Economy Stock market eyes boost ahead of FTSE upgrade Historical data suggests that the market tends to be vibrant, with liquidity surging in the six months leading up to the official upgrade announcement. 10/07/2025 15:26 | Vietnam news Bualoi-related insurance payouts amount to VNĐ357 billion 10/07/2025 11:28 | Vietnam news Ministry plans 2026 GDP growth target at 10 percent 10/05/2025 14:00 | Vietnam Law Vietnam eyes strong year-end economic surge 10/02/2025 11:18 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/03/2025 15:26 ACB becomes first bank to launch its own gold bullion brand, trading begins October 10 ACB will become the first bank in Việt Nam to issue its own branded gold bullion, in addition to trading the State-issued SJC gold. 2 Vietnam news | 10/03/2025 15:08 MoIT prepares draft decree to boost rice exports The draft under preparation seeks to simplify procedures, reduce business conditions, cut compliance costs and shorten processing times. 3 Vietnam news | 10/03/2025 12:24 China Southern Airlines launches Shenzhen–Đà Nẵng route China Southern Airlines has launched a direct air route connecting Đà Nẵng and Shenzhen, China. 4 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 21:19 Investor relations are a strategic bridge in Việt Nam’s rising stock market Effective IR reduces information asymmetry, fosters transparency, and helps build a fair securities market capable of meeting regional standards. 5 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 21:17 Cần Thơ calls for Japanese investment in agriculture, processing industries The People’s Committee of Cần Thơ City on October 1 welcomed a delegation from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in HCM City to discuss the local investment environment and opportunities for Japanese enterprises following the city’s recent merger. 6 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 20:57 SBV eyes new measures to curb systemic risks in financial sector In a draft Circular now under consultation, the central bank outlines measures to identify, assess and contain systemic risks in the monetary, banking and financial sectors. 7 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 20:35 Việt Nam global role, growth renewal in spotlight at VNEF 2025 The Deputy PM stressed Việt Nam must boost integration and internal strengths to raise its role in global value chains and build economic resilience. 8 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 20:26 Việt Nam commits to digital finance, global cooperation: Deputy PM Việt Nam wants to receive support from international financial organisations, including SWIFT, so that its international financial centre could be aligned with global financial system. 9 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 18:40 AEON Vietnam opens AEON Văn Giang GMS in Hưng Yên Speaking at a press conference on the occasion of the opening of AEON Văn Giang General Merchandise Store on October 2, Daisuke confirmed that AEON Group identified Việt Nam as a key strategic market alongside Japan. 10 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 17:43 World Bank backs Việt Nam’s plan to make science and innovation new growth engine Deputy Finance Minister Nguyễn Đức Tâm says innovation and strategic technologies will be the driving force of Việt Nam’s socio-economic strategy. 11 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 16:53 Moving to tokenise real-world assets, Việt Nam eyes $19 trillion global market Việt Nam recorded over US$220 billion in digital asset inflows in 2025, a surge of 55 per cent year-on-year. 12 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 16:37 Energy development plays key role in national growth: Deputy PM The growth of the energy sector is seen as crucial to attract high-tech projects and semiconductor manufacturing, as well as to boost digital transformation and the development of national data centres. 13 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 15:59 Banks offer incentives to lure savings for year-end capital demands Analysts forecast that the interest rate scenario until the end of 2025 is likely to remain stable, thanks to the SBV’s flexible management orientation. 14 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 15:11 Thailand proposes 5-year extension of anti-dumping duties on VN cold-rolled carbon steel Thailand’s trade authority has proposed to extend anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled carbon steel from several countries including Việt Nam for five more years, warning of possible renewed dumping. 15 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 14:26 PM urges measures for strengthening state budget management Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has ordered drastic measures to be taken to improve the management and governance of the state budget in the remaining months of 2025. 16 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 14:12 First Vietnamese goods week opens in France’s Grand Est region The event offers a new gateway for Vietnamese products to reach a market of more than 5.5 million people and link directly with economic hubs bordering Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. 17 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 13:30 Ministry proposes 18 leading developers for social housing projects The proposed developers include Vingroup, Sun Group, Viglacera, HUD, HANCORP, Becamex IDC, Vinaconex, Nam Long, Đức Mạnh, TasecoLand, Cát Tường and Thủ Đô JSC, among others. 18 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 07:12 Farmers’ forum pushes Việt Nam's $100 billion export ambition The event followed a directive speech by General Secretary Tô Lâm, which urged early implementation of the “Month of Listening to the People.” It also translated the Prime Minister’s 2024 dialogue with farmers into concrete actions, emphasising the need for closer contact with farmers and cooperatives. 19 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 06:14 Expanding markets through digital platforms: Việt Nam steps up trade promotion efforts Closer coordination between associations and Việt Nam's overseas trade offices to enhance early warning mechanisms for policy changes and technical barriers should be also included. Such efforts would enable businesses to adjust promptly and better prepare for international trade risks. 20 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 21:59 SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025 to spotlight Việt Nam’s semiconductor ambitions The event will feature exhibitions, high-level policy dialogues, market insights and talent development programmes, creating opportunities for public-private, cross-sector and international collaboration. 1 2 3 4 5