The VNĐ5.4 trillion (US$212.5 million) project will be carried out in two phases.

The Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, commended NIPA for its contributions in assisting Việt Nam in establishing a legal framework for the draft digital industry law. 

Việt Nam’s cyberspace witnessed a substantial rise in threats in the third quarter, with nearly five million internet-based threats detected, according to recent data released by Kaspersky.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index gained 11.79 points, or 0.97 per cent, to close at 1,228.33 points, marking the second consecutive day of significant gains.

The General Department of Customs issued directives to provincial and municipal customs departments, highlighting specific issues related to steel imports.

The Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation (SABECO) has officially inaugurated the SABECO Beer Research and Development Center (SRC).

The activity marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between businesses from the two nations.

The move propels TCBS to the top spot in Việt Nam’s securities industry by capital size, surpassing SSI Securities Corporation (SSI).

The Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre is expected to have 66 public investment projects completed and put into use in the near future.

Market breadth was positive, with 219 stocks advancing while 95 declined. Liquidity improved significantly, reaching VNĐ17.8 trillion (approximately US$700 million), up 34.8 per cent from the previous session.

To effectively exploit the UKVFTA, exporters are urged to launch transparent supply chains, invest in green production and not use plastic packaging.

The export of this grain to Africa rose to US$692.6 million in 2021 from $411 million in 2017. Rice typically accounts for 15-20 per cent of Việt Nam’s total exports to Africa.

Although the HCM City government is investing in many preferential policies and incentives for digital transformation and green development, many small and medium enterprises are still confused about how to implement them.

The buyback transactions are executed through matched orders and/or agreements from October 23 to November 21.

Since the beginning of 2024, foreign investors have net sold over VNĐ85 trillion (over US$3.3 billion) on the southern bourse.

Việt Nam must diversify its textile and garment export markets, especially its heavy reliance on the US market.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed Việt Nam's value-added-tax (VAT) reduction should continue until at least June 2025, saying the tax cut has provided both the business community and the economy with much-needed support. 

The E-commerce Connection and Development Forum 2024 will provide an overview of the Vietnamese and international market and introduce models and solutions to support MSMEs in promoting exports via e-commerce platforms.

Following the launch of direct services to major ports in India in August this year, Chu Lai Port has expanded its international network with a direct route to the US.

Bilateral trade turnover between Việt Nam and Mongolia has tripled from US$41.5 million in 2017 to $132 million in 2023.