Economy Enterprises expect further trade promotion The newly issued directive of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, called Directive 18, on solution to promote trade lays out a strategic framework aimed at invigorating domestic and foreign trade promotion in 2025. 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Transparent business environment appealing to foreign investors 6 hours ago | Vietnam Law High-tech enterprises get preferential import-export treatment 07/18/2025 15:51 | Vietnam news Hai Phong investment conference a message of development aspiration: State leader 07/16/2025 09:38 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 18:20 Policy boost urged as financial leasing hits VNĐ40.7 trillion in Q1 Financial leasing reached VNĐ40.7 trillion (US$1.6 billion) by Q1, up 8.4 per cent year-on-year, calling for measures to boost its role in the economy. 2 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 17:23 Dung Quất refinery helps ensure national defence with locally made military fuels Since 2012, BSR has cooperated with the Ministry of National Defence to develop fuel. Most fuels for defence equipment had previously been imported from abroad. 3 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 17:14 Việt Nam moves to block Telegram over serious legal and cybersecurity violations According to the Ministry of Public Security, Telegram has been extensively exploited for activities that threaten national security, social order and the rule of law in Việt Nam. 4 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 15:50 Việt Nam sees robust growth in air transport market over past decade Việt Nam registered the highest growth rate among the top 10 markets in the region at 121 per cent, driven by the country’s strong economic performance and growing appeal as a travel destination. 5 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 14:46 VN classified as low risk under EU anti-deforestation regulation Việt Nam has been officially classified as a “low-risk” country under the European Union’s new Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a recent announcement by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels. 6 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 14:38 Bình Định seeks over $290 million to upgrade ports for 50,000DWT vessels By 2030, the province’s seaport system is expected to handle 17.65–18.75 million tonnes of cargo annually, including 0.32–0.37 million TEUs of containerised cargo and 150,000–200,000 passenger visits per year. 7 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 14:24 Việt Nam, US look to boost bilateral economic, trade cooperation Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington, D.C. to boost economic ties and review trade talks. 8 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 09:00 Few Vietnamese firms ready for cyber threats While there has been an increase in preparedness, an improvement from just 5 per cent in 2024, the overall level of readiness remains critically low, experts said. 9 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 08:32 Protecting .vn domain names from the risk of illegal appropriation Registry Lock is a service that 'hard locks' domain names - similar to locking a safe and can only be opened with the owner's key. 10 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 23:00 PM urges building int’l financial centre with transparent, open legal environment Policies must ensure property rights, freedom of business, and freedom of movement for all entities participating in the financial centre. 11 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:50 Vietnamese-made electric tugboat operates at Belgium’s largest port Antwerp Port, one of Europe’s largest, has launched its first electric tugboat, Volta 1, manufactured in Việt Nam, showcasing the country’s green shipbuilding capabilities. 12 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:35 Phú Quốc int’l airport expansion must create a lasting legacy: Deputy PM Deputy PM Nguyễn Chí Dũng approves Phú Quốc airport expansion ahead of 2027 APEC, aiming to boost Việt Nam’s global tourism profile. 13 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:12 HCM City to host 21st International Auto, Motorcycle and E-Mobility Exhibition The 21st edition of the International Exhibition on Automotive, Motorcycle, Electric Vehicle and Supporting Industries — Autotech and Accessories 2025 — will take place from May 22 to 25, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in HCM City. 14 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 18:33 Việt Nam strengthens role in global semiconductor supply chain at SEMICON SEA 2025 Việt Nam deepens global chip supply chain ties at SEMICON SEA 2025 in Singapore. 15 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 18:24 Việt Nam establishes steering committee to develop financial hub Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will chair the committee, which will provide strategies to develop regional and international financial centres. 16 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 17:06 Poultry industry faces major challenges amid weak value chain linkages Technology must be seen as a leading force to drive progress and maintain growth momentum. 17 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:51 Thailand a promising market for Vietnamese exports: conference Thailand, with its 70 million people and growing purchasing power, offers a promising export market, but Vietnamese businesses must improve product quality, understand consumer trends, and develop long-term strategies to succeed. 18 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:43 Sacombank replaces CEO The board of directors of Sacombank has accepted the resignation of CEO Nguyễn Đức Thạch Diễm and appointed Nguyễn Thanh Nhung as acting CEO to ensure the continuity and stability of the bank’s operations. 19 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:30 Rig incident at Sông Đốc oilfield contained, no environmental impact Emergency crews contained the incident within 30 minutes, with no impact on other oil and gas operations, the field operator said. 20 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:20 Việt Nam’s public audit promoted for sustainable development Deputy Auditor General Bùi Quốc Dũng said that new technology trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, robotic process automation (RPA) and blockchain, are fundamentally changing the way auditing is done. 34 35 36 37 38