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Gold at $5,040 per tael as monopoly ends: Banks set to cash in

Vietnam lifts its gold monopoly, opening the door for major banks as SJC gold hits a record high.

EVN Finance rebrands after inspection reveals violations

After receiving the inspection conclusion and announcing key personnel dismissals and appointments, EVN Finance has decided to change its official name.

Vietnam emerges as global sourcing hub amid supply chain shifts

International buyers flock to Vietnam seeking reliable supply chains for food, consumer goods, and electronics as trade tensions and costs rise globally.

Finnish fund predicts “big year” for VN-Index in 2025

Remaining consistent in its optimistic outlook, Finnish investment fund PYN Elite Fund has outlined seven key drivers that it believes will make 2025 a “big year” for Vietnam’s stock market.

Reforms and IPOs fuel Vietnam stock market rally

Capital inflows and reform momentum are reshaping Vietnam’s capital market with brighter growth prospects.

International experts to help build Vietnam’s Da Nang financial center

Vietnam enlists leading domestic and international experts to design a roadmap for an international financial center in Da Nang.

Vietnam ends state control over gold bullion production

The government has officially issued Decree No. 232/2025, amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 24/2012 on the management of gold trading activities.

Hanoi accelerates drive to attract strategic investors

On August 20, the Hanoi People's Committee issued Official Letter No. 4697/UBND-KT to implement Resolution No. 17/2025/NQ-HDND regarding the attraction of strategic investors.

Vietnam to break ground on APEC 2027 infrastructure in September

The government will simultaneously launch major projects in Phu Quoc to serve the APEC 2027 Summit, aiming for early completion.

Vietnam attracts high-quality FDI from Europe and the US

As structural reforms take effect, Vietnam welcomes billions in new projects from US and European firms focused on innovation and sustainability.

Vietnam charts path to high-quality foreign investment leadership

At the 2025 Global Business Forum, experts gathered to explore how Vietnam is shaping the future of foreign direct investment (FDI) through strategic reform and multilateral cooperation.

Investor trust hinges on transparency, not just profits

Long delays in Vietnam's licensing system are causing investors to rethink billion-dollar commitments.

Vietnam launches nationwide 2026 economic census

The Minister of Finance has officially signed Decision No. 2837/QD-BTC to organize the 2026 Economic Census across Vietnam.

Vietnam leads global rice market with highest export prices

Vietnam’s premium rice fetches $399 per ton, outpacing Thailand, India, and Pakistan in global markets.

Expert outlines principles for handling EVN’s VND44 trillion loss

Nguyen Tien Thoa, Chair of the Vietnam Valuation Association has shared his insights with VietNamNet on EVN’s proposal to include its VND44 trillion accumulated loss in the average electricity selling price.

Vietnam may scrap gold jewelry export tax amid record prices

The Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing the export tax on gold jewelry from 1% to 0% to support struggling businesses.

Vietnam’s SMEs risk falling behind in digital transformation race

While big firms harness AI for growth, many Vietnamese SMEs face financial and structural hurdles in going digital.

Bac Ninh’s lychee season hits record high but price instability remains

Despite a bumper harvest of over 205,000 tons, Bac Ninh lychee farmers struggle with volatile prices and export hurdles.

India spends 47 times more on Vietnamese tilapia exports

Vietnam sees a dramatic rise in tilapia exports to India as demand surges in the world’s most populous nation.

Conversion to electric vehicles will require more charging stations

An ecosystem for electric vehicles is gradually emerging, from charging stations combined with rest areas to apps for locating charging points. However, the most critical factor is ensuring energy for transport electrification.