Economy New PPP framework offers strong incentives for science, technology and innovation projects On July 1, the Government issued Decree 180/2025/NĐ-CP, setting out rules and policies for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Number of newly-established firms hit record high in June 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Đà Nẵng FTZ set to join global supply chains in Asia Pacific 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Foreign enterprise to offer LEO satellite telecommunications services in Vietnam 06/28/2025 13:38 | Vietnam Law 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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). 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 09:07 Building material stocks gain renewed momentum Rising prices, domestic demand and evolving regulations have combined to lift the sector's performance and investor sentiment this year. 11 Vietnam news | 06/12/2025 06:06 Market mixed as liquidity hits five-week low The VN-Index closed down 1.03 points, or 0.08 per cent, at 1,316.68 points. 12 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 23:40 PM works with top French firms to advance strategic investment partnerships Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held working sessions on Wednesday with several French corporations and enterprises to promote cooperation and investment in areas such as aerospace, information technology, pharmaceuticals, railways, and energy, as part of his bilateral activities in France. 13 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 23:29 PM urges France to share expertise in railway development The French National Railway Company (SNCF) is France’s state-owned national railway company and one of the world’s leading railway operators and managers, with over 80 years of experience 14 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 22:11 Vietnamese tech giant FPT secures global strategic partnership with Airbus This landmark agreement elevates the long-standing collaboration between FPT and Airbus to a new height, positioning the Vietnamese technology conglomerate among Airbus's leading global technology partners. 15 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 21:32 Real estate bond market rebounds in May 16 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 20:29 Vietcombank becomes first Vietnamese brand in Southeast Asia’s top 30 Being named among Southeast Asia’s 30 most valuable brands not only affirms Vietcombank’s internal strength but also demonstrates the rising potential of Vietnamese brands in the regional market. 17 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 19:20 Việt Nam's PM calls for renewed France ties in tech, energy and logistics Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called on Vietnamese and French businesses to actively connect the two economies. 18 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 19:10 Nghệ An to build new high-tech industrial cluster The project will be located in Diễn Châu District's Diễn Đồng and Diễn Thái communes, covering an area of around 39.55 hectares, with an estimated investment of over VNĐ431.5 billion. 19 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 19:01 Pilot agricultural exchange planned for Mekong Delta At a Wednesday meeting, Deputy PM Trần Hồng Hà urged agencies to launch a pilot exchange tied to a planned agricultural hub in Cần Thơ. 20 Vietnam news | 06/11/2025 18:10 Sơn La plum takes flights with Vietnam Airlines This milestone marked a significant boost for local farmers as well as the consumption of the province’s signature plum variety to meet growing consumer demand nationwide. 12 13 14 15 16