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VN-Index tumbles as oil and gas stocks hit ceiling

The stock market opened the morning session awash in red, with widespread sell-offs dragging the VN-Index down nearly 76 points within the first five minutes of trading.

Middle East tensions escalate, trade agency issues urgent guidance

Amid rising conflict in the Middle East, the Import-Export Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued urgent recommendations to help Vietnamese businesses limit risks.

New mechanism expected to lead state banks to Asia top 100

Resolution 79, which allows the use of all proceeds from equitization and divestment to increase charter capital for state-owned enterprises, is a breakthrough in the State's capital investment thinking.

Experts suggest 4 key reforms to professionalize SOEs

To transform SOEs into a driving force for double-digit GDP growth, experts have emphasized the urgent need to classify enterprises by function, ensure operational independence, and professionalize the state's ownership role.

Digital landscape shows shift toward experience-led competition, report says

Vietnam’s digital market is entering a phase of experience-led competition as overall user growth moderates and generational preferences fragment across platforms, according to a quarterly report by Decision Lab.

Vietnam advances toward mastering UAV technology

Enterprises producing the latest in high-tech unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are seeing their businesses take-off – reaching new heights around the world.

Resolution 79-NQ/TW: SOEs take core role in mega projects

In Hanoi, SOEs are pouring capital into multi-purpose urban zones, a deliberate move to ease choking urban pressures while securing the capital’s expansion for decades to come

Over 38 billion USD in public investment to fuel new growth momentum

With total public investment planned at more than 1 quadrillion VND (38.52 billion USD) this year, the Government has demonstrated its determination to use public investment as a key driver to achieve economic growth of 10% or higher.

Property identification code seen as catalyst for real estate digitalisation

The regulation requiring all real estate assets to be assigned identification codes and integrated into the national land database from March 1, 2026 has been described by experts as a foundational shift for Vietnam’s property market.

CAAV orders full safety lockdown as Middle East conflict escalates

As hostilities escalate in the Middle East, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has instructed aviation units to ensure flight safety, maintain uninterrupted services, and minimise risks to passengers and carriers.

Vietnam Airlines’ Europe flights unaffected by Middle East airspace closures

Vietnam Airlines’ flights between Vietnam and Europe continue to operate normally despite widespread airspace closures across parts of the Middle East.

Investors eye Vietnam's hotel market

Vietnam's hospitality investment market benefits from the country's strategic location, rapidly growing middle class, and government initiatives promoting tourism development.

Party Chief questions economic efficiency of Long Thanh Airport project

A story currently drawing significant public attention is General Secretary To Lam’s concerns about the Long Thanh Airport project, which is being developed with huge capital of $16 billion.

Deputy PM urges adoption of policy on hiring state-owned enterprise directors

Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra has requested a thorough study of a pilot specific mechanism for hiring, recruiting, and appointing directors and general directors at some SOEs.

Vietnamese firms strengthen foothold globally, better policies needed

As more Vietnamese companies venture into global markets, the key question now is how to enable more domestic enterprises to scale up sustainably and maintain their footing amid intensifying global competition.

Int’l Financial Centre to attract billion-dollar capital inflows

Though newly operational, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has posted encouraging early results, reflecting strong investor confidence and emerging as a gateway for major capital inflows into Vietnam.

Vietnam, EFTA step up free trade agreement negotiations

The EFTA side highly appreciated Vietnam’s efforts and its market access proposals, while reaffirming the bloc’s traditional strengths in promoting private investment and technology transfer.

Aid for agricultural insurance premiums proposed to rise

The Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing support for agricultural insurance premiums and expanding eligible beneficiaries in a move aimed at encouraging greater participation by farmers and agricultural organisations.

Finance Ministry discusses national credit rating upgrade with Moody’s Ratings

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang has held a meeting with Michael West, President of Moody’s Ratings, to discuss measures for improving Vietnam’s national credit rating, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported.

Human capital central to Vietnam’s international financial centre drive

A modern financial centre will deepen capital markets, connect Vietnam to global capital, expand green and digital finance, and fund infrastructure and clean energy - key drivers of sustainable growth, Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh said.