Economy Two energy hubs to be developed Việt Nam needs an estimated sum of VNĐ3.3 quadrillion (US$136 billion) for electricity generation and power grid development in 2025-30 period. 06/02/2025 14:58 | Vietnam news PM holds dialogue with businesses on private economic development 05/31/2025 15:14 | Vietnam Law Fines up to 5 percent of revenue for violating personal data protection regulations: consequences from internal threats 05/28/2025 10:39 | Vietnam Law Proposed changes to CIT Law aim to boost tax incentives and enhance transparency 05/13/2025 11:29 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 05/18/2025 14:40 MoIT, Thailand’s Central Group forge partnership to boost Vietnamese exports Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and Thailand’s Central Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the sale of Vietnamese products in both domestic and international markets in the 2026-28 period. 2 Vietnam news | 05/18/2025 11:09 AI Tech Days to showcase latest solutions, expertise in Hà Nội and HCM City Latest artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and expertise will be showcased at Avnet AI Tech Days, which will take place in Hà Nội on May 27 and in HCM City on May 29. 3 Vietnam news | 05/17/2025 19:31 Việt Nam, US promote negotiations on reciprocal trade agreement Việt Nam and the United States have held their first in-person ministerial talks on a reciprocal trade agreement, aiming to deepen economic ties under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 4 Vietnam news | 05/17/2025 14:28 Petrovietnam marks first oil from Đại Hùng phase 3 Việt Nam’s stated-owned oil and gas group PetroVietnam on Friday has officially celebrated the first commercial oil flow from the Đại Hùng oilfield Phase 3 project, underscoring the domestic capacity in energy development towards a new era. 5 Vietnam news | 05/17/2025 11:08 PM hosts leaders of seven Thai leading corporations The PM urged Thai firms and banks to expand investment in key strengths and new areas like the digital, green, and circular economies, emerging industries, and high tech. 6 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 22:18 Vinspeed's high-speed railway investment proposal to undergo review Vinspeed officially registered to invest in the North–South high-speed railway project on May 14. It plans to borrow 80 per cent of the total investment as an interest-free loan from the State with a 35-year term. 7 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 19:55 Trump Group’s $1.5 billion project in Hưng Yên approved for investment The project, located in Khoái Châu District of Hưng Yên Province, spans more than 990 hectares across seven communes along the Red River. 8 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 19:41 AI helps businesses build resilient, adaptable succession teams In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), technology is not just a tool but a strategic partner that empowers businesses to build resilient, adaptable, and forward-thinking succession teams, speakers said at the launch event of the AI-Powered TMS system in HCM City on May 16. 9 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 19:36 Cao Bằng Province showcases its products in HCM City An exhibition featuring over 80 specialty and OCOP products from Cao Bằng province opened at the Export Showroom on Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard in HCM City. 10 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 15:41 Viettel AI’s fact-checking breakthrough showcased at US conference 11 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 14:49 Green energy development in IPs brings chances and challenges for enterprises Development of rooftop solar in industrial parks (IPs) presents great opportunities and also challenges for businesses and investors, according to experts at a forum on promoting green energy within IPs held on May 15. 12 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 14:45 Standard Chartered has partnered with REE to promote gender-inclusive leadership in Việt Nam Standard Chartered has been a trusted partner in Việt Nam’s growth journey, combining international experience with strong local insight. 13 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 14:41 Việt Nam, US foster bilateral economic, financial cooperation Strengthening the Việt Nam - US economic and financial cooperation will open new avenues for collaboration and serve as a symbol of trust and a substantive Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for mutual prosperity, a Vietnamese official has said. 14 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 14:40 Motorbike production hits the one-million mark A sharp rise in motorbike output in April, the first month of the second quarter, has significantly improved market supply and helped push total production since the beginning of 2025 past the one million mark. 15 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 11:17 Vietnam Airlines aims to raise $880m in the next two years Vietnam Airlines recorded revenue of VNĐ112.78 trillion in 2024, eight per cent higher than the annual target. Net consolidated profit after tax reached a record high of VNĐ7.96 trillion, the best financial result in the airline’s history. 16 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 09:14 Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu attracts high-tech, eco-friendly projects Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province is attracting high-tech and environmentally friendly industrial projects, with a focus on enhancing productivity, product quality, and sustainability. 17 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 08:15 Satellite cities seen as a solution to Hà Nội's urban expansion As Hà Nội remains the economic driver in finance, logistics, and innovation, neighbouring provinces are evolving into manufacturing and logistics belts, supplying land, labour and support services, particularly for high-tech industries. 18 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 08:14 The Switzerland of Southeast Asia: How Việt Nam’s spirit fuels a new economic era The Vietnamese are hard-working, disciplined and entrepreneurial in their thinking – the very virtues that make a society strong. Without them, even large economies are threatened with decline. 19 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 08:11 Việt Nam’s plan to cut US car tariffs faces limited short-term impact While Việt Nam’s intent is to strengthen trade relations with the US, the real impact on car prices will be modest, say experts. 20 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 06:10 Open-end funds keep attracting capital inflows Accumulated in the first quarter of 2025, net withdrawals of equity funds were more than VNĐ5.3 trillion, (US$ 20 million) double that of the previous quarter. 8 9 10 11 12