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Vingroup proposes sea bridge connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau

After the $4 billion metro plan, Vingroup now aims to develop a strategic sea-crossing route between Can Gio and Vung Tau.

AntEx aftermath: Shark Binh shares leadership mindset for startups

After public uproar over AntEx, the entrepreneur goes live to discuss the role of leadership in challenging times, drawing from 24 years of experience and personal setbacks.

VN-Index nears 1,700 amid hopes of FTSE upgrade to emerging market

Vietnamese stocks surged as investors await a possible FTSE upgrade, pushing major stocks like Vingroup and Vinhomes to record highs.

Vietnam’s GDP grows 7.85% in nine months, near growth target

Vietnam’s economy posted impressive growth in the third quarter of this year, with GDP estimated to rise 8.23% year-on-year - its second-highest third-quarter growth since 2011, just behind Q3 2022’s 14.38%.

Vietnam’s economy grows 7.85% in nine months

Vietnam’s economy expanded at a rate of 7.85% in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance.

Polish blueberries set to reach Vietnamese consumers

Vietnam has officially licensed the import of fresh blueberries from Poland, marking a new milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries following the entry into force of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vegetarian food market growing 8.1% annually

Vietnam’s vegetarian food market is growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year and is projected to reach a value of 220.5 million USD by 2033, according to market research firm IMARC Group.

Vietnam bank credit growth keeps rising in 2025

Vietnam's bank credit by September 29 this year increased by 13.37% compared to the end of 2024.

Vietnam taps into aluminium surge amid global supply race

As global demand for aluminium reaches new heights, Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender to become a key production hub in the region, thanks to its abundant raw materials, experts say.

Vietnam’s FDI inflows remain strong amidst global stagnation: official

In the first eight months, Vietnam attracted 26.1 billion USD in FDI, up 27.3% year-on-year, while 15.4 billion USD was disbursed, up 8.8%, reflecting the economy’s strong capacity to absorb capital.

Ministry aims for comprehensive tax policies on real estate, gold, casinos

The draft Law on Personal Income Tax proposes a 0.1% tax rate on bullion transfers. Transactions of raw gold and jewelry would remain exempt.

Vietnam – A magnet for German investment

A report by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, released in September 2025, noted that German capital began to flow into Vietnam in the early 1990s, shortly after the country began its economic reforms.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sees further strengthening in September

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector held steady in September with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a further slight strengthening in the health of the industry, according to the latest survey by S&P Global.

HCM City growth tops 7% in nine months, defies forecasts

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s main growth engine, has set an 8.5% expansion target for 2025. To reach that goal, it would need to post quarterly growth of at least 12% in the final three months.

PM orders sweeping cuts to business conditions

Under prior government resolutions, the PM approved a reform blueprint spanning 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies.

Blockchain seen as key to enhancing origin traceability

Blockchain is no longer simply a buzzword. Its recognition as strategic infrastructure underscores its growing role in ensuring data integrity, transparency, and trust across production, distribution, and consumption chains.

Vietnam promotes Halal product exports to Türkiye

Türkiye is both a major consumer market and a regional Halal processing hub, while Vietnam is emerging as a reliable supplier of Halal-certified goods, particularly in processed food, agriculture, beverages, tourism and logistics.

Vietnam’s golden population faces productivity paradox

Despite a young, eager workforce, Vietnam’s labor productivity ranks lowest in Southeast Asia.

Authorities crack down on Vietnam’s largest corporate tax fraud cases

Several major business figures and corporations in Vietnam have recently been prosecuted and investigated for tax evasion, false declarations, and concealing revenues worth thousands of billions of dong (hundreds of millions of USD).

No firms propose to join crypto asset market yet: Official

Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi said that following the issuance of Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on piloting a crypto asset market in Vietnam, the ministry has been urgently preparing for implementation.