Economy Residential sector leads M&A market The residential real estate sector leads real estate mergers and acquisitions activity with over 70 per cent of total transaction volume, experts said. 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam property supply hits seven-year high, fuelling sharp price gains 12/25/2025 20:07 | Vietnam news Vingroup withdraws bid for the North–South high-speed railway project 12/25/2025 17:50 | Vietnam news Medical tourism - new driver of growth, healthcare quality in Vietnam 11/30/2025 14:08 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 03/25/2025 09:25 Central province opens major projects for its reunification anniversary A series of key traffic and industrial projects have been launched in celebration of the central province’s Reunification Day (March 24), promising smooth conditions for the investment flow of VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.4 billion) in 2025. 2 Vietnam news | 03/25/2025 09:09 Hydropower enterprises face weather-related challenges in 2025 In 2024, the transition from El Niño to La Niña brought increased rainfall, allowing hydropower plants to contribute substantially to the national grid. 3 Vietnam news | 03/25/2025 08:22 Việt Nam’s small businesses become more internationally focused Việt Nam’s small businesses are becoming more internationally focused, according to an annual small business survey released by CPA Australia, one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world. 4 Vietnam news | 03/25/2025 07:08 VN-Index recovers 1,330-point mark as Vingroup stocks lead market rally The VN-Index climbed back above the 1,330-point threshold with improved liquidity, although foreign investors extended their net-selling streak for the fifth consecutive session. 5 Vietnam news | 03/25/2025 06:11 VNDirect to divest from Goldsun Food This move comes less than a year after VNDirect's initial investment in the company. 6 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 21:19 Việt Nam’s first quarter GDP growth expected to approach 8 per cent Standard Chartered Bank forecasts GDP growth of 6.7 per cent for 2025. However, the bank predicts that the first half of the year will experience a stronger growth rate of 7.5 per cent. 7 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 20:42 ESG handbook released to help SMEs The Handbook on ESG Implementation Framework and ESG Reporting is designed to guide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. 8 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 18:21 Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam looks to expand EV charging network This collaboration is a key step in strengthening Việt Nam’s EV infrastructure ahead of Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam’s planned vehicle production and assembly operations in northern Thái Bình province. The initiative aims to support green mobility and environmental sustainability. 9 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 18:10 Techcombank, Vingroup launch insurer worth over VNĐ1 trillion The lender will contribute VNĐ1.04 trillion, securing an 80 per cent stake and the position of controlling shareholder. 10 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 16:12 PM urges SOEs to participate in global supply chains In his directive, the PM emphasised the need for SOEs to stay ahead of the curve by adapting quickly and flexibly to the rapidly changing, complex global environment. 11 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 13:40 Đồng Nai to build new information park by 2030 A key goal of the plan is to establish the Long Thành Concentrated Information Park by 2030, which will be a core element sustaining the industry. 12 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 11:39 PVI Insurance maintains AM Best A- (Excellent) rating for third consecutive year According to AM Best, PVI Insurance's financial strength is underpinned by its very strong balance sheet, robust operating performance, neutral business profile and effective enterprise risk management. 13 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 11:33 Reference exchange rate up VNĐ18 at week’s beginning The daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar is currently VNĐ24,831 per dollar. 14 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 09:30 Combining distribution channels increases domestic firms’ competitiveness The ability to connect with consumers across diverse MT and GT channels will ultimately define the leaders in the rapidly changing domestic market. 15 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 09:28 Stock market set to benefit from SBV's monetary policies Historical trends have frequently shown that lower interest rates stimulate retail investors into transfering some of their savings from bank deposits to equity markets, driven by the expectation for higher returns as stock markets gain momentum. 16 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 07:59 Cooperatives embrace green transformation to boost exports Many cooperatives in Việt Nam have prioritised green and clean products to enhance their brand image and creating a competitive edge in the global market. 17 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 07:35 Việt Nam seeks global partnership to achieve ambitious growth targets The country’s proactive approach to economic diversification, green transition, and digital transformation ensures that it remains a competitive destination for global investors. 18 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 07:15 Banks ramps up share payouts to meet Basel III This strategic move aims to reinforce financial capacity, while complying with international safety standards, said economists and industry experts. 19 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 07:01 Tech retailers prefer diversification over price war As tech retailers acknowledge, no one truly benefited from the price war. The entire sector had to rethink its strategy and the solution became diversification. 20 Vietnam news | 03/24/2025 04:08 VN-Index stalls under profit-taking pressure, macroeconomic concerns After an impressive eight-week rally, the market showed signs of fatigue, with the VN-Index edging lower, prompting investors to adopt a more cautious stance. 167 168 169 170 171