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Vietnam calls on Japanese firms to boost quality investment in strategic sectors

Representatives of Japanese businesses praised Vietnam’s foreign investment policies and expressed their commitment to continuing to accompany and closely coordinate with the country. 

PNJ sees 50 million shares traded as Kosy extends floor-price slide

Nearly 10% of PNJ's outstanding shares changed hands within hours on Oct. 2 as the stock briefly rebounded from five straight floor-price sessions, while Kosy extended its losing streak to a 10th consecutive session.

Vietnam weighs fuel pricing reform amid fears of market dominance

Vietnam's plan to let fuel companies set their own prices could give consumers more choice and spur competition, but experts warn that major wholesalers could gain excessive market power without effective oversight.

Vietnam sets out seven strategic priorities to strengthen supporting industries

Vietnam needs to rapidly strengthen its manufacturing and technological capabilities to meet its high growth targets for 2026-2030, with supporting industries seen as a foundation of national industrial capacity.

Lending rates reach 16%, cash-rich firms benefit while borrowers face pressure

Some businesses are facing cash-flow pressures and higher funding costs as the market becomes more volatile. In contrast, companies holding large amounts of cash and bank deposits may generate additional financial income as interest rates rise.

Vietnam studies ways to broaden use of sustainable aviation fuel

Vietnam is studying domestic feedstocks and technologies for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). 

Vietnam sets roadmap to take businesses global

Vietnam is rolling out a five-step roadmap to help domestic businesses expand overseas, build international brands and join global value chains under the GoGlobal programme for 2026-2030.

Vietnam, India move to deepen business, e-commerce connectivity

A Vietnamese business delegation visited Mumbai on September 29-30 to promote trade and investment ties. 

Major companies pour money into electric-charging stations

Charging station infrastructure is emerging as one of the newest competitive arenas in the Vietnamese automotive market as an increasing number of enterprises join the investment landscape.

Jewelry giant PNJ eyes $570 million share sale: Who will put up the money?

After a diamond-related shock and a nearly 68% share-price collapse since early March, PNJ is considering issuing 550 million new shares in a sweeping effort to shore up liquidity and restructure its business.

Vietnam extends zero taxes on fuel through December

Key taxes on petroleum products will remain at zero in Vietnam until the end of December as the government seeks to support energy security and stabilize the domestic fuel market. 

New law shows Vietnam cuts red tape to boost overseas investment

An adviser to a major Vietnamese private conglomerate last week told VietNamNet that it had just received its Overseas Investment Registration Certificate.

Lawyers urge legal framework to protect property rights in apartment rebuilds

When an apartment building reaches the end of its service life and must be demolished, how will the lawful rights and interests of its owners be handled?

Vietnam to move all HNX-listed stocks to HOSE in December

All stocks listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange will move to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange by the end of December, consolidating Vietnam’s listed equity market on a single exchange.

Vietnam plans premium outlet villages as retail market expands

Vietnam plans to develop premium outlet villages and urban outlet centers near major cities, airports and tourist destinations as it seeks to capture more retail and tourism spending.

Vietnam central bank clarifies anti-money laundering oversight rules

Vietnam’s central bank says proposed anti-money laundering rules do not place VIP customers or bank executives under separate scrutiny, clarifying that the data is intended for overall institutional risk assessments.

Vietnam’s market upgrade may draw foreign capital, but can it stay?

Vietnam’s upgrade to FTSE Russell’s secondary emerging-market status could unlock billions of dollars in foreign investment, but experts say the bigger challenge is keeping that capital for the long term.

Three months of farming leaves Vietnam rice grower with just $1.30

After three months growing rice on 1,000 square meters of land, a farmer in Vietnam’s Dak Lak Province was left with just VND35,000 ($1.30) after direct costs.

Vietnam solar power firm posts $1 million loss as equity plunges 73%

Trung Nam Thuan Nam Solar Power reported a first-half net loss of about $1 million, while its equity plunged 72.7% year on year and total liabilities approached $372 million.

Vietnamese couple turns mature loofahs into products for global markets

A couple in central Vietnam is transforming mature loofahs into household goods for overseas markets while creating a new source of income for local farmers.