Economy Transparent business environment appealing to foreign investors During the first half of 2025, the total registered FDI reached USD 21.51 billion, up 32.6 percent year-over-year, the Ministry of Finance reported. 25 minutes ago | Vietnam Law Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut could be VN’s next billion-dollar exports 07/18/2025 15:40 | Vietnam news Central bank to assess compliance of banks in risk management 07/17/2025 18:24 | Vietnam Law Strategic investors key to Vietnam’s international financial center ambitions: Insiders 07/17/2025 10:08 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 19:16 VN-Index nears 1,500 points as market maintains upward momentum By the end of the session, the VN-Index had gained 7.27 points, or 0.49 per cent, to close at 1,497.28 points. 2 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 15:51 High-tech enterprises get preferential import-export treatment According to the Customs Department, the incentive is aimed at creating breakthrough policies to promptly remove legal bottlenecks and facilitate enterprises operating in science and technology development, innovation and transformation. 3 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 15:48 True value helps e-commerce sellers reach sustainability Competing based on value rather than price will help e-commerce sellers achieve sustainable development, experts shared at the TikTok Shop Vietnam Summit 2025 themed "Fun selling – Sustainable Growth", held in HCM City on Thursday. 4 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 14:30 MoST partners with Google to explore digital transformation, AI and SMEs The two sides agreed to establish a joint task force to formalise their collaboration, with a strong focus on quantum technology, a strategic frontier of the digital age, and AI-powered solutions to help Vietnamese SMEs enhance their competitiveness and modernise their operations. 5 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 09:57 F88 earns Gold Level Certification for Client Protection This marks the third time F88 has received this prestigious honour since 2019, and the second consecutive year it has achieved the highest possible rating. 6 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 08:35 Strategic investors key to Việt Nam’s international financial centre ambitions: Insiders Việt Nam’s roadmap to establishing international financial centres (IFCs) hinges not only on planning, infrastructure and human capital, but above all, on attracting strategic investors, according to experts. 7 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 08:30 Pepper industry needs to quickly shift from raw exports to deep processing According to the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA), deeply processed pepper products accounted for about 30 per cent of total export value in 2023, up from 20-25 per cent a few years ago, but still not commensurate with the potential. 8 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 07:56 More data centre investment to be poured into Việt Nam Việt Nam is an ideal destination for data centre investment and the country is expected to see further interest from international investors, experts said. 9 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 07:35 Petrol-powered bike ban accelerates electric motorbike surge in Việt Nam Việt Nam’s electric motorbike market has seen a significant transformation in recent years, emerging as a dynamic landscape for both homegrown manufacturers and global industry players. 10 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 07:15 Petrol car costs set to rise as Việt Nam transitions towards greener mobility The government has asked Hà Nội to study increasing various fees on fossil-fuel vehicles, including registration tax, licence plate fees and parking charges. 11 Vietnam news | 07/18/2025 06:30 Rising material costs challenge the resilience of the construction industry In the cost structure of the construction industry, where input materials always account for the largest proportion, any fluctuations in input prices can quickly erode profit margins. 12 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 22:26 PM seeks FTSE Russell’s help to boost stock market status PM Phạm Minh Chính called modernising Việt Nam’s capital markets a linchpin for mobilising private investments at home and abroad. 13 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 17:34 Việt Nam fosters comprehensive cooperation with France's Normandy region This diverse cooperation, spanning from sports to nuclear energy and high-tech, reflects the immense potential of the Việt Nam-France comprehensive strategic partnership. 14 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 17:31 Industrial real estate gains momentum in new HCM City With anundanr clean land, clear laws and growing talent, the new HCM City area has become a top spot for industrial real estate, delegates said at a July 17 seminar. 15 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 17:24 Driving innovation in packaging: Việt Nam’s contribution to Asia-Pacific supply chains Global food packaging and processing solution provider Tetra Pak has doubled its production capacity at its Bình Dương aseptic carton packaging material factory, now capable of supplying over 30 billion units annually across Việt Nam and the region. 16 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 16:51 Kim Long Motor Huế multiplies investment sixfold According to the People’s Committee of Huế City, Kim Long Motor has raised its investment in the Chân Mây – Lăng Cô project from VNĐ4.4 trillion to VNĐ25.6 trillion. 17 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 15:44 VIB funds REE’s wind power project to accelerate green energy transition in Vĩnh Long This investment supports the Mekong Delta’s urgent drive toward climate resilience and sustainable development, addressing the region’s heightened vulnerability to climate change impacts. 18 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 15:39 MoIT tightens checks on wide HRC steel imports Suspected steel misclassification may have cost Việt Nam over US$90 million in lost tax, with the current 27.8 per cent anti-dumping duty. 19 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 14:32 CAAV proposes adding Gia Bình Airport to national network to ease pressure on Nội Bài Việt Nam’s aviation authority has proposed adding Gia Bình Airport to the 2021–30 plan to ease pressure on Nội Bài. 20 Vietnam news | 07/17/2025 13:29 HCM City apartment prices hit record highs, raising affordability alarm Apartment prices in central HCM City have hit a record VNĐ600 million (US$23,500) per sq.m, raising concerns over affordability and income disparity. 1 2 3 4 5