A key proposal in the draft is to allow eligible banks and enterprises to import raw gold and produce bullion — a function that, until now, has been exclusively assigned to a single entity.

One of the programme’s key targets is that by 2030, all government agencies and state-owned enterprises, 70 per cent of private businesses and over 50 per cent of the population will be using cloud computing services provided by domestic enterprises.

HCM City signed an MoU with US tech firm AMD on June 12 to boost its high-tech and AI ecosystems.

Thirteen medical institutions and wellness tourism companies from South Korea’s Seoul met with many healthcare and tourism organisations from HCM City to explore opportunities for collaboration in medical tourism during the 2025 Seoul Medical Tourism Roadshow, held on June 11 and 12 in HCM City.

The Prime Minister’s Decision No 1131/QĐ-TTg listed 10 strategic technology areas and 32 strategic technology products which aims to accelerate the country’s high-tech development.

The 2025 Ninh Thuận Product Promotion and Business Connection Week opened in HCM City on June 13, featuring more than 20 outstanding businesses, cooperatives, and production establishments from the province.

The EU remained the largest coffee export market of Việt Nam, importing more than 367,000 tonnes worth $2 billion, a rise of 10.2 per cent in volume and 81.9 per cent in value.

The People's Committee of Bình Định Province has just approved an investment policy for the Vân Canh Bình Định Wind Power Plant project, which will now go to bidding to select investors.

The Business Association of High Quality Vietnamese Products and the Business Studies and Assistance Centre have launched the 2025 Green Startup Project Competition in HCM City.

In Việt Nam, 67 per cent of business leaders prioritise productivity, but 84 per cent of employees feel too stretched to complete tasks — both above global averages of 53 and 80 per cent.

AI is not just a support tool, but also a key driver in optimising marketing strategies, analysing data and crafting effective advertising campaigns.

Fatzbaby, a leading Vietnamese brand in baby care equipment, has been in a strategic collaboration with Vinmec – the high-end healthcare system under Vingroup – to support eight of its hospitals nationwide.

That's according to the latest data from i-Speed, a speed measurement platform from the Ministry of Science and Technology's Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC).

A major point of discussion on the Law on Enterprises concerned the proposed requirement that non-public companies issuing private bonds must maintain a debt-to-equity ratio not exceeding five, including the bond value.

The market reacted favourably to easing trade tensions and the possibility of an extended suspension of retaliatory tariffs amid ongoing negotiations.

Taxes collected from e-commerce rose strongly by 55 per cent year-on-year to reach VNĐ75 trillion in January–May.

The “Việt Nam AI Economy 2025” report released on June 12 reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become a core driver of growth, contributing an estimated $120–130 billion to Việt Nam’s GDP by 2040, equivalent to 10–12 per cent of the national economy.

Việt Nam’s strong performance is attributed to its robust agricultural sector, which maintains consistently high yields in key areas such as rice, fruit and vegetables, fishery products, meat and starchy foodstuffs.

Bình Dương Vice Chairman Bùi Minh Trí said the province is ready to partner with global tech investors and will provide strong support in policies, procedures, and infrastructure, especially in growth-driving sectors.

The 2025 Vietnam International Auto Expo started in Hà Nội on June 12, with over 200 booths representing nearly 200 companies from both Việt Nam and abroad.