The money flow indicator remains above zero, indicating active buying pressure in the market, which bolsters the VN-Index's upward trajectory.

HCM City’s dynamic start-up ecosystem – ranked among the world’s top 110 and among Southeast Asia’s top five – reflects the country’s rising ambition to promote innovation as a new engine of growth.

Effective as of the date of its issuance, Decree 243/2025/ND-CP introduces detailed provisions on procedures for deciding on investment policy for PPP projects and approving PPP projects, specifies projects eligible for investor selection in special cases, and provides incentives for investors participating in bidding.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính commended 12 ministries and central agencies and 20 localities for above-average performance, while criticising 22 ministries, sectors and central agencies as well as 12 localities for lagging behind.

Through the forum and the commitments voiced by both sides, the foundations are being laid for a renewed trajectory of cooperation: integrating smart-city technologies, revitalising urban riverfronts and fostering youth workforce development.

Nearly 178,000 new firms were set up nationwide during this period, with registered capital surpassing VND 1.75 quadrillion (USD 66.38 billion) and registered employees totaling 1.05 million.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has proactively rolled out low-interest credit packages and programmes to support people and businesses hit by storms and floods to restore production and business activities, in line with directives from the Government and the Prime Minister, according to SBV Deputy Governor Phạm Thanh Hà.

When coorinated, the Government, scientists and businesses would form a solid development triangle for the innovation ecosystem.

2025 marked a decisive shift in how Vietnamese users engaged with AI. Search trends changed from introductory questions like “What is AI?” to practical queries such as “How to make a video AI?”, “Create images with AI”, revealing a growing emphasis on real-world application.

The ministry’s statistics showed that as of the end of November, public investment disbursement reached VNĐ553.25 trillion, or 60.6 per cent of the Prime Minister’s assigned plan, 2.4 percentage points higher than the same period last year.

The HCM City is stepping up efforts to accelerate investment in digital technology parks as part of its ambition to build a dynamic digital economy and strengthen its position as Việt Nam’s leading centre for innovation.

The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$2 million emergency grant to help central Việt Nam recover from weeks of destructive floods and landslides.

HCM City is looking to the lifestyle economy as a fresh source of momentum as it pursues its goal of becoming a creative and liveable metropolis by 2030.

This Christmas period is especially significant for Vietjet, with the addition of 22 new aircraft. The expansion demonstrates the airline's long-term strategic vision and readiness to meet rising travel demand during the 2026 Lunar New Year while accelerating international network growth.

Masan Consumer (UPCoM: MCH), a subsidiary of Masan Group, announced its roadmap to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) at the “MCH Roadshow: HOSE Listing & Growth Story” on December 4.

Amazon will support Việt Nam in becoming a regional hub for exports via e-commerce in Southeast Asia, its Vice President for International Public Policy & Government Affairs Susan Pointer told Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long during their meeting in Hà Nội on December 5.

Import–export turnover, budget revenues and FDI continue to climb, though the PM warns of exchange-rate pressures and slow public-investment disbursement.

The agreement formalises collaboration on sustainable agriculture, climate action, and capacity building - strengthening Nestlé’s role as a strategic development partner supporting the country’s socio-economic and environmental goals.

The Hanoi Support Centre for Enterprise and Investment Promotion (SCE) in coordination with the Hà Nội Department of Finance, held a seminar on corporate taxation on December 5 to help businesses in the capital adapt to ongoing tax reforms and an evolving investment environment.

The market benchmark index still managed to extend the current rising streak on Vin-family stocks.