Economy VN-Index reverses course due to rising selling force By the close of trading, the VN-Index had dropped 22.54 points, or 1.23 per cent, settling at 1,806.5 points. During the session, the index even dipped below the pivotal 1,780-point mark. 23 minutes ago | Vietnam news Domestic gold bars tumble 13% as global sell-off rattles local market 02/02/2026 16:45 | Vietnam news Spring Fair 2026 opens market opportunities for private firms, household businesses 02/02/2026 14:50 | Vietnam Law Rising FDI, investor optimism reinforce Vietnam’s appeal for inflows 01/15/2026 11:21 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 16:10 Việt Nam sets up management board for tokenised assets The Ministry of Finance has established a management board for a tokenised asset market as the country aims to move digital assets out of the grey zone and make it a pillar of the digital economy. 2 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 16:04 HCM City, Japanese businesses push to deepen economic ties, seek balanced green-transport transition Japanese businesses and HCM City authorities on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation at an annual high-level roundtable aimed at easing regulatory bottlenecks and supporting Japan’s long-standing investor community in Việt Nam’s southern economic hub. 3 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 15:56 Malaysia firm discusses rice-husk power investment with Cần Thơ authorities A meeting between representatives of the People’s Committee of Cần Thơ and Malaysia’s Technofit Sdn. Bhd. on December 11 focused on the company’s proposal to develop a 10MW rice-husk biomass power plant in the city. 4 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 15:40 Hải Phòng charts bold new vision as Free Trade Zone ushers in a new era of growth Local leaders said this pioneering model in northern Việt Nam would redefine investment, logistics and institutional reform for years to come. 5 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 11:17 VN-Index could reach 1,920 points in 2026: SSI Research The stock market is poised for further gains, with the VN-Index projected to reach 1,920 points in 2026 amid improving growth prospects, according to SSI Research. 6 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 10:14 Auto market softens even as imported models outperform In November alone, VAMA members delivered 39,338 units, an increase of 4 per cent from October but 11 per cent lower year-on-year. 7 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 09:45 MoIT issues new rules on electricity pricing for EV charging stations A new circular provides detailed guidance on the application of electricity tariffs, ensuring transparency, correct classification of users and proper usage purposes. 8 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 09:15 Banks with solid foundations forecast to make big leap in 2026 9 Vietnam news | 12/12/2025 08:41 Hà Nội aims to build public EV charging stations The shared-use charging model is part of a broader effort to promote green mobility in Hà Nội, as the city will pilot low-emission zones within Ring Road 1 starting from July 1, 2026 and expanding through 2030 to improve air quality. 10 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 23:33 CPTPP drives Việt Nam’s agro–fisheries exports The 12-member CPTPP saw two-way trade with Việt Nam reach US$102.8 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 20.6 per cent from a year earlier. 11 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 21:36 Việt Nam's wood industry targets $25 billion in exports by 2030 Việt Nam's wood industry sets ambitious $25 billion export target by 2030 as sector faces mounting green regulations and trade challenges. 12 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 21:04 VN property market recovering, but at uneven rate The property market is entering a recovery phase but remains uneven across geographies and segments, the Vietnam Real Estate Summit held in HCM City on December 11 heard. 13 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 20:53 National Assembly approves energy policy framework through 2030 The National Assembly on Thursday approved sweeping energy reforms with 89.64 per cent support, streamlining offshore wind approvals and expanding power market access. 14 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 20:29 Hà Nội shapes supporting-industry ecosystem for its 2035 vision Vice Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Quyền has signed Decision No. 6126/QĐ-UBND on Wednesday, approving the Hà Nội Supporting Industry Development Programme for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision toward 2035. 15 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 17:22 Strong sell-off force pushes VN-Index below 1,700 points Foreign investment flows continued to be a concern, maintaining a net selling trend for the fifth consecutive session. They net sold more than VNĐ 488.5 billion on HoSE and VNĐ 17.1 billion on HNX. 16 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 16:32 HCM City approves free-trade zone in push to become regional economic hub The National Assembly on Thursday approved the creation of a free-trade zone in HCM City, handing the country’s largest economic centre sweeping new powers and incentives to fast-track investment and strengthen its push to become a regional hub. 17 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 14:54 VN looks to unlock digital assets as a new growth engine Việt Nam is moving toward a pilot framework for tokenised assets as experts call for a new regulatory mindset to tap digital assets as a future growth driver. 18 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 14:09 Airlines must compensate, arrange accomodation and meals for passengers of delayed flights If the disruption is caused by the carrier, and a passenger with a confirmed booking is delayed, has their flight cancelled or is denied boarding, the carrier must provide an alternative itinerary or refund the unused portion of the ticket upon request. 19 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 13:57 VPBank honoured with a record 11 awards, affirming leadership in card services At the annual Mastercard event held last week, VPBank emerged as the bank with the highest number of awards in 2025, reflecting its strong momentum across the payment ecosystem and the effectiveness of its customer-centric strategy. 20 Vietnam news | 12/11/2025 08:02 Việt Nam to speed up shift to innovation, technology and green growth Economists and policymakers said the country must accelerate its shift toward innovation-driven, technology-based green growth or risk losing momentum in an increasingly dynamic global environment. 27 28 29 30 31