More than 3.2 million households across Việt Nam saw their August electricity bills rise by 30 per cent or more from July, but initial checks have not found any errors in billing, Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) said.

For the top five insurers — Prudential, Manulife, AIA Vietnam, Dai-ichi Life and Bảo Việt Group — about 70-90 per cent of their total assets are used for short- and long-term investments, of which stocks have gradually become an important investment channel.

The Agri-PV project sets a target of deploying at least 10 pilot models for agricultural solar plants during its three-year implementation from 2025 to 2027.

In China, Commercial Counsellor Nông Đức Lai reported an active push to expand investment and trade, with new eligible sectors and tariff incentives and a more open stance toward imported agro-aquatic goods.

The Alliance serves as a platform for banks committed to embedding sustainability in their strategies while financing the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive economies.

The central city urged investment and co-operation from Oregon State, in the US in sectors of hi-tech industries, semiconductor&AI, agriculture and food industry, chip design, logistics and infrastructure of the Free Trade Zone.

Data from the Vietnam Insurance Association shows that nearly 900,000 new contracts were signed in the first half of this year, an increase of 22.3 per cent compared to the same period last year. Insurance benefit payments were estimated at nearly VNĐ29 trillion, a 6.5 per cent rise year on year. These figures highlight the vital role insurance plays in protecting the health and financial security of the Vietnamese people.

The domestic market and the digital economy are opening unprecedented opportunities for Vietnamese products, but to seize them, businesses must rethink their approach from building sustainable brands and adopting digital technologies to protecting intellectual property and improving product quality.

Vietjet is the only foreign airline to be named this year, alongside many leading Indian brands, in the event organised by the Times of India Group.

The AVAC Việt Nam JSC exported its second batch of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, AVAC ASF LIVE, comprising 340,000 doses, to the Philippines on September 8.

Việt Nam comprehensively supports the reform process of the World Trade Organisation.

German digital and deep tech solutions consultancy Gradion on Monday officially inaugurated the Vietnam Automation Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Bình Dương Ward of HCM City, aiming at accelerating the application of robotics, AI, and automation, contributing to the realisation of Việt Nam’s industrial digital transformation strategy.

Prices of eight groups of goods and services raised last month, while three groups declined compared to the previous month.

As climate change worsens, the global construction industry is turning to green materials, and Việt Nam is well-placed to follow with its rich resources.

Under the plans, authorities will exercise strict monitoring to keep debt safety indicators within the approved ceilings, promote the development of the domestic capital market, and maximise official development assistance (ODA) and foreign concessional loans.

This approach comes as the real estate market gradually recovers, prompting firms to explore various funding methods to expedite project timelines.

Vietnam’s “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme is riding the wave of e-commerce and social media to propel its rural brands onto the global stage, blending cultural heritage with digital savvy to tap premium markets.

Circular 14/2025/TT-NHNN is a positive step bringing Việt Nam closer to international banking safety standards as it improves system safety transparency and the ability to respond to risks.

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has compiled and released a set of three e-tax handbooks to better assist taxpayers.

It is time for farmers, cooperatives and enterprises to embrace official export pathways to ensure sustainable growth and improved market access as recent challenges such as congestion at border gates and concerns regarding price and quality underscore the urgency for change.