over VNĐ412 billion in daily sales during Q2, highlighting its robust market performance.

Việt Nam is stepping up efforts to achieve an ambitious GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5 per cent this year, despite global uncertainties and divergent economic forecasts.

This divestment is part of a broader trend, as Dragon Capital has sold over 13 million of the retailer's shares since the start of 2025.

Five years after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect in August 2020, Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Germany Đặng Thị Thanh Phương described it as a transformative step in Việt Nam’s integration into the global economy.

Global aviation analytics firm OAG forecasts that Long Thành International Airport in southern Việt Nam could become one of Asia’s mega airports, serving up to 100 million passengers annually within the next decade.

Sales on Việt Nam’s four e-commerce platforms including Shopee, Lazada, Tiki and TikTok Shop in the first half of this year reached VNĐ202.3 trillion (US$7.8 billion).

The brands have not only reached global markets with high-quality products but also built compelling brand narratives, an innovation spirit and strong commitments to sustainable development.

In the draft, the ministry proposes two reform options, both of which would apply the lowest tax rate of 5 per cent to taxable monthly income of VNĐ10 million (US\$400) after deductions.