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Vietnam to borrow up to US$92 billion under 2025–2027 public debt plan

Decision 1940 outlines Vietnam’s three-year public debt strategy and borrowing cap for 2025.

MOF proposes uniform family circumstance deductions for PIT

Regarding the amendment to regulations on family circumstance-based deduction for individual taxpayers and their dependents, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) proposes assigning the Government to regulate the deduction level.

Crackdown on gold trading violations begins tomorrow

The Government Inspectorate will lead a multi-agency probe into compliance, anti-money laundering, and market manipulation risks.

Vietnam spends over $3bil. importing cars despite rising local output

While domestic vehicle production remains high, imported cars saw a noticeable decline in August, according to newly released data.

EVN loss of $1.83 billion: ministry floats two tariff pass-through options

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed two options to incorporate the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN)’s loss of VND 44.792 trillion (about USD 1.83 billion) into retail electricity prices.

Broad profit slump hits Vietnam life insurers, new leader emerges

Most life insurers operating in Vietnam have released their semiannual financial statements. As many as 11 out of 15 reported lower pre-tax profits than the same period last year.

FDI disbursement hits $15.4 billion in eight months, highest level in five years

Vietnam's foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement reached 15.4 billion USD in the January-August period, up 8.8% from the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam posts nearly 14 billion USD trade surplus in eight months

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of 13.99 billion USD in the first eight months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

WB, ADB to provide over 12 billion USD to green projects in ASEAN

The World Bank has allocated 2.5 billion USD, while the Asian Development Bank has set aside 10 billion USD to support green projects in ASEAN, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

PM directs swift measures to stop gold speculation in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for urgent actions to stabilize the gold market and protect macroeconomic stability.

Vietnam’s motorbike production hits new highs ahead of school season

Vietnam’s motorcycle supply stays strong with over 310,000 units produced in August alone, fueling a robust pre-school-year market.

FDI flows to Bac Ninh surge past major cities in Vietnam

Bac Ninh outperforms Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in foreign investment, drawing nearly USD 1.5 billion in just eight months.

Billion-dollar developments reshape Phu Quoc for APEC 2027

An Giang launches major infrastructure projects to transform Phu Quoc ahead of the global summit.

End of state monopoly expected to lower domestic gold prices within 1-2 years

Safe-haven sentiment amid global gold fluctuations, combined with slow increases in domestic physical supply, is expected to keep gold prices high in Vietnam, but the price gap between domestic and global prices could narrow within 1-2 years.

Vietnam marks 80 years of economic change, eyes second major reform

Economists say Vietnam’s next phase of growth hinges on reforms in education, governance, and green technology.

Businesses speak bitterly when being imitated by competitors with similar names

Due to its market popularity, the brand has become a target of intellectual property violations. As a result, the business has to act like a lawyer, engaging in long legal battles to protect itself.

Vietnam to start building 7 bln USD international financial hub in HCM City

HCM City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Vietnam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong

Tourism boom fuels spending rise

The four-day holiday, which began from August 30, not only brought huge revenues to the tourism sector but also boosted domestic consumption, with strong demand for dining, shopping, and travel.

Vietnam coffee exports hit record high

Vietnam’s coffee industry is experiencing a breakthrough year, with exports setting new records in both volume and value.

Vietnam – a highlight of Lego’s global prospects

The official opening of the new factory in Vietnam is helping Lego build a regional supply chain, according to Sputnik. This move comes as the Danish toy group seeks to capitalise on the rising middle class in Asia - a key driver of consumer demand.