Economy New food safety rules halted as container backlog builds at ports The government has paused new food safety rules until April 2026 after confusion over their immediate enforcement brought import procedures to a halt and clogged major ports, including HCM City’s Cát Lái. 6 hours ago | Vietnam news Where Vietnamese products shine 7 hours ago | Vietnam news Companies report positive sales during Spring Fair 2026 7 hours ago | Vietnam news Spring Fair 2026 opens market opportunities for private firms, household businesses 02/02/2026 14:50 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 13:03 Vietnamese eyes Africa as next export frontier amidst risks in traditional markets With traditional markets tightening through tariffs, technical barriers, and declining demand, Africa offers a strategic avenue for Việt Nam to diversify its markets and supply chains. 2 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 12:02 Bond market powers Việt Nam’s infrastructure growth The Government has shown strong determination to reform institutions, perfect the legal framework and improve the management capacity of the financial market and especially the corporate bond market. 3 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 09:55 Banks must compete by interest rate cut when removing credit room PM Chính early this month directed the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to urgently consider removing the credit growth cap regulation imposed on commercial banks and replacing the administrative management tool with a market mechanism. 4 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 08:52 Exporters urge VAT exemption for green coffee beans and rice In the first half of this year, coffee exports surged to $5.5 billion, with rice exports totalling $2.45 billion. 5 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 08:50 Exchange rate pressure erodes business profits The central bank has opted to gradually adjust the central exchange rate, accepting a controlled level of depreciation to absorb external shocks, protect dwindling reserves, and preserve export competitiveness. 6 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 16:46 Technology key to clean energy transition Việt Nam is undergoing rapid change amid the Industry 4.0 and facing global challenges such as pollution, climate change, energy insecurity, and resource depletion. 7 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 16:36 VPBank, global partners launch $350m deal for Việt Nam’s sustainable development The $350 million loan, with a five-year maturity, serves as a significant funding source to support VPBank’s sustainable finance strategy 8 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 16:27 Central hub to build first black garlic wine and herbal production project A local business, CMA Vua Tỏi (King of Garlic) Herbal company, has started the construction of the country’s first black garlic (ferment garlic root) wine factory with an investment of VNĐ8 billion (US$320,000), setting up the first herbal and global production chain in the beach hub. 9 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 16:05 VIB reports over VNĐ5 trillion in pre-tax profit, total assets top VNĐ500 trillion as credit grows 10% The bank’s strong first-half performance underscores the effectiveness of its strategic focus on operational efficiency, robust risk management and accelerated digital transformation 10 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 15:50 Mobile World Investment Corporation reports record revenue in Q2 On average, the company generated over VNĐ412 billion in daily sales during Q2, highlighting its robust market performance. 11 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 15:49 Vietnam takes steps to realise 8.3–8.5% growth target in 2025 Việt Nam is stepping up efforts to achieve an ambitious GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5 per cent this year, despite global uncertainties and divergent economic forecasts. 12 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 15:44 Dragon Capital reduces stake in FPT Retail, no longer a major shareholder This divestment is part of a broader trend, as Dragon Capital has sold over 13 million of the retailer's shares since the start of 2025. 13 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 15:43 EVFTA after 5 years: Trade Counselor highlights gains, challenges, strategic path forward Five years after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect in August 2020, Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Germany Đặng Thị Thanh Phương described it as a transformative step in Việt Nam’s integration into the global economy. 14 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 15:32 Long Thành poised to join Asia’s next generation of mega airports: OAG Global aviation analytics firm OAG forecasts that Long Thành International Airport in southern Việt Nam could become one of Asia’s mega airports, serving up to 100 million passengers annually within the next decade. 15 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 14:53 Consumers spend $7.8 billion on online shopping in H1 2025 Sales on Việt Nam’s four e-commerce platforms including Shopee, Lazada, Tiki and TikTok Shop in the first half of this year reached VNĐ202.3 trillion (US$7.8 billion). 16 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 13:38 Private enterprises to be a driving force behind VN's brands The brands have not only reached global markets with high-quality products but also built compelling brand narratives, an innovation spirit and strong commitments to sustainable development. 17 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 12:33 Some proposes CIT top rate of 35 per cent to be removed to encourage productivity In the draft, the ministry proposes two reform options, both of which would apply the lowest tax rate of 5 per cent to taxable monthly income of VNĐ10 million (US\$400) after deductions. 18 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 11:52 Taiwan imposes anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese cement and clinker exports The investigation was initiated on August 8, 2024 at the request of Taiwan Cement Manufacturers Association and covered the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. 19 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 11:30 Đồng Nai to auction prime land sites for a target of US$300 million The province has identified five key project groups for priority investment, with total estimated capital of VNĐ18.25 trillion. 20 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 08:19 OCOP programme sparks shift to value chains in Vĩnh Long The “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme is providing a strong impetus for agricultural transformation in Vĩnh Long Province, helping local producers shift away from fragmented, small-scale operations towards integrated value chains. 111 112 113 114 115