The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) issued a legal support plan for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2025 to provide information, advice and disseminate laws to businesses.

During discussions with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Syre Group outlined its intention to develop a high-tech fabric production complex in Nhơn Hội A Industrial Park, Bình Định Province.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index rose 4.42 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 1,292.98 points.

Việt Nam will need an estimated VNĐ351.5 trillion (US$13.76 billion) to upgrade its port system by 2030, with VNĐ72.8 trillion for maritime infrastructure and the rest for port terminals.

Secretary of the Lào Cai provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee Trịnh Xuân Trường discussed potential collaboration with Israeli Ambassador to Việt Nam Yaron Mayer during a meeting in Lào Cai city on February 19.

Bangladesh will import 100,000 tonnes of white rice from Việt Nam to meet the demand and stabilise the domestic food market.

A target of 10 per cent economic growth in 2025 is a challenging but also important task for Bình Dương Province, Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Bùi Minh Thạnh said.

While some companies are thriving, others struggle to maintain their footing in a changing confectionery market.

Located in Hòa Ninh Commune, Hòa Vang District, Đà Nẵng, the Hòa Ninh Industrial Park, which is being promoted as the most modern park in the city, aims to attract a new wave of investment.

Instead of the current personal income tax exemption on interest from all individual bank savings accounts, the proposal would exempt tax only for low amounts of savings.

The ministry proposes to issue a decree on the establishment, management and use of the Investment Support Fund to stabilise the investment environment, encourage and attract strategic investors and multinational corporations.

This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to innovate and enhance their competitive edge in the international arena.

Market breadth was overwhelmingly positive, with 243 gainers far outnumbering 88 decliners.

Việt Nam's retail sector is rapidly advancing its digital transformation, with retailers embracing data-driven strategies and diversified sales channels to cut costs and streamline operations.

The Vietnamese trade minister urged Guangxi to expedite the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Việt Nam-China power connectivity and to explore the possibility of a high-voltage direct current power link between Guangxi and Việt Nam's northern province of Quảng Ninh.

This sharp decline has had a direct impact on Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable export revenue, which stood at US$416 million in January 2025, marking a 11.3 per cent decrease month-on-month and a 5.2 per cent drop year-on-year.

Following the recommendations of the Trade Remedies Authority, the Việt Nam Steel Association needs to notify relevant manufacturers and exporters and recommend their participation if necessary.

The healthcare and education M&A landscape in Việt Nam is expected to be vibrant this year, driven by strong foreign investment promotion policies and the rising middle class.

The electric and hybrid vehicle market in Việt Nam is projected to experience significant growth, with forecasts indicating an increase of 25-30 per cent by 2025, according to industry experts.

With a higher credit growth goal set by the SBV, banks are ramping up their efforts to secure funding through bond issuance.