Economy Government decree introduces novel provisions governing private placement of corporate bonds This article highlights key regulatory changes concerning private placement of corporate bonds, responsibilities of bond issuers, corporate bond investors and transactions, dispute resolution and compensation for damage. 09/08/2026 08:05 | Vietnam Law Government decree introduces novel provisions governing private placement of corporate bonds 09/08/2026 08:05 | Vietnam Law Vietnam attracts USD 40.63 billion in FDI in eight months 09/03/2026 16:00 | Vietnam Law Vietnam's economy expected to grow 11 per cent in 2027 08/24/2026 09:00 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/11/2024 08:05 Many businesses in Việt Nam willing to pay high salaries for AI personnel A majority of companies are willing to offer higher salaries for AI candidates compared to other positions. 2 Vietnam news | 10/11/2024 08:04 Banks reduce profit expectations for 2024 A majority of banks have lowered their profit expectations for 2024. 3 Vietnam news | 10/11/2024 07:22 HCM City’s economy grows 7.33% in Q3 HCM City's economy grew 7.33 per cent in the third quarter of the year, mostly driven by advancements in the industrial and services sectors, according to the General Statistics Office. 4 Vietnam news | 10/11/2024 07:00 Hà Nội and Sài Gòn Railway transport companies set to merge this year The newly approved plan for managing and exploiting State-owned railway infrastructure is key to enhancing and boosting the performance of the Việt Nam Railway Corporation (VNR). 5 Vietnam news | 10/11/2024 06:21 Nearly 13,000 smuggling and fraud cases uncovered in nine months The General Department of Việt Nam Customs detected 12,949 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and illegal transportation of goods in the first nine months, with an estimated value of seized goods VNĐ23.7 trillion (US$ 955.8 million). 6 Vietnam news | 10/11/2024 04:00 Market extends rally as foreign bloc boosts net buying On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the benchmark VN-Index rose by 4.51 points or 0.35 per cent, to close at 1,286.36 points, marking the third consecutive day of gains. 7 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 18:22 MoIT approves price framework to purchase electricity from Laos The maximum price for hydroelectric power is set at 6.78 US cents/kWh, while the price for wind power is 6.4 US cents/kWh. 8 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 16:00 Meeting seeks to improve cocoa quality in ASEAN region The members of the ASEAN Cocoa Club (ACC) are working together to improve the quality of cocoa plants and reduce pesticide residue. 9 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 13:48 Đà Nẵng sets development objectives for fourth quarter Plans to develop a free trade zone and a regional financial centre are among the key tasks for the city in the last months of the year. 10 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 13:33 WB, UOB raise Việt Nam’s GDP growth forecast The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also recently increased its projection for Việt Nam's growth this year. 11 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 11:54 Retail credit remains under great pressure According to experts, retail banks have recently lost momentum from their core credit segment, as the proportion of their personal loans has decreased sharply. 12 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 11:34 Fifteen Vietnamese banks named in the global top 500 banking brands Fifteen Vietnamese banks are named on the world’s top 500 banking brands, announced by the world's leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. 13 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 11:26 VPBank signs $150 million loan agreement to fund clean energy projects The loan is an effort by the bank to realise the national goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. 14 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 09:39 Amazon Global Selling to boost Việt Nam's cross-border e-commerce At the event, the company also introduced Amelia, an artificial intelligence tool, to help Vietnamese sellers on Amazon grow their businesses. 15 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 09:32 Vietnamese stock market remains on FTSE Russell's upgrade watchlist Global index provider FTSE Russell has published its October 2024 report, and Việt Nam remains on the watchlist for a potential upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market status. 16 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 08:55 Hà Nội's condo price continues to increase in Q3 In the primary market, the average selling price of condominiums in Hà Nội reached VNĐ64 million per sq.m (excluding VAT and maintenance fees), only three per cent lower than the current average price in HCM City. 17 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 08:39 Disbursement rate for public investment remains sluggish: MoF Data from the Ministry of Finance showed that as of the end of September this year, ministries, government agencies and local areas had allocated VNĐ664.9 trillion (US$26.7 billion) for public investment. 18 Vietnam news | 10/10/2024 06:29 VN-Index breaks above 1,280 points Throughout the trading day, the VN-Index remained above the reference level and closed higher, marking two consecutive days of gains. 19 Vietnam news | 10/09/2024 21:51 Capacity project promotes sustainable, low-carbon rice production in SE Asia The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on October 9 to launch the Capacity Building for Sustainable and Low-Carbon Rice Innovations in Southeast Asia (CABIN) project. 20 Vietnam news | 10/09/2024 21:33 Việt Nam's second rice brand enters picky Japanese market Japonica - AAN has become the second Vietnamese rice brand to have entered Japan, with a ceremony held on October 9 to debut the produce. 282 283 284 285 286