Economy Việt Nam strives to build free trade zones and duty-free ports PM Phạm Minh Chính urges free trade zones and duty-free ports to boost growth and position Việt Nam as a digital-era logistics hub. 04/25/2025 21:58 | Vietnam news VIC hits ceiling for second straight session, driving VN-Index’s recovery 04/25/2025 20:22 | Vietnam news Vietnamese exporters reinvent solutions on US’s 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs 04/21/2025 11:34 | Vietnam Law Vietnam's economy thrives in Q1 2025 04/12/2025 08:56 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 22:30 Việt Nam increases Government bond issuance to support economic growth Amid global trade tensions, Việt Nam increased bond issuance to boost public investment and domestic consumption. 2 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 16:41 Vietnamese coffee prices rise amid declining output and EU regulations Specifically, the price was VNĐ130,500 per kilo in Đắk Lắk Province, VNĐ130,000 in Lâm Đồng Province, VNĐ130,400 in Gia Lai Province, and VNĐ130,500 in Đắk Nông Province, vnbussiness.vn reported. 3 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 15:57 Việt Nam among Singapore’s top four seafood suppliers Việt Nam's seafood exports to Singapore reached S$28.7 million, an increase of 19.3 per cent compared to the same period last year, accounting for 10.1 per cent of the total market share. 4 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 15:53 Việt Nam expects stronger oil and gas cooperation with Algeria The Algeria-Việt Nam Parliamentary Friendship Group stays ready to act as a bridge to advance Việt Nam’s proposals, contributing to the strong political and diplomatic ties between the two nations. 5 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 15:50 Việt Nam's pavilion opens to visitors at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Spanning 300sqm, the pavilion showcases Việt Nam’s history, culture, and innovation through modern exhibition technologies including holograms, VR, and digital mapping. 6 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 13:22 New stock trading system to go live on May 5 The platform is expected to offer a wider range of functionalities, laying the groundwork for the introduction of new products and services. 7 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 12:54 Techcombank named ‘Best Bank in Việt Nam’ for second year by Global Finance Techcombank has once again affirmed its leadership position in the banking sector in Việt Nam by being named the 'Best Bank in Việt Nam by the prestigious financial magazine Global Finance, at its World’s Best Bank Awards 2025. 8 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 11:28 Vietjet opens new direct flights to Nagoya and Fukuoka, expanding Việt Nam–Japan connectivity In a statement, the airline highlighted that the new routes aim to provide convenient travel options for both locals and tourists, while promoting greater exploration of Japan’s cultural heritage. 9 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 11:16 Equitisation faces major challenges to meet target No enterprise was equitised in 2023, 2024 or in the first quarter of 2025, leaving the full number of 30 State-owned enterprises needing to be equitised in the remaining months of 2025. 10 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 11:07 US calls tariff talks with Việt Nam productive US Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer and Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade (MOIT) Nguyễn Hồng Diên agreed on the importance of making swift progress towards reciprocal and balanced trade between the US and Vietnam. 11 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 11:00 Visa policies hold key to unlocking Việt Nam’s tourism potential: seminar Waiving visas for nationals of key countries and adopting flexible visa policies tailored to different tourist segments will boost Việt Nam’s competitiveness vis-à-vis its neighbours. 12 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 10:28 Global Sourcing Fair opens in HCM City Around 30,000 export-ready products are on display at the Global Sourcing Fair Việt Nam that opened in HCM City on Thursday. 13 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 10:24 Top 500 fastest-growing businesses for 2025 revealed Now in its 15th year, FAST500 honours businesses that are thriving and making strong contributions to Việt Nam’s economic development. 14 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 10:13 Pilot programme on Mobile-Money service extended to end of 2025 The SBV believes the development of Mobile-Money service will contribute to promoting non-cash payments, reducing social costs, bringing convenience to users and increasing access to and use of financial services, especially in rural, mountainous, remote, border and island areas of Việt Nam. 15 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 10:09 HDBank sets ambitious targets for 2025 The Hồ Chí Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, stock code: HDB) has announced an ambitious pre-tax profit target of more than VNĐ21 trillion (US$803.8 million) for 2025, a 27 per cent increase from the previous year, at its annual general meeting on Thursday. 16 Vietnam news | 04/25/2025 08:38 VN urged to strengthen data privacy law The law would also bring Việt Nam in line with global trends. Over 140 countries have already enacted legislation to protect personal data, including India, Thailand and Malaysia. 17 Vietnam news | 04/24/2025 22:55 PM directs SBV, finance ministry to take urgent action amid tariff pressure “The SBV also needs to effectively use management tools to appropriately regulate foreign exchange rates and interest rates with an aim to meet capital needs for the economy and maintain stability in the monetary, foreign exchange and gold markets, besides ensuring the safety of the credit institution system,” the PM noted. 18 Vietnam news | 04/24/2025 22:48 PVI sets strategic 2025 targets after strong 2024 performance Solid performance in 2024 enabled PVI to approve a 31.5 per cent cash dividend—its third-highest ever and the tenth year in a row above 20 per cent. 19 Vietnam news | 04/24/2025 22:29 VinFast to suspend expansion in western markets, shift to Asia: Vingroup chair A new VinFast factory will be built in India and one will go into operation in Indonesia later this year. 20 Vietnam news | 04/24/2025 17:43 Việt Nam emerges as key growth engine in Boeing’s Southeast Asia strategy According to Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), Southeast Asia is the fastest-growing aviation region in the world and Việt Nam is leading the way with an annual growth rate of more than eight per cent—higher than any other country in the region. 1 2 3 4 5