Economy 1 Vietnam news | 05/12/2025 08:28 VN-Index likely to consolidate in short term before testing 1,280-point level Despite strong resistance and uncertain outcomes from the tarriff talks, analysts expect the VN-Index to consolidate in the short term before attempting to break the 1,280-point level and approach the psychological threshold of 1,300. 2 Vietnam news | 05/12/2025 08:25 Streamlined legal framework proposed to promote green industrial parks Green loans only account for about 4.6 per cent of total outstanding loans, showing that green credit in Việt Nam remains modest compared to the size of the potential it offers. 3 Vietnam news | 05/12/2025 08:21 SBV works to ensure $20b preferential credit package is effective and safe The SBV has been actively developing and refining the mechanism to implement the largest credit package ever, with a total value of up to VNĐ500 trillion. 4 Vietnam news | 05/11/2025 19:23 Calls grow for Việt Nam and Russia to strengthen bilateral business ties The main goal of bilateral cooperation between the two countries is to develop concrete projects and promote mutual investment that delivers tangible results. 5 Vietnam news | 05/11/2025 18:38 Party General Secretary receives leaders of prominent Russian businesses Party General Secretary Tô Lâm met with leaders of several leading Russian enterprises in the morning of May 11 (local time). 6 Vietnam news | 05/11/2025 18:27 Vietnamese staples showcased at RCEP Economic and Trade Expo in China A wide range of high-quality Vietnamese products like coffee, durian and cashew nuts, was exhibited at the Second Hunan (Huaihua) RCEP Economic and Trade Expo in Huaihua City, China from May 8 to 11. 7 Vietnam news | 05/11/2025 18:24 PM calls for breakthrough policies for Việt Nam’s int’l financial centre According to the Politburo's conclusion on establishing a comprehensive international financial centre in Hồ Chí Minh City and a regional financial centre in Đà Nẵng, these facilities will operate under exceptional management mechanisms that enhance competitiveness while implementing appropriate risk management and oversight protocols. 8 Vietnam news | 05/10/2025 21:58 PM calls for breakthrough policies for Việt Nam’s int’l financial centre According to the Politburo's conclusion on establishing a comprehensive international financial centre in Hồ Chí Minh City and a regional financial centre in Đà Nẵng, these facilities will operate under exceptional management mechanisms that enhance competitiveness while implementing appropriate risk management and oversight protocols. 9 Vietnam news | 05/10/2025 16:34 Vietnamese enterprises urged to adopt strategic measures amid US tariff threat Amid unpredictable fluctuations in US tariff policies, Vietnamese businesses must take a proactive and strategic approach to sustain their exports to this key market, experts emphasised at a workshop held in HCM City on May 9. 10 Vietnam news | 05/10/2025 12:52 Forum to deepen Việt Nam, Austria tech cooperation The “Việt Nam – Austria High - Tech and Innovation Forum” is jointly organised by Việt Nam’s National Innovation Center (NIC), the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria and the Austrian Economic Chambers. 11 Vietnam news | 05/10/2025 08:59 Việt Nam's affordable housing mismatch continues Although the Government launched a VNĐ120 trillion (US$4.74 billion) credit package to boost affordable housing, data shows that less than 2 per cent has been disbursed. 12 Vietnam Law | 05/10/2025 08:00 Enterprise Law under revision to strengthen corporate transparency The Government has recently proposed draft amendments to the Law on Enterprises to legislators for discussion, introducing new provisions aimed at improving transparency in corporate operations and curbing the formation of shell companies and inflated charter capital. 13 Vietnam Law | 05/10/2025 08:00 Enterprise Law under revision to strengthen corporate transparency The Government has recently proposed draft amendments to the Law on Enterprises to legislators for discussion, introducing new provisions aimed at improving transparency in corporate operations and curbing the formation of shell companies and inflated charter capital. 14 Vietnam news | 05/09/2025 21:45 Electricity prices increase by 4.8 per cent amid soaring generation costs Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) on Friday announced that the average retail electricity price will be increased by 4.8 per cent starting from Saturday, marking the fourth hike since early 2023. 15 Vietnam news | 05/09/2025 21:44 Special consumption tax to be imposed on petrol to meet environmental goals Environmental pollution is on the rise, and without imposing a tax on petrol, it will be difficult to change consumer behavior, the minister stated. A special consumption tax on petrol has been in place since 1998. 16 Vietnam news | 05/09/2025 19:47 HCM City to further support private economy, a crucial driver for the city’s development The private economy was crucial driver for HCM City’s growth over the past four months and the city will introduce a series of measures to further support this sector, affirmed HCM City’s Department of Finance. 17 Vietnam news | 05/09/2025 18:06 Master planning scheme for Phú Quốc International Airport announced The airport improvements will make Phú Quốc, the Pearl Island, an important tourism and marine economic hub of the country. 18 Vietnam news | 05/09/2025 16:20 Agriculture minister calls for export reform, supports US farm imports Minister of Agriculture and Environment Đỗ Đức Duy urged enterprises to invest in processing, logistics and quality control while strengthening value chain ties and staying alert to US trade rules. 19 Vietnam news | 05/09/2025 15:54 Việt Nam joins meeting on negotiations for upgrading ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement ASEAN economic ministers shared the view that completing the negotiations for upgrading the ATIGA would send positive signals to the business community about ASEAN’s strong commitment to regional economic integration through reducing trade barriers 20 Vietnam news | 05/09/2025 15:47 PM askes measures to aid farm exports amid global trade volatility The PM asked the Minister of Agriculture and Environment to raise appropriate measures to strengthen domestic production to ensure food security and exports in all circumstances. 161 162 163 164 165