VN-Index rebounded on Monday, lifted by large-cap gains in Vin stocks, banking and energy sectors, as investors approach year-end cautiously amid strong capital inflows and sectoral momentum.

Hà Nội tops the 2025 Việt Nam eBusiness Index (EBI) with 74.7 points, followed by HCM City with 73.5 points.

The year 2025 marked a significant breakthrough for Vietnamese seafood exports, reflecting Singapore’s growing demand and increasing confidence in the quality and branding of Việt Nam’s seafood products.

Saigon – Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) has been named among the Top 10 Enterprises for Comprehensive ESG Implementation at the Vietnam ESG Awards 2025, in recognition of its long-term and systematic efforts to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into its business strategy.

Budget revenue collection results show a positive trend. Deputy Minister of Finance Đỗ Thành Trung said that as of December 15, State budget revenue had reached about VNĐ2.47 quadrillion, exceeding the estimate by 25 per cent. 

The establishment of the centre not only strengthens Việt Nam’s technological self-reliance, but also reinforces its position as a promising destination in the global semiconductor value chain.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the move aims to increase transparency, reduce arbitrariness in tax collection and gradually integrate household businesses into the formal economy.

Given that forecasts for credit growth in 2026 are similar to this year's rate of 18-20 per cent, the adjustment to the deposit interest rate cap in 2026 will likely be modest compared to previous adjustment cycles.

The Ministry of Finance urged ministries and localities to resolve bottlenecks related to procedures, land clearance, materials and implementation capacity while strengthening leadership accountability to ensure efficient capital use and support macroeconomic stability.

According to economists and industry insiders, the majority of domestic enterprises remain positioned at the bottom of the value curve.

After one year in Việt Nam, Niklas Birkner, Head of Animal Health at Boehringer Ingelheim Vietnam, shares his insights on the company’s strategic priorities, key growth drivers, and long-term commitment to advancing sustainable animal health through innovation and the One Health approach.

Investors may consider cautiously establishing positions at 1,700 points but should remain aware of possible fluctuations around the 1,710-point mark before a clearer recovery trend develops post-New Year's holiday.

The deal marks Rikkeisoft’s first acquisition since the company received strategic investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, and represents a key milestone in its global expansion strategy.

The province identifies this as a key project for the 2025-2030 period, with strategic significance in expanding urban space to create momentum to attract investment, develop tourism and services, and promote the sustainable socio-economic growth of the locality.

The average score of the rankings is 9.3 points. The gap in e-commerce development between the two major economic centres–Hà Nội and HCM City–and the remaining provinces and cities is very large.

The system is a digital platform designed to record, manage, and retrieve origin information for agricultural, forestry and fishery products throughout the entire chain, from production and processing to transportation and market circulation.

Last year, the sector contributed more than VNĐ1.44 quadrillion to gross domestic product, an increase of 35 per cent year on year and about 40 per cent above the yearly goal, underscoring its growing role as a driver of economic growth, the ministry added.

As traditional growth engines show signs of reaching their limits, HCM City is recalibrating its long-term development strategy in search of new drivers capable of sustaining momentum and reinforcing its role as the economic nucleus of the southern region.

Under the amended Law on Personnal Income Tax, the personal deduction will rise to VNĐ15.5 million (US$590) per month from VNĐ11 million at present. Taxpayers are also entitled to mandatory insurance deductions and contributions to charity and humanitarian funds.

Greening chemical and fertiliser production requires the use of renewable materials, energy efficiency and emissions reduction to protect the environment, as well as the application of modern technologies.