Economy Việt Nam affirms position on global 5G technology map At the Open RAN Connect 2025 international conference in Hà Nội on October 15, Viettel High Tech was named by Gartner as a 'Niche Player”'for its pioneering role in developing and commercialising 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) technology using ASIC chipsets. 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam charts a new course for energy security 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam’s paper packaging market set to soar 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Market upgrade to boost IPO boon in Vietnam 10/13/2025 09:10 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 1 hours ago Vietjet reinforces commitment to gender equality in aviation According to its 2023 reports, women represent approximately 40 per cent of Vietjet’s workforce. 2 Vietnam news | 4 hours ago Establishing an independent, self-reliant railway industry mastering technology and the value chain: Deputy PM The draft decree aims to establish a legal framework that gradually forms core enterprises to lay the foundation for the domestic railway industry’s development, creating a production supply chain for railway industrial products and goods. 3 Vietnam news | 5 hours ago Việt Nam needs legal framework for safe, transparent AI development: experts The rapid AI development poses many legal, moral, and safety challenges, requiring an appropriate legal corridor. Given this, an AI law is of critical importance to creating a legal cornerstone for promoting AI research, development, and governance in a safe and responsible manner. 4 Vietnam news | 5 hours ago Simplifying regulations boosts enterprises, SMEs Speaking at the event, experts and policymakers emphasised that simplifying tax regulations and administrative procedures remains key to supporting enterprises, particularly small- and medium-sized ones, in reducing compliance costs and expanding operations. 5 Vietnam news | 7 hours ago VN-Index gains nearly 9 points on real estate, consumer goods stocks After experiencing two sessions of volatility, the market showed improvement on Thursday, despite several periods of fluctuation. 6 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 21:22 Nhơn Trạch 2 to disburse nearly $7.7m in dividends The record date for this dividend payment is set for October 22, with disbursement scheduled to commence on October 31. 7 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 21:21 Deputy PM meets with Russian counterpart, receives leaders of Russian enterprises in Moscow Both sides agreed to enhance exchanges and speed up preparations to effectively implement the protocols and agreements on expanding cooperation in oil and gas exploration and exploitation, which were signed in May and took effect in October this year. 8 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 21:21 SBV announces plans for gold exchange to mobilise domestic gold resource The SBV aims to develop a comprehensive approach to gold trading that includes secure custody, certification, settlement and effective technology solutions. 9 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 17:03 Driving business, HR transformation in the AI era Việt Nam is at the perfect moment to accelerate growth through artificial intelligence and technology, a conference heard in HCM City on October 15. 10 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 16:37 Hải Phòng approves plan to establish 6,300ha free trade zone The 6,300ha free trade zone will consist of three non-contiguous sites connected to the Đình Vũ–Cát Hải Economic Zone and the southern coastal economic area. 11 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 15:23 Trade promotion conference opens in Tuyên Quang The Department of Industry and Trade of Tuyên Quang Province held a conference on October 16 to promote trade, foster business connections, and support the consumption of local products in 2025. 12 Vietnam Law | 10/16/2025 10:41 Vietnam weighs establishment of gold exchange to ensure market stability The proposed trading floor is a coordinated policy step to complete market infrastructure and regulations, aiming to unlock gold reserves held by Vietnamese households, enhance transaction transparency, and strengthen the State’s management of the market. 13 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 10:08 An Giang to host Việt Nam – Cambodia production connectivity conference The event, a key activity under the 2025 National Trade Promotion Programme, aims to boost import–export growth in southern Việt Nam, strengthen regional linkages, and expand cross-border economic cooperation between the two countries. 14 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 08:24 Revised securities law to strengthen market discipline, transparency If executed well, the new law could improve management and oversight efficiency, ensuring that the stock market operates fairly, transparently, safely and sustainably. 15 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 07:26 Việt Nam’s U2U Network to be listed on global crypto exchange Kraken U2U Network, a layer-1 blockchain platform developed by Vietnamese engineers, has announced that its native token, $U2U, will be listed on Kraken, one of the most reputed and strictest digital asset exchanges in the world, on October 17. 16 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 07:23 VN urged to boost productivity and skills for sustainable growth As traditional growth engines are losing steam, measures must be taken to improve the country's total factor productivity (TFP). 17 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 07:23 Vĩnh Long’s exports rise over 18 per cent amid strong industrial recovery The southern province of Vĩnh Long has recorded a strong recovery in export activities this year. 18 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 07:21 Crackdown on fake and sub-standard goods boost market, brands Market researchers have long voiced concerns over counterfeit and substandard goods, sold directly to consumers on social platforms. 19 Vietnam news | 10/15/2025 21:30 Party leader welcomes Murphy Oil’s expansion plan in Vietnam’s oil-gas sector Việt Nam will continue to create favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from the US, to conduct business and investment in the energy sector. 20 Vietnam news | 10/15/2025 21:25 Deputy Minister pushes for fair, balanced trade deal with US Newly-appointed Deputy US Trade Representative Bryan R. Switzer said negotiations are progressing smoothly with effective coordination at all levels, from ministers and deputy delegation heads to technical working groups. 1 2 3 4 5