Economy 1 Vietnam news | 08/05/2025 07:35 Stricter rules favour stability, restrict cash payouts The policy, effective from 15 September this year, prioritises capital consolidation over shareholder payouts and signals a shift from broad-based encouragement to more selective oversight. 2 Vietnam news | 08/05/2025 07:19 Rise in exports helps bolster economic growth Due to the recovery of production and export activities, businesses have stepped up the import of raw materials to serve the production of export orders. 3 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 18:51 Agro-forestry-fishery exports rose by 14.7 per cent to reach $40 billion from January to July The sector ran a trade surplus of $11.5 billion, up by 15.9 per cent from the same period last year, driven by robust performance of major farm producers and stronger demand from key markets. 4 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 16:31 Hà Nội leads nation in apartment price growth In Q2 2025, Hà Nội continued to lead the nation in apartment price growth, with the average selling price reaching VNĐ75.5 million per square metre, up 7.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter. 5 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 14:50 Vietnamese rice prices rise to world’s highest while global market softens, says food association The increase is supported by a strong demand from key buyers like the Philippines despite a harvest peak, the association said. 6 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 14:43 Bảo Việt Group posts 31.5 per cent surge in post-tax profit in H1 2025 In the second quarter alone, the group posted consolidated post-tax profit of VNĐ705 billion, up 60.7 per cent from the same period last year. 7 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 14:28 ADB and Thủ Dầu Một Water sign $6 million loan agreement for water expansion project The loan will be used to increase the plant’s capacity from 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres per day, ensuring a reliable supply of clean water for residents, as well as for the growing number of commercial and industrial users. 8 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 11:43 Cross-border trade driving China-Việt Nam ties This grassroots synergy – powered by digital platforms, complementary industries and cultural affinity – has fueled a robust partnership between the two countries. 9 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 11:38 Quảng Ninh reinforces status as top investment destination Quảng Ninh province continued to affirm its position as an attractive destination for investors in the first half of 2025, with major proposals reflecting the growing interest in the northeastern locality. 10 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 10:13 Developing LNG power: unlocking bottlenecks Most other LNG projects in the Power Plan VIII are still in the project investment phase or looking for investors. 11 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 10:11 Tây Ninh gives green light to 400ha high-tech industrial park The project covers a total of 400 hectares, with 200 hectares designated for a high-tech industrial park built to Industry 4.0 standards and the remaining 200 hectares set aside for a smart green urban area. 12 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 09:58 Coteccons ends FY2025 with $1.3 billion backlog, 32% jump in construction projects Q4 gross profit was VNĐ216 billion, while full-year gross profit rose 9.2 per cent to VNĐ778 billion. 13 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 09:30 Shared accountability key to business performance, insiders say Performance is the outcome of a well-functioning organisational ecosystem. It happens when people are placed in the right roles and are led effectively, empowered appropriately and supported by a sound operating system. 14 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 09:06 HCM City to trial shopping, other services at metro stations The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade has proposed a trial model that will provide retail and essential services at stations along metro line No. 1 between Bến Thành and Suối Tiên. 15 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 08:30 Việt Nam to promote development of halal products and services The draft decree states that Vietnamese halal certification organisations will be supported in improving their capacity, achieving international recognition and having their certification results accepted by different countries and territories, especially in target export markets. 16 Vietnam news | 08/04/2025 07:32 Hà Nội and VCCI work to improve competitiveness and growth indices Hà Nội stands out for its robust network of universities and training institutions, giving businesses in the capital access to a highly qualified labour force. 17 Vietnam news | 08/03/2025 17:42 Seafood firms urged to reposition domestic market as strategic priority Seafood producers and exporters in Việt Nam are being urged to overhaul their approach to the domestic market, moving away from viewing it as merely a fallback for surplus exports and instead embracing it as a fundamental pillar of long-term business strategy. 18 Vietnam news | 08/03/2025 12:00 Proud of Vietnamese Agricultural Products 2025: bringing value of Việt Nam’s agriculture to the world The event serves as a vibrant platform connecting hardworking farmers, dedicated producers, passionate distributors and consumers who cherish Vietnamese products. 19 Vietnam news | 08/03/2025 10:31 MoIT honours export achievements, unveils Việt Nam import-export report The Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on August 1 launched a series of events to honour enterprises that have made significant contributions to Việt Nam’s export growth, and to promote and enhance the visibility of Vietnamese exporters. 20 Vietnam news | 08/02/2025 20:00 Handicraft among top 10 high-value export products Việt Nam’s handicraft has emerged as one of the country’s top ten high-value export products with presence in 163 countries and territories, heard a trade forum in Hà Nội on Friday. 108 109 110 111 112