Economy Vietnam attracts nearly 35 percent more FDI in first five months Notably, disbursed FDI reached an estimated USD 9.75 billion in the January–May period, up 9.6 per cent year-on-year and also the highest five-month figure recorded in the past five years. 06/03/2026 15:09 | Vietnam Law Vietnam one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic logistics markets: survey 06/02/2026 08:44 | Vietnam Law Vietnam one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic logistics markets: survey 06/02/2026 08:44 | Vietnam Law Government moves to cut institutional friction and unlock growth 06/01/2026 11:29 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 05/24/2024 09:53 Korean Seafood Festival begins at HCM City supermarket A range of seafoods are on display and available for sale at discounts of 10-20 per cent at the Korean Seafood Festival that opened at MM Mega Market An Phú in HCM City on Wednesday. 2 Vietnam news | 05/24/2024 09:32 PVCFC acquires South Korean company The acquisition of 100 per cent of KVF's capital by Petrovietnam Cà Mau Fertiliser JSC was approved in 2023, with an estimated cost of $25 million. 3 Vietnam news | 05/24/2024 09:06 Vietnamese games aim to earn billions of dollars Revenues from games and applications in Việt Nam are expected to reach US$2.7 billion by 2026. 4 Vietnam news | 05/24/2024 08:36 VN aims to build a modern, sustainable, efficient logistics industry Việt Nam aims to rank among the top 40 in the world by the logistics performance index (LPI). It wants to have around 80 per cent of domestic logistics companies using digital transformation solutions and half of vehicles used in the logistics sphere should be using green energy. 5 Vietnam news | 05/24/2024 07:24 Exchanges crack down on non-compliant listed firms The main reason was that the listed companies were failing to submit audited financial statements for 2023 ahead of the deadline. 6 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 22:14 Đồng Tháp’s lotus root makes debut journey to Japan The Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp has achieved a significant milestone with its first-ever export of 15 tonnes of lotus root to Japan. 7 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 19:54 MoF proposes extending the special tax payment deadline for domestic cars The MoF said that continuing to support domestic automobile manufacturing and assembling enterprises is necessary. 8 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 19:52 Small businesses show confidence as VN expects strong economic growth In 2023, 77 per cent of local small businesses grew, well above the survey average of 60 per cent, and outperforming all but two of the 11 markets included in the Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey. 9 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 19:51 Opportunities there for businesses embracing strong ESG practices Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requires effort, but the rewards for businesses who embrace it make the investment worthwhile, attendees were told at a conference on motivations and breakthroughs in ESG, held in Hà Nội on Thursday. 10 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 19:46 Đà Nẵng, German state ink MoU on cooperation Cooperation between Đà Nẵng and Germany has reaped encouraging results in recent years. 11 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 19:44 Hưng Yên prioritises Taiwanese semiconductor enterprises to invest in Industrial Park No. 5 With an area of nearly 200 hectares, the industrial park has currently attracted 12 investment projects, including 10 Taiwanese enterprises with registered capital of about $150 million. 12 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 17:19 Market rebounds, VN-Index back to 1280 points Oil and gas stocks led the VN-Index on Thursday. 13 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 16:41 Petrol prices slightly up in latest adjustment The retail prices of E5RON92 bio-petrol and all oil products increased from 3pm on May 23 following the latest adjustment of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance. 14 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 15:11 The life insurance industry needs to enhance customer confidence During a conference, hosted by the Insurance Association of Vietnam, experts and business representatives discussed issues around the current state of the life insurance industry in Việt Nam and how to rebuild trust in the sector. 15 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 15:10 SBV sells 13,400 taels of SJC bullion to market This was the biggest volume of gold auctioned in the last nine sessions. 16 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 13:59 Banks permitted to block accounts receiving mistaken transfers From July 1, banks are permitted to block accounts receiving mistaken transfers if they are asked to by the account holders who have made the mistaken transfers. 17 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 13:32 Vân Phong Economic Zone struggles to attract investment Despite incentives to promote the development of Khánh Hoà Province, where the Vân Phong Economic Zone is located, the area has not been able to attract enough strategic investors. 18 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 11:48 PM orders building socio-economic development plans, budget estimates for 2025 Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has signed a directive on the building of the socio-economic development plans and state budget estimates for 2025. 19 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 11:00 EVN denies businesses warned to cut down power consumption Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the country's largest power company, said the rumour about Vietnamese authorities urging certain businesses in northern Việt Nam to voluntarily reduce electricity usage by 30 per cent is inaccurate. 20 Vietnam news | 05/23/2024 10:54 Việt Nam’s timber, wood product exports post positive growth in the first five months The export value of timber and wood products in Việt Nam is estimated to reach over US$6 billion in the first five months of this year, an increase of 18 per cent over the same period last year, according to General Department of Vietnam Customs. 362 363 364 365 366