Economy Businesses key driver of Việt Nam – Laos economic, trade and investment ties Businesses have been identified as the most important driving force in advancing economic, trade and investment cooperation between Việt Nam and Laos, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said at the Việt Nam – Laos investment promotion forum held on Wednesday in Laos. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Ministry proposes increasing tax-free revenue threshold for household businesses to VND 500 million 11/30/2025 11:15 | Vietnam Law Vietnam targets logistics powerhouse by 2035 under new national strategy 11/12/2025 15:37 | Vietnam Law Vietnam registers nearly 18,000 new enterprises in October 11/10/2025 09:19 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 14:29 State budget revenue exceeds 2025 estimate The State budget revenue as of October 16 hit more than VNĐ2 quadrillion (US$76 billion), exceeding the estimate for the whole 2025 by 2.35 per cent. 2 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 14:21 VN eyes annual GDP growth at least 10 per cent in 2026-30 Việt Nam aims to achieve average annual growth rate of at least 10 per cent in 2026-30 period, according to a new directive by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on the socio-economic development plan for the next five-year period. 3 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 14:16 Vietnamese products expected to expand footprint in Malaysia’s Halal market The Việt Nam – Malaysia trade in the Halal sector is experiencing robust growth, yet Vietnamese exporters continue to grapple with a widening trade deficit and the stringent demands of Islamic certification standards. 4 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 13:46 Developing tilapia into a strategic export industry for Việt Nam The Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development organised a forum on the development of tilapia production and consumption in Hải Phòng City on October 17. 5 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 13:28 Turning seafood by-products into billion-dollar industry Việt Nam, a top seafood exporter, is turning by-products into high-value goods to boost sustainability, profits, and the circular economy. 6 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 11:00 Mutual funds reap rewards of stock market boom The stock market surged in the third quarter of 2025, with the VN-Index rising by more than 20 per cent during the three months and delivering exceptional returns for many mutual funds. 7 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 10:26 Gender equality helps businesses maximise human resources and achieve sustainable growth Promoting gender equality in the workplace not only enables businesses to harness the full potential of women’s talents and perspectives but also strengthens their foundation for sustainable growth, experts say. 8 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 09:55 Remittances to HCM City near $8bln in nine months HCM City saw $2.737 billion in remittances in Q3, down slightly from the prior quarter but up a robust 18 per cent from the same period in 2024. 9 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 09:25 Việt Nam’s wood industry seeks ways to cope with tariff challenges The Vietnamese wood industry is facing significant obstacles in terms of expenses, earnings, and the capacity to sustain exports to important markets as a result of new US import levies of up to 50 per cent. 10 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 09:00 Central bank ramps up compliance inspections for gold traders in HCM City, Đồng Nai The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ordered intensified inspections of gold trading enterprises in HCM City and Đồng Nai Province following recent volatility and record-breaking surges in domestic gold prices. 11 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 08:04 MoST drafts criteria for tax incentives for electronic equipment manufacturers The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is drafting a circular to establish criteria for enterprises implementing electronic equipment manufacturing projects to qualify for corporate income tax incentives. 12 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 07:57 Việt Nam issues legal framework for national and local venture capital funds The national fund's charter capital is expected to reach VNĐ2 trillion within five years, combining public investment and private contributions from domestic and foreign investors. 13 Vietnam news | 10/19/2025 14:16 Wave of digital payments surges at Sóng Festival 2025 The two-day festival, part of the fifth Vietnam Card Day campaign, is designed for young people to experience digital payments and technology, with all transactions fully cashless. 14 Vietnam news | 10/19/2025 10:28 SABECO brings “Heritage Journey” of unity to Khánh Hòa The event offered residents a unique city tour experience while spreading a message of sharing and unity through meaningful community activities in support of areas recently affected by storms and floods. 15 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 20:47 PIT deduction rise offers ‘breathing space’ for households Under the new policy, the deduction for each taxpayer will rise from VNĐ11 million to VNĐ15.5 million (US$590) per month, and for each dependent from VNĐ4.4 million to VNĐ6.2 million. 16 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 20:34 Maintaining balance to safeguard public health: PM Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for accelerated digital transformation, and simplification and reduction of administrative procedures, with transparent publication on digital platforms. 17 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 20:20 Inspection finds major banks misused trillions of đồng from bond issues Inspectors concluded that three of the five banks used bond proceeds for the wrong purpose. 18 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 19:23 Vietnamese, Indonesian businesses strengthen investment, trade ties The event created direct opportunities for businesses from both sides to connect, explore high-competitiveness products and discuss promising investment prospects in West Java. 19 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 17:16 PM chairs meeting on removing barriers to product standardisation Despite numerous challenges, the country’s macro-economy has remained basically stable, inflation under control, and growth promoted. 20 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 16:47 PM affirms determination to achieve full public investment disbursement this year Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính affirmed the Government’s strong commitment to accelerating disbursement through institutional reform and effective law enforcement, with multiple laws and decrees revised to remove systemic barriers. 27 28 29 30 31