Economy Vinspeed's high-speed railway investment proposal to undergo review Vinspeed officially registered to invest in the North–South high-speed railway project on May 14. It plans to borrow 80 per cent of the total investment as an interest-free loan from the State with a 35-year term. 05/16/2025 22:18 | Vietnam news Trump Group’s $1.5 billion project in Hưng Yên approved for investment 05/16/2025 19:55 | Vietnam news Proposed changes to CIT Law aim to boost tax incentives and enhance transparency 05/13/2025 11:29 | Vietnam Law Enterprise Law under revision to strengthen corporate transparency 05/10/2025 08:00 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 20:08 LOTTE's cold chain logistics centre begins construction in southern province The centre will provide an all-encompassing One-Stop logistics service, covering import-export, storage, and transportation. Equipped with state-of-the-art cold storage facilities, it will support a diverse range of goods, from perishable food products to high-value commodities. 2 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 17:30 Bắc Giang to develop eight more industrial clusters Fifty-five industrial clusters have been established in the province so far, covering a total area of 2,327 hectares. 3 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 17:25 Nearly 60 per cent of food and beverage companies reported decline in revenue in 2024 This indicates that while the overall market is expanding, many establishments are struggling to maintain profitability amid challenging economic conditions. 4 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 16:27 Việt Nam, UK bolster ties to develop int’l financial centres Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình met with British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle in London, UK. 5 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 16:06 Biometric authentication must be applied to immigration process this year: PM Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stresses the importance of applying technology and innovation to improve administrative procedures. 6 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 14:51 SJC gold and ring prices hit all-time highs, reaching near VNĐ100 million threshold The surge is driven by a record-breaking streak in international gold prices. 7 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 13:32 Lite-On begins construction of $690M electronics plant in Quảng Ninh The project, whose first phase is set to be completed in November 2025, underscores Quảng Ninh’s commitment to administrative reform and a business-friendly environment to attract high-tech, smart and eco-friendly industrial investments. 8 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 13:31 Vĩnh Phúc to boost trade and investment with Chinese locality Vĩnh Phúc is home to 106 Chinese-invested projects valued at $1.7 billion, primarily in automobile, motorcycle and electronics manufacturing. 9 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 11:45 Lào Cai launches initiatives to enhance logistics and e-commerce Lào Cai will develop a network of inland ports and logistics hubs, with a total cargo clearance capacity exceeding 1.5 million TEUs 10 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 10:47 Companies awarded VNĐ3 billion for emissions reduction Chơn Chính Import Export Co Ltd from Đồng Tháp Province won the biggest sum, over VNĐ1.16 billion. 11 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 08:25 Credit law changes may ease handling of bad debts According to SBV’s data, bad debts of commercial banks as of December 31, 2024 were more than VNĐ733.9 trillion, an increase of 3.4 per cent compared to the end of 2023 12 Vietnam Law | 03/19/2025 08:00 Vietnam’s outbound investment increases by 9.5 times in two months Vietnam's overseas investment in the first two months of 2025 totaled nearly USD 239 million , 9.5 times higher than the same period last year. 13 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 07:28 SSC warns of fake securities business scams targeting investors The commission strongly advises investors to be extra cautious and before engaging with any investment opportunities, individuals should thoroughly research the firms in question. 14 Vietnam news | 03/19/2025 07:22 VCCI holds consultation on Special Consumption Tax draft law A rapid and substantial tax increase could reduce the overall economic benefits for industries and the economy, leading to decreased consumer and investment demand: experts 15 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 23:30 PM calls for increased US investments in Việt Nam Prime Minister encouraged the US company to play a role in promoting high-level mutual visits between the two countries while advocating the US issuing policies appropriate to the bilateral relationship. 16 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 22:00 Việt Nam expects balanced, harmonious, sustainable economic ties with US: PM Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said Việt Nam always considers the US a partner of top significance, especially in economy, trade and investment, highlighting vast untapped potential for US firms in Việt Nam. 17 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 19:58 Vietnam Airlines expands flight frequency on Hanoi-Manila route Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in the frequency of flights on the Hanoi - Manila route, effective April 1, 2025. 18 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 18:30 Việt Nam’s coffee exports reach $1.72 billion in first two months Việt Nam's coffee export value increased by over 37 per cent during this period, though its export volume decreased by 22 per cent. 19 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 18:00 Tax revenue from e-commerce surges With e-commerce experiencing rapid growth, ensuring tax compliance is crucial to preventing revenue losses. 20 Vietnam news | 03/18/2025 17:27 Market mixed, pillar stocks face strong sell-off Foreign investors returned to their selling spree after withdrawing a net value of over VNĐ458.9 billion on the two main exchanges. 34 35 36 37 38