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State-owned enterprises seek greater autonomy to drive economic growth

Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises propose increased decision-making power and regulatory reforms to enhance efficiency, accelerate investment, and achieve the government’s 8% GDP growth target by 2025.

Banks propose special lending mechanism for major national projects in Vietnam

Leading banks in Vietnam, including Vietcombank, Agribank, and BIDV, propose a special lending mechanism to accelerate loan approvals for large-scale national projects, boost investment, and enhance economic growth.

Vietnam pushes for SOE-led economic acceleration with higher growth targets

PM Pham Minh Chinh has called on state-owned enterprises to drive Vietnam’s economic expansion, urging them to embrace innovation, enhance efficiency, and contribute to sustainable national development.

Vietnamese banks address deposit rate hikes following government directive

Vietnam’s commercial banks respond to the government’s call to stabilize deposit interest rates and lower lending rates, ensuring economic growth and inflation control.

Breaking barriers to lure private investment for energy growth

The Politburo established a framework for private participation with the issuance of Resolution 55-NQ/TW on February 2020, outlining Vietnam’s energy development strategy until 2030 with a vision to 2045.

UK to export more products to Vietnam

The UK’s exports of goods to Vietnam grew by 9.9 per cent last year, and the country is aiming to maintain this momentum in 2025.

MoIT advises local businesses to study new trade defence regulations in US

To protect the interests of Vietnamese export businesses, authorities have advised associations and exporters to thoroughly study the updated US trade defence regulations before exporting goods there.

Lobster and shrimp exports to China, EU see positive growth last month

Lobster exports accounted for nearly half of Vietnam’s total seafood export turnover to China in January.

VN mulls merging laws, streamlining export mechanisms

Export markets, such as South Korea and Japan, have their own regulations and do not ask for the conformity certification mandated by the Vietnamese government, leaving local businesses with extra costs and time wasted on paperwork.

Vietnam’s international textile fair features over 500 booths

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26.

Vietjet launches first direct flight connecting Vietnam and New Zealand

A Vietjet representative emphasised that the route will not only enhance travel convenience but also promote investment and cultural exchange while integrating New Zealand into Vietjet’s expansive flight network across Asia and beyond.

VinFast, VASEP partner for green transition

VASEP and its member enterprises will prioritise using VinFast electric vehicles for transportation and logistics, while VinFast will offer incentives for VASEP’s staff and member businesses to switch from gasoline to electric vehicles.

Petrolimex, ADB partner in energy transition

ADB will provide technical support for Petrolimex to carry out its work, including a preliminary assessment of the group's investment and business portfolio and potential energy transition roadmaps.

Bac Ninh licences 48 new FDI projects worth over 200 million USD

Bac Ninh province now has 2,459 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of nearly 31.3 billion USD.

Apartment prices in Hanoi now average $160,000, far beyond household incomes

Hanoi’s apartment prices now average 4 billion VND ($160,000), far outpacing household incomes and making homeownership increasingly difficult.

Using Pi Coin for transactions violates Vietnamese law, experts warn

Using Pi Coin for payments in Vietnam violates financial regulations, while trading remains unregulated. Know the legal risks before investing.

Posco International to invest in nuclear energy, rare earths in VN

The leading South Korean commercial group is currently investing $1.2 billion in Vietnam.

Vietnamese engineers contribute to designing the world's largest yacht

Vietnamese engineers played a key role in designing Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. Vietnam's shipbuilding industry is gaining global recognition, securing luxury yacht contracts and advancing green technology.

Vietnam’s trade offices boost investment, trade promotions

Vietnam’s trade offices abroad is ramping up efforts to promote investment and trade in line with the country’s ambitious economic targets for 2025.

Realty companies anticipate significant profit surge in 2025

The number of newly launched apartments in the capital may reach between 40,000 and 45,000 units in 2025, surpassing the projected 30,100 units for 2024.