Economy Cashless payments soar as QR Code transactions skyrocket by 150 per cent QR Code payments lead growth with an increase by 61.6 per cent in volume and 150.7 per cent in value, underscoring the rapid shift toward fast and convenient digital payment methods. 10/30/2025 20:40 | Vietnam news Hanoi Convention: Vietnam strengthens anti-money laundering legal framework 10/27/2025 14:00 | Vietnam Law Vietnam weighs establishment of gold exchange to ensure market stability 10/16/2025 10:41 | Vietnam Law Plans to raise per capita GDP to USD 8,500 by 2030 10/08/2025 15:56 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/15/2025 05:46 HCM City goes big: post-merger powerhouse targets next wave of high-tech FDI After merging with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, the new HCM City is positioning itself as a regional investment magnet, rolling out sweeping reforms, mega-infrastructure projects, and bold incentives to attract global tech and clean-energy giants. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports 2 Vietnam news | 10/15/2025 04:44 VN-Index fall slightly, weighed by selling force Foreign investors were still net sellers on the market after net selling over VNĐ1.4 trillion on HoSE and nearly VNĐ66 billion on HNX. 3 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 22:13 Việt Nam - Francophone Economic Forum promotes co-operation for mutual development The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) organised the Việt Nam-Francophone Economic Forum in Hà Nội on Tuesday. 4 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 20:51 Deputy PM asks for highest standards for decrees guiding the establishment of IFC Highlighting that HCM City and Đà Nẵng will be the two localities directly implementing the IFC, he urged both cities to review the drafts carefully and participate actively in the consultation process of the official documents. 5 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 20:46 PVI Insurance eyes US$1-billion milestone after strong nine-month results PVI Insurance has surpassed its 2025 business targets after just nine months, marking a major step toward its ambition of becoming Việt Nam’s first US$1-billion non-life insurer. 6 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 17:40 New decree aims to boost Việt Nam’s supporting industries Supporting industries are seen as a key foundation for promoting the sustainable development of Việt Nam's economy, reducing reliance on imported raw materials and components. 7 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 16:40 European firms show renewed optimism in Việt Nam The index climbed to 66.5, surpassing pre-tariffs level and reaching its highest in three years – showcasing resilience and adaptability amid global headwinds and evolving US tariff pressures. 8 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 14:44 Criteria issued for evaluating effectiveness of science, technology, and digital transformation The Prime Minister has issued a decision, introducing a set of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in socio-economic development, which will be applied to state management agencies, and sector-specific authorities involved in these areas in Việt Nam. 9 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 14:08 Vietjet boosts Australia flights for festive travel season Accordingly, the routes connecting HCM City with Melbourne and Sydney will increase to seven return flights per week. Meanwhile, Vietjet will increase the number of weekly return flights to Brisbane to five, along with three weekly return flights to Perth. 10 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 12:06 Domestic car output surges 52 per cent but demand yet to fully recover According to the General Statistics Office, the total car supply, including both locally produced and imported, totalled roughly 500,000 as of September. 11 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 11:45 Green bond disclosure handbook unveiled in Hà Nội The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in collaboration with the UK Embassy, held a workshop in Hà Nội on Monday to unveil a green bond disclosure handbook designed to boost transparency and advance the green finance market. 12 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 08:41 EVN submits two-component pricing model With the same total energy consumption, those who manage to reduce their maximum demand (Pmax) will pay less, while also helping the electricity system reduce peak load capacity. 13 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 08:40 Việt Nam rice exports face pressure from Philippines ban The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture has signaled that the government will extend the ban on rice importation, originally set for September and October, until the end of this year in a surprise move that could pressure key suppliers including Việt Nam. 14 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 07:43 History to meet diplomacy at Gyeongju's APEC Summit The choice of Gyeongju reflects both cultural symbolism and the government’s strategy to spread international events beyond major metropolitan areas. 15 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 07:43 HCM City’s credit growth rises 9 per cent as it boosts business support in year-end season Credit growth has focused on key sectors such as wholesale and retail, manufacturing, accommodation and catering, transport, warehousing and construction. 16 Vietnam news | 10/14/2025 07:11 Entrepreneurs power national growth through innovation and strategic investment Nearly four decades after the launch of the Đổi Mới (Renewal) economic reforms, Việt Nam’s private enterprises have transformed from modest family-run workshops into powerful engines of economic development. 17 Vietnam news | 10/13/2025 17:10 VN-Index extends gain for fourth straight session While Asian markets opened the week in the red, pressured by new tariff threats from the US and China's retaliatory response, Việt Nam's stock market displayed unexpected strength. 18 Vietnam news | 10/13/2025 15:15 CapitaLand and Taseco forge major Việt Nam real estate partnership CapitaLand Development (CLD) and Taseco Land have signed a memorandum of understanding for strategic co-operation, marking one of the most notable partnerships in Việt Nam’s real estate market this year. 19 Vietnam news | 10/13/2025 14:58 Belavia Belarusian Airlines launches first direct flight from Belarus to Phú Quốc The charter flights on the Minsk – Phú Quốc route will operate once every 11 days. 20 Vietnam news | 10/13/2025 14:22 HCM City pledges stronger support for enterprises to boost growth HCM City authorities have pledged to listen to and respond to businesses’ feedback, advance administrative reforms and place enterprises at the centre of public services. 9 10 11 12 13