The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) on April 13 jointly announced a 50 million USD loan to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in rural areas.

Da Nang has set a target of having at least five financial technology (FinTech) businesses with revenues of over 1 trillion VND ($40 million) yearly, while the Free Trade Zone would contribute 17.9% to the city’s gross regional domestic product.

Deposit interest rates are showing signs of peaking after a prolonged upcycle, but there is limited room for a decline.

Developing the affordable housing segment is expected to help increase supply and reduce house price levels, but to attract developers, policies on land-use fees, taxes, capital, and home-buying conditions need to be clarified.

The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback on a draft decree guiding the implementation of the Law on Population, which proposes financial support for prenatal and newborn screening, as well as the development of community-based elderly care models.

Global technology firms are stepping up efforts to roll out AI-driven commerce tools in Vietnam, as the market moves into a new phase of 'social commerce 2.0' driven by automated messaging and personalised sales.

The push for energy transition stems not only from market pressure or environmental standards, but also from the need to strengthen the resilience of the economy.

The silver economy offers a new perspective on population ageing: instead of treating it as a burden, it is seen as a major economic opportunity.

An official has highlighted improved conditions enabling private enterprises to take on a greater role in major national projects as a central outcome of Resolution No. 68.

Vietnam’s low-altitude economy is emerging as a new growth driver, powered by technology and data, with UAVs among six prioritised strategic tech products and related systems included in 11 national strategic technology groups.

Ho Chi Minh City will issue investment registration certificates within just 15 working days under a newly introduced special mechanism, in a move aimed at accelerating administrative procedures and improving the investment climate.

POSCO Future M, a subsidiary of POSCO Group, has selected Song Cong II Industrial Park in the northern province of Thai Nguyen to build its first large-scale battery materials plant in Vietnam, according to Viglacera Corporation.

Vietnam ranks eighth worldwide in electronics exports and hosts more than 170 foreign-invested semiconductor projects, primarily in chip design, assembly, testing and packaging.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway, Vietnam’s first inter-regional high-speed rail line, was held in Quang Ninh province on April 12 with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in attendance.

FTSE Russell’s mid-term review has reaffirmed that Vietnam remains on track for an upgrade from frontier to secondary emerging market status, paving the way for increased passive and active international capital inflows.

The first batch of fresh durians exported under a newly applied “green lane” process was cleared for shipment to China via the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in the northern province of Lang Son on April 10.

Experts believe that waiting for home loan interest rates to fall is not a good idea as buyers may risk missing out on price opportunities now.

Vietnam's stock market is poised to enter a new development cycle, underpinned by structural reforms, market infrastructure upgrades and prospective foreign capital flows, insiders said.

The Vietnamese stock market has received confirmation that the upgrade roadmap from frontier market to secondary emerging market status will continue.

Vietnam’s tax authority has unveiled a wide-ranging inspection plan, focusing on major real estate companies and commercial banks across key cities.