Economy Blue-chips underperform as steel tariff news weighs on sentiment The underwhelming performance of large-cap stocks once again weighed on the market's breakout potential. 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Russian region welcomes Vietnamese investors: Deputy Governor 5 hours ago | Vietnam news 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 | 05/16/2025 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. 2 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 11:17 Vietnam Airlines aims to raise $880m in the next two years Vietnam Airlines recorded revenue of VNĐ112.78 trillion in 2024, eight per cent higher than the annual target. Net consolidated profit after tax reached a record high of VNĐ7.96 trillion, the best financial result in the airline’s history. 3 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 09:14 Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu attracts high-tech, eco-friendly projects Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province is attracting high-tech and environmentally friendly industrial projects, with a focus on enhancing productivity, product quality, and sustainability. 4 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 08:15 Satellite cities seen as a solution to Hà Nội's urban expansion As Hà Nội remains the economic driver in finance, logistics, and innovation, neighbouring provinces are evolving into manufacturing and logistics belts, supplying land, labour and support services, particularly for high-tech industries. 5 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 08:14 The Switzerland of Southeast Asia: How Việt Nam’s spirit fuels a new economic era The Vietnamese are hard-working, disciplined and entrepreneurial in their thinking – the very virtues that make a society strong. Without them, even large economies are threatened with decline. 6 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 08:11 Việt Nam’s plan to cut US car tariffs faces limited short-term impact While Việt Nam’s intent is to strengthen trade relations with the US, the real impact on car prices will be modest, say experts. 7 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 06:10 Open-end funds keep attracting capital inflows Accumulated in the first quarter of 2025, net withdrawals of equity funds were more than VNĐ5.3 trillion, (US$ 20 million) double that of the previous quarter. 8 Vietnam news | 05/16/2025 04:10 Market ends higher despite rising selling pressure At close, the VN-Index was up 3.47 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 1,313.2 points. 9 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 17:50 HCMC organises Vietnamese good promotion event in SATRA retail chain An exhibition event to promote Vietnamese products is being held at Centre Mall Võ Văn Kiệt in HCM City’s District 6 until May 18. 10 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 17:48 Navigating trade challenges for Mekong Delta enterprises The Mekong Delta chapter of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held its members’ business conference for 2025 with the theme "Adapting to New Trade Challenges – Opportunities and New Directions for Mekong Delta Enterprises" in Cần Thơ City on May 14. 11 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 16:06 NA works on draft Resolution on policies for private economic development Key is to improve the investment and business environment, support pioneering enterprises, and reach international standards in order to create new momentum, liberate resources and create new productivity for the private economy. 12 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 14:20 Việt Nam forecast to become world’s second-largest rice Importer by 2025–26 Việt Nam is projected to become the world’s second – largest rice importer in 2025-26, coming only after the Philippines, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 13 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 13:11 Southeast Việt Nam reinforces position as prime investment destination Localities in the southeastern region are augmenting efforts to better the investment climate, further enhancing their attractiveness to both domestic and foreign investors. 14 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 13:05 New Việt Nam-China int'l road transport route opens Compared with previous routes, the new corridor saves each truck approximately one day in transport time and reduces costs up to 1,000 CNY (over US$138). 15 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 10:44 HCM City hosts Thai trade fair Quality Thai products and services are on show at the annual “Top Thai Brands 2025” that opened in HCM City on Wednesday. 16 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 08:08 Abolishing presumptive tax ensures greater fairness and transparency: experts The resolution also emphasises the need to complete the legal framework for individual business operations, accelerate digitalisation and simplify tax, insurance and accounting procedures. 17 Vietnam news | 05/15/2025 07:52 Government proposes 2% VAT reduction on select goods and services until 2026 The proposal, which recommends maintaining this VAT reduction until December 31, 2026, was presented by Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng during the ongoing National Assembly (NA) session. 18 Vietnam news | 05/14/2025 22:18 Việt Nam looks for stronger cooperation with RoK in new era: official Speaking at the event "Meet Korea 2025", Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn said that the Vietnamese Government highly values the contributions of Republic of Korea's enterprises in Việt Nam. 19 Vietnam news | 05/14/2025 21:11 Nearly 900 enterprises join Vietbuild Đà Nẵng 2025 Running from May 14 to 18, Vietbuild Đà Nẵng 2025 serves as a platform to showcase new products, cutting-edge technologies, and international brands in the construction, building materials, real estate and decor industries. 20 Vietnam news | 05/14/2025 18:01 Việt Nam welcomes Chinese firms' engagement in high-speed railway projects: Deputy PM Within the framework of the Việt Nam–China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, the development of a modern high-speed railway network has been placed high on the agenda by Party and State leaders of both countries. 10 11 12 13 14