Economy Thailand, Đà Nẵng to boost cooperation and investment Head of the Royal Thai Consulate General in HCM City Wiraka Moodhitaporn said during a working visit to Đà Nẵng that Central Retail plans to open more supermarkets in Việt Nam. 09/13/2025 17:27 | Vietnam news The US’s import ban rocks VN’s seafood industry 09/13/2025 12:57 | Vietnam news New regulations on contractor selection aim at helping accelerate project execution 09/06/2025 18:04 | Vietnam Law Vietnam tops ASEAN in consumer sentiment: UOB report 09/04/2025 13:51 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 07:00 Hiring caution grows as opportunities shrink for fresh graduates, survey finds A recent survey by Vieclam24h, conducted between May and June 2025 and involving nearly 3,000 businesses and employees, revealed that only 23.4 per cent of employers plan to hire fresh graduates and individuals without practical experience over the next six months. This marks the lowest hiring intention across all employment tiers. 2 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 05:06 VN-Index extends winning streak to eighth session, surpasses 1,610 points At the end of the day, the VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose 3.38 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 1,611.6 points. 3 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 18:37 PM backs CT Group’s bold push into advanced technology development CT Group stands as one of Việt Nam's largest technology and innovation conglomerates, persistently pursuing a self-reliance strategy to master advanced technologies across nine high-tech sectors. 4 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 18:12 PM directs solutions to achieve 2025 economic growth target Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed the need to ensure the major balances of the economy to achieve the growth target of 8.3-8.5 per cent this year. 5 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 16:57 Party chief visits Busan Port, highlights potential of Việt Nam–RoK maritime cooperation The Party chief expressed interest in enhancing cooperation between Busan Port and Vietnamese ports, and promoting investment in next-generation seaports in Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng, HCM City, Gia Lai, An Giang, and Cà Mau. He also called for support in the training of engineers and port operation specialists in Việt Nam. 6 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 15:50 Hưng Yên emerges as a bright spot in the Red River Delta’s economy According to the provincial People’s Committee, the province granted licences to 213 new projects and approved capital adjustments for 193 existing ones, with total investment exceeding VNĐ118.6 trillion (US$4.63 billion). 7 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 15:36 HCM City hosts trade networking, supporting industries, electronics, ICT expo Some 30 companies are showcasing technology solutions at the Week of Trade Networking and Product Exhibition in Supporting Industries, Electronics and ICT Sectors that opened in HCM City on August 13. 8 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 14:26 Việt Nam works to diversify raw material sources to ensure sustainable growth The Ministry of Industry and Trade is drafting a scheme on diversifying imported raw material sources for domestic production, with feedback from industry associations and businesses being incorporated into concrete proposals and support policies. 9 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 10:56 Việt Nam’s unique organic shrimp brand grows from mangrove forests The mangrove-shrimp farming model in which the crustacean is raised in canals within dense forests has emerged as a sustainable aquaculture practice in the Mekong Delta. 10 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 09:49 Việt Nam exporters brace for tougher US market A fresh 20 per cent tariff and tougher US import rules are forcing Việt Nam’s exporters to move fast lest they lose ground in their biggest market, according to the Việt Nam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade). 11 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 08:43 Banks' net interest margins hit six-year low The net interest margin (NIM) for listed banks has declined to its lowest level since 2019, but experts expect this trend will reverse in the near future. 12 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 07:58 Hà Nội Metro’s profits nearly triple in first half of 2025 The company recorded a post-tax profit of VNĐ9.98 billion (US$380,000), up from VNĐ3.34 billion in the first half of 2024. 13 Vietnam news | 08/13/2025 07:44 Việt Nam proposes six types of commodity exchanges at IFC The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed six types of commodity exchanges to be operated at the international financial centre (IFC), which would cover both traditional goods markets and emerging financial and commercial products. 14 Vietnam Law | 08/13/2025 03:00 Vietnam proposes six types of commodity exchanges at IFC The Ministry of Industry and Trade has suggested six types of commodity exchanges for the planned International Financial Center, covering both traditional goods markets and emerging financial and commercial products, under a draft decree now open for public comment. 15 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:54 Long Thành to become regional air hub ACV proposed to relocate all international air cargo operations from Tân Sơn Nhất to Long Thành with an aim to transform the new airport into a regional logistics powerhouse. 16 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:29 South Korean executive helps boost Korea–Việt Nam growth via investment, education and jobs. Sanghyun Ahn, a veteran CEO with over a decade of cross-border leadership, drives growth through investment, jobs and educational partnerships. 17 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:19 HoSE introduces two new investment indices The VN50 Growth Index includes 50 selected stocks from the VNAllshare Index, chosen based on stringent criteria, while the VNMITECH Index focuses on modern industrial and technology stocks. 18 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:11 VN-Index hits record high, closing above 1,600 points Although selling pressure increased towards the end of Tuesday morning, weighing significantly on the market, the strong afternoon performance of blue-chip stocks helped the VN-Index break through the 1,600-point mark. 19 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 16:38 Viet Nam, Korea forge stronger ties in new-era economic push RoK Economic Forum in Seoul attracted representatives from more than 400 leading enterprises of both countries. 20 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 15:38 Japan–Việt Nam ties in good corporate health Việt Nam–Japan ties stand as a model of successful cooperation, with Japan among Việt Nam’s closest and most vital partners. 15 16 17 18 19