The central province of Quảng Trị is developing its infrastructure to facilitate coal transport from Laos via La Lay International Border Gate in A Ngo commune of Đakrông district.

HCM City’s programme to link banks and businesses to enable lending to the latter has greatly assisted them with accessing preferential credit and promoted lending growth, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed the session at 1,286.34 points, down by 2.05 points, or 0.16 per cent, as the VN-Index finished a four-day winning streak.

A scarcity in supply has drawn the attention of corporations and businesses involved in processing and importing to focus on cocoa-growing regions in Việt Nam.

Lai Châu Province attracted more than VNĐ2 trillion (US$80.5 million) of investments at an investment promotion conference held on Sunday.

On October 12, Thái Bình Province's Hưng Hà District marked the 20th anniversary of Việt Nam Entrepreneurs' Day by awarding certificates for three projects and starting two others worth over VNĐ3 trillion.

Hà Nội's local businesses are gearing toward the year-end, boosting industrial production, especially in the processing and manufacturing sector.

Việt Nam’s overseas investment was modest in January - September, dropping by 54.5 per cent over the same period last year to US$189.6 million.

The average electricity retail price has been increased by 4.8 per cent to VNĐ2,103.11 (US$0.085) per kWh, triggering concerns about its impact on residential and business lives.

The Government acknowledges some restrictions prevent State-owned enterprises from operating at full capacity.

There were 24 private placements of corporate bonds totalling over VNĐ22.3 trillion (US$898.6 million).

According to experts, the exchange rate has increased again due to a recovery of the US dollar price in the international market and a slowdown in Việt Nam’s trade surplus.

The VN-Index ended the week with impressive gains. However, analysts remain cautious about the sharp decline in liquidity and raise concerns about the sustainability of this upward momentum.

More and more stores are shutting up shop, with many ‘for rent’ signs seen on main streets that were once bustling with customers. Experts attribute this to significant changes in consumer trends and the economic climate.

The telecommunciations group aims to create platforms and ecosystems of digital services to support nationwide digital transformation.

The governments of Bình Định, Khánh Hòa, Bình Thuận, Ninh Thuận, Phú Yên, and Quảng Ngãi provinces and the city organised a conference in Bình Định Province on October 11 to review the results of a socio-economic agreement they have signed in 2023-24 and propose initiatives for 2024-25.

The General Department of Taxation aims to give all taxpayers tax identification and electronic authentication by 2025.

This year’s Brand Finance Vietnam 100 Report was also released to provide a comprehensive picture of the valuations.

Many large private enterprises have proactively transformed their operations, investing boldly in new industries and pioneering innovative business models focused on sustainability and the circular economy.

The total fine for the three cases was nearly VNĐ523 million (US$21,000).