Economy Nghi Son Refinery processes first non-Kuwaiti crude in feedstock diversification push NSRP expects to import almost 12.5 million tonnes of crude oil in 2026, producing around 9 million tonnes of petroleum products for the domestic market. 01/15/2026 20:30 | Vietnam news New Vietnamese airline takes off with charter capital of $11.4 million 01/15/2026 13:52 | Vietnam news Domestic demand drives OCOP expansion 01/15/2026 13:47 | Vietnam news Vietnam defies US tariffs with robust export growth in 2025 12/18/2025 14:36 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 07:55 Fatzbaby collaborates with Vinmec to strengthen VN’s maternal and infant healthcare Fatzbaby, a leading Vietnamese brand in baby care equipment, has been in a strategic collaboration with Vinmec – the high-end healthcare system under Vingroup – to support eight of its hospitals nationwide. 2 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 07:35 Average speed of nationwide mobile broadband network remains stable in May That's according to the latest data from i-Speed, a speed measurement platform from the Ministry of Science and Technology's Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC). 3 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 07:02 NA endorses proposed debt cap for private bond issuers A major point of discussion on the Law on Enterprises concerned the proposed requirement that non-public companies issuing private bonds must maintain a debt-to-equity ratio not exceeding five, including the bond value. 4 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 04:01 Foreign investors post strongest net buying in seven sessions as VN-Index surpasses 1,320 points The market reacted favourably to easing trade tensions and the possibility of an extended suspension of retaliatory tariffs amid ongoing negotiations. 5 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 17:03 Tax revenues from individual and household businesses increased on tax crackdown Taxes collected from e-commerce rose strongly by 55 per cent year-on-year to reach VNĐ75 trillion in January–May. 6 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 17:00 AI expected to contribute $130 billion to Việt Nam’s GDP by 2040 The “Việt Nam AI Economy 2025” report released on June 12 reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become a core driver of growth, contributing an estimated $120–130 billion to Việt Nam’s GDP by 2040, equivalent to 10–12 per cent of the national economy. 7 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 16:34 Việt Nam among world’s most food-self-sufficient nations: study Việt Nam’s strong performance is attributed to its robust agricultural sector, which maintains consistently high yields in key areas such as rice, fruit and vegetables, fishery products, meat and starchy foodstuffs. 8 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 15:31 Bình Dương promotes hi-tech, digital transformation cooperation with Taiwanese group Bình Dương Vice Chairman Bùi Minh Trí said the province is ready to partner with global tech investors and will provide strong support in policies, procedures, and infrastructure, especially in growth-driving sectors. 9 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 15:26 AutoExpo 2025 highlights Việt Nam’s automotive ambitions The 2025 Vietnam International Auto Expo started in Hà Nội on June 12, with over 200 booths representing nearly 200 companies from both Việt Nam and abroad. 10 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 15:16 E-commerce platforms to collect and pay taxes for online sellers from July 1 E-commerce platforms in Việt Nam will be required to collect and pay value added tax (VAT) and personal income tax (PIT) on behalf of individual and household sellers, according to a new Government decree. 11 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 14:49 Fighting fake goods requires coordinated efforts by stakeholders: seminar Fake goods and knock-offs are posing serious risks to public health and causing enormous economic damage, and drastic solutions and coordinated efforts are required from authorities, businesses and consumers to combat them, a seminar heard in HCM City on June 11. 12 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 14:14 Việt Nam, Switzerland explore potential of locality-to-locality cooperation As a kick-off for SVEF 2025 on June 23, the dialogue connected Vietnamese local authorities and Swiss partners to discuss priorities like smart agriculture, clean energy, innovation, and sustainable finance. 13 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 14:12 Việt Nam-Cuba rice production cooperation project generates positive results Under the project implemented since 2003, Việt Nam sent its experts to Cuba to directly guide Cuban people to change their farming methods, provided training and donated some specialised agricultural machinery. 14 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 12:18 Việt Nam’s auto sales near 30,000 units in May Of the vehicles sold, there were 20,014 passenger cars, 8,983 commercial units, and 213 special-purpose vehicles. 15 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 11:45 Việt Nam ready to further open market for US exports: Minister Việt Nam is ready to further open its market and offer more incentives for US exports, hoping for reciprocal steps, Minister Nguyễn Hồng Diên told Senator Roger Marshall in Washington DC on June 11 (local time). 16 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 11:21 Goods trade via Lào Cai border gates surges to $240 million in May Since the beginning of 2025, cumulative trade value through Lào Cai border gates has approached US$944.4 million. 17 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 11:18 Monitoring at source helps ensure quality of Vietnamese durians, say agricultural experts Issues like cadmium residues exceeding permissible limits and the presence of banned substances like auramine O – an industrial dye – should be addressed by establishing supervision systems and plant quarantine protocols directly at the source. 18 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 11:09 Experts call for tighter tax rules on gold trading Recent inspections have revealed that individuals are trading gold at commercial banks, with some reporting annual turnovers in the trillions of VNĐ. 19 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 09:12 Cutting construction procedures to boost business environment Removing the construction permit requirement is more than a procedural update — it could be a game-changer. 20 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 09:11 Outlook for Việt Nam's banks in 2025 remains stable The overall banking sector’s profitability in 2025 is forecast to improve slightly, with return on assets (ROA) increasing from 1.55 per cent to 1.60 per cent. 129 130 131 132 133