Economy FDI disbursement hits five-year high in nine months Vietnam attracted US$ 50.36 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4 per cent year-on-year, while disbursed FDI reached US$ 21.07 billion, the highest nine-month level in five years. 10/04/2026 09:08 | Vietnam Law FDI flows fuel growth of Vietnam’s industrial property market 09/21/2026 14:30 | Vietnam Law Logistics upgrade vital to US$-1-trillion trade target: experts 09/21/2026 11:07 | Vietnam Law Government decree introduces novel provisions governing private placement of corporate bonds 09/08/2026 08:05 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 08:36 Vietnamese pepper: decline in volume, surge in value In December 2024, Việt Nam exported 15,265 tonnes of pepper of all types, including 12,771 tonnes of black pepper and 2,494 tonnes of white pepper, generating a total turnover of $100.6 million. 2 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 08:29 LNG power projects face multiple hurdles LNG power projects in Việt Nam are currently grappling with many obstacles, ranging from bureaucratic delays to issues with power purchase agreements (PPAs), leading to significant slowdowns. 3 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 08:27 GDP grows by over 7 per cent, exceeds target for 2024 The growth rate is relatively impressive for the 2011-24 period, only lower than the rates of 2018, 2019 and 2022. 4 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 08:14 2025 GDP growth target: ambitious and challenging Taking into consideration all the factors, the 8 per cent GDP growth target is undoubtedly ambitious and will be challenging to achieve. As a highly open economy, Việt Nam is particularly vulnerable to global economic fluctuations and risks. 5 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 08:13 Đồng forecast to depreciate by 3% against dollar in 2025 The possibility of a sharp increase in the USD/VNĐ exchange rate will significantly impact the monetary policy of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). 6 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 07:19 Garment 10 Corporation targets a 7.4 per cent increase in revenue in 2025 Garment 10 Corporation (Garco 10) has set a goal of increasing by 7.4 per cent its revenue in 2025 to reach more than VNĐ5.05 trillion (US$198.4 million). 7 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 17:13 Market starts the week with a fall with the VN-Index moving below 1,250 points Market breadth remained negative, with 235 declining stocks, 65 advancing and 53 unchanged. Trading liquidity dipped slightly to approximately VNĐ13.6 trillion (US$535.5 million), representing a 0.5 per cent decrease compared to the previous session. 8 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 17:01 Việt Nam posts trade surplus of $24.77 billion in 2024 The latest statistics on scio-economic development last year were released by the General Statistics Office on Monday. 9 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 15:51 Việt Nam to upgrade port infrastructure to accommodate larger cargo vessels The Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA), under the Ministry of Transport, is preparing a proposal to enhance the operational capacity of public maritime infrastructure and existing port facilities. 10 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 15:28 Vinpearl redeems over $394m international bonds early This proactive approach highlights Vinpearl's strategic financial management and commitment to optimising its capital structure. 11 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 15:22 Sao Khuê Award 2025 launched The Việt Nam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on Monday officially launched the Sao Khuê Award 2025, one of the most prestigious honours for Việt Nam’s IT industry. 12 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 14:54 Việt Nam to impose VAT on express-imported goods under $40 One of the primary reasons for this adjustment is to ensure fair competition between imported goods and domestic products. 13 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 14:48 Greater efforts to be made for stronger cooperation with European-American market The European-American Market Department (MoIT) will monitor regional developments and explore opportunities to strengthen Việt Nam's economic and trade ties. 14 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 13:41 New industrial park to be constructed in Bắc Giang The project to build and operate the infrastructure of Xuân Cẩm - Hương Lâm Industrial Park Phase 1 covers an area of 102.85 hectares and is located in Hiệp Hòa district, in Bắc Giang province. 15 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 11:35 Nearly 76,180 enterprises resume operations in 2024 A total of 76,179 enterprises resumed operations in Việt Nam in 2024, according to the Agency for Business Registration under the Ministry of Planning and Investment. 16 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 07:46 HCM City office market sees highest absorption in a decade HCM City’s office market has achieved rapid growth fuelled by steady demand and burgeoning supply, reinforcing the city’s status as a premier destination for both local and international corporations seeking strategic growth opportunities in Southeast Asia, according to real estate consulting firm Knight Frank. 17 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 07:41 Bitcoin’s rising value attracts investments, calls for legality in VN Investment experts said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be profitable investments in 2025. 18 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 07:20 The bright prospects of Việt Nam's asset management industry Việt Nam boasts 19,400 US dollar millionaires - a 98 per cent increase over the past decade. 19 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 06:40 Vietnamese companies set to reward shareholders with Lunar New Year bonuses The financial landscape is buzzing with anticipation as some prominent firms prepare to celebrate the upcoming Tết holiday in grand style. 20 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 02:39 Market faces correction pressure amid cautious sentiment The stock market closed the first trading week of 2025 under significant correction pressure, with investor sentiment remaining cautious. 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