Economy The US’s import ban rocks VN’s seafood industry The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has informed Việt Nam’s Directorate of Fisheries on August 26 that imports from the affected fisheries will be banned from January 1, 2026. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news ACV proposes air logistics hub at Long Thành airport 1 hours ago | Vietnam news New regulations on contractor selection aim at helping accelerate project execution 09/06/2025 18:04 | Vietnam Law Vietnam tops ASEAN in consumer sentiment: UOB report 09/04/2025 13:51 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 13:46 Vietnamese rice gains popularity among Japanese consumers Vietnamese Japonica rice closely resembles its Japanese counterpart in both appearance and taste. 2 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 13:44 Techcombank named best digital bank in Việt Nam for three years in a row This is the third year running Techcombank has won the award, confirming its strong leadership in digital banking. 3 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 13:01 Việt Nam seeks Standard Chartered’s support for international financial hubs The Vietnamese government plans to launch two IFCs in HCM City and Đà Nẵng over the next five years. 4 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 10:41 Experts warn of FOMO amid soaring gold prices Recent surges in gold prices have resulted in a busy trading environment, with many Vietnamese citizens buying gold amid fears of missing out (FOMO). 5 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 09:38 Việt Nam’s non-life insurance market sees more M&A deals After the acquisition of two domestic insurance companies by Korea’s DB Group last year, M&A activities in the Vietnamese non-life insurance sector have become attractive agains this year, with a notable deal. 6 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 09:36 VN, UK strengthen collaboration in digital health, medical tech Senior government officials, healthcare leaders and industry experts from Việt Nam and the UK gathered in HCM City on Monday to discuss and share insights on innovation and digital transformation in the health sector. 7 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 07:40 Market kicks off the mid-March week with a gain Market breadth favoured the positive, with 185 advancing stocks compared to 111 decliners. 8 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 21:43 Industrial real estate expects a boost from policies, FDI The acceleration of legal obstacles removal in recent industrial real estate projects is creating growth opportunities for many businesses participating in this segment. Notably, this is also one of the key factors contributing to attracting investment and boosting growth for real estate in 2025. 9 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 21:39 Việt Nam becomes Brazil’s second largest seafood supplier This shift reflects both the growing demand for seafood in Brazil and Việt Nam's expanding role in the global seafood market. 10 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 18:42 Customs trade hits $1.05 billion on first day of new model The introduction of a new IT system, within the revamped organisational structure, ensured seamless processing of goods, vehicles and transit shipments, enabling swift customs clearance without delays. 11 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 17:43 HCM City bank lending growth down in 2025 Despite HCM City-based banks’ efforts to provide preferential loans, credit growth declined slightly in the first two months of 2025. 12 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 15:03 Nine associations petition about bottleneck of conformity announcement The key shortcomings lie in the approach to quality and safety management, which still leans heavily on pre-inspection, imposing excessive administrative procedures and business conditions. 13 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 15:01 Finance ministry provides guidance to support sustainable business operations Small- and medium-sized enterprises are supported by facilitating connections with financial institutions, investors and domestic and international experts. 14 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 13:25 Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air flights to operate from Tân Sơn Nhất’s new terminal in May The total investment for the terminal is nearly VNĐ11 trillion (US$431.2 million), with construction beginning in December 2022 15 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 12:18 E-tax system resumes operation The suspension, which lasted from 5pm on March 12 until 8am on March 17, was necessary to enhance tax management and implement structural changes. 16 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 11:22 Việt Nam should be flexible in selecting financial centre models: expert A diversified model could see Việt Nam begin locally, like Lisbon or Atlanta, then grow to rival Bangkok or even London and New York. 17 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 09:25 Solar investors signed petitions over COD concerns Thirteen foreign investors and fifteen domestic enterprises in the solar power sector submitted official petitions regarding the issue of commercial operation dates (COD) being granted without formal acceptance documents. Their primary concern was the risk of losing the initial electricity tariff they had been promised. 18 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 09:24 Special consumption tax should be abolished for petrol, air conditioners: NA deputies Some NA deputies believe petrol and air conditioners should be considered essential products and not subject to special consumption tax. 19 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 09:19 MSMEs in HCM City face difficulty accessing loans Many micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in HCM City struggle to access credit, despite banks offering numerous loan packages with preferential interest rates. 20 Vietnam news | 03/17/2025 08:38 Việt Nam pepper price surges to decade high Pepper prices are currently fluctuating between VNĐ159,000 and VNĐ161,000 per kilo, marking the highest levels in nearly a decade. 107 108 109 110 111