Economy Việt Nam's GDP growth poised to beat forecast by 0.3%: official The government is also pushing for public investment capital disbursement, promoting new growth drivers, and capitalising on the 17 signed free trade agreements while advancing new trade pacts. 07/03/2025 21:48 | Vietnam news Việt Nam's stock market may be upgraded in September: deputy minister 07/03/2025 17:36 | Vietnam news Frozen durian exports triple 07/03/2025 17:27 | Vietnam news Legalizing digital assets opens new investment opportunities in Vietnam 06/19/2025 16:51 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 21:44 Việt Nam’s property market faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges The forum "Real Estate Investment in the New Era – New Mindset, New Opportunities", held in Hà Nội on July 3, gathered a range of expert opinions highlighting both the prospects and the unprecedented challenges facing the real estate sector. 2 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 17:25 Petrol prices fall sharply on Thursday The authorities decided not to use the petrol and oil price stabilisation fund for any of the fuel categories. 3 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 16:44 Rising selling force weighs on VN-Index in last minutes Liquidity on the southern bourse soared, highlighting a significant sell-off, while foreign investors continued to make substantial purchases. 4 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 16:33 Hà Nội launches large-scale promotion campaign with attractive incentives Major supermarket systems and retail chains such as Winmart, BRG, Central Retail, Aeon, Lotte, Co.opmart, MediaMart and Pico will join the campaign, offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of products. 5 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 16:28 Việt Nam, one of the most promising players on the global semiconductor landscape Amid growing global demand, fragile supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, Việt Nam is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising players in the global semiconductor landscape, a seminar heard in HCM City on July 2. 6 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 15:46 Trade negotiation results with the US are positive for Việt Nam: experts On Truth Social, US President Trump on Wednesday stated that, per the "Great Deal of Cooperation," Việt Nam would "pay the United States a 20 per cent tariff on any and all goods sent into our Territory, and a 40 per cent tariff on any transshipping." 7 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 12:30 New PPP framework offers strong incentives for science, technology and innovation projects On July 1, the Government issued Decree 180/2025/NĐ-CP, setting out rules and policies for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. 8 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 11:39 Number of newly-established firms hit record high in June The number of newly registered enterprises set a record high in June, surpassing 24,000, more than double the average during the 2021– 24 period. 9 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 11:00 Đà Nẵng FTZ set to join global supply chains in Asia Pacific The Prime Minister's Decision on the establishment of Đà Nẵng Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which was officially announced on June 21, on 1,881 hectares, would help contribute 17.9 per cent to Đà Nẵng City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) and create 127,000 jobs by 2040. 10 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 10:51 Việt Nam’s first Tetra Recart line launched This milestone marks a significant advancement in the country’s food and beverage industry. 11 Vietnam Law | 07/03/2025 10:07 Securities firms hike fees amid new VAT rules From July 1, several previously VAT-exempt brokerage services are subject to a 10- percent VAT rate, prompting firms to revise their service charges accordingly. 12 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 09:59 PMI declines amid sharpest drop in export orders in over two years The overall health of Việt Nam’s manufacturing sector weakened further in June, driven by a third straight monthly decline in new orders. Although new business decreased modestly, the rate of decline accelerated compared to May. 13 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 09:32 Operational strength emerges as key asset for alternative finance firms As capital markets become more cautious, investors are shifting focus from rapid growth to sustainability, risk management and regulatory readiness. 14 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 08:30 Northwest region pushes for stronger agricultural value chains Certification rates for quality products are still low, and weaknesses in value chain linkages, post-harvest processing and preservation are hindering the region’s competitiveness in wider markets. 15 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 08:15 Provincial mergers strengthen appeal to foreign investors On June 30, localities across Việt Nam announced resolutions on the merger of administrative units, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to streamline governance and promote regional development. Following the restructuring, Việt Nam will consist of 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities. 16 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 08:03 Many banks accelerate plans to list shares on HoSE The trend of moving to HoSE is expected to help banks improve transparency, expand fundraising opportunities, and affirm their position in the capital market. 17 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 08:02 Securities firms hike fees amid new VAT rules From July 1, several previously VAT-exempt brokerage services are subject to a 10 per cent VAT rate, prompting firms to revise their service charges accordingly. 18 Vietnam news | 07/03/2025 07:31 HCM City organises discussion panel on how to combat fake goods Businesses and officials in HCM City called for increased inspections and crackdowns on counterfeit goods to protect consumers and legitimate firms at a conference held in HCM City on July 2 by Người Lao Động newspaper. 19 Vietnam news | 07/02/2025 23:28 Singapore's Makara Capital Partners urged to invest in Việt Nam's priority sectors Makara emphasised that the company has thoroughly studied the Vietnamese market and strongly believes in the country’s strategic development direction, long-term vision, and growth aspirations. 20 Vietnam news | 07/02/2025 21:47 Việt Nam, Australia step up trade, energy, industrial partnerships Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên stressed that the ministerial-level cooperation mechanisms between the two countries, including the ministerial-level dialogue on trade and the one on energy and minerals, play an important role in promoting multifaceted collaboration. 1 2 3 4 5