Economy Vietnam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030 Vietnam targets that by 2030, 95 per cent of people aged 15 and above will have bank transaction accounts, while the value of cashless payments will reach 30 times GDP. 06/08/2026 08:06 | Vietnam Law Vietnam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030 06/08/2026 08:06 | Vietnam Law Vietnam attracts nearly 35 percent more FDI in first five months 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 1 Vietnam news | 10/21/2025 12:11 Mekong Delta invests in science, technology to increase enhance aquatic product quality Việt Nam’s aquatic exports are experiencing a strong recovery, reaching over US$8.3 billion in the past nine months and expected to hit $11 billion for the entire year - the highest in the past three years, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). 2 Vietnam news | 10/21/2025 10:45 Scoot Airlines opens direct Changi–Đà Nẵng air route Singapore’s Scoot Airlines has officially launched a new direct route between Changi Airport and Đà Nẵng, operating three weekly flights on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, bringing the total number of flights from Singapore to the central city to 24 per week. 3 Vietnam news | 10/21/2025 08:12 Authorities warned about risks of expected inflation from asset price fevers It is still necessary to be cautious about the risks of local price increases in some speculative areas such as real estate, gold, silver, or some rare raw materials, as this increase can trigger expected inflation, creating pressure on the general price level. 4 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 17:18 VN-Index records largest points losses Also weighing on the market, foreign investors continued to withdraw money from the market. They net sold over VNĐ1.96 trillion on HoSE and VNĐ85.35 billion on HNX. 5 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 17:08 Vingroup targets $325 million international bond sale Vingroup of billionaire Phạm Nhật Vượng not only promotes international capital raising but also seeks domestic capital. 6 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 16:52 Statistics play a vital role in sustainable future The theme of World Statistics Day 2025 is 'Empowering Change with Quality Data and Statistics for All'. 7 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 16:06 Hà Nội to host Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025 Featuring specialties from 34 provinces and cities, the exhibition highlights the diversity and richness of Việt Nam’s agriculture, from fresh produce and seafood to processed goods and iconic regional products. Visitors will have the chance to explore and taste “Made in Vietnam” items while learning about their journey from farms to dining tables. 8 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 15:40 Deputy PM orders faster preparations for Autumn Fair 2025 Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn has urged faster booth construction and insisted that only the most outstanding, high-quality products be showcased at the Autumn Fair 2025 while inspecting preparations for the event at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hà Nội's outlying Đông Anh commune on Sunday. 9 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 14:32 VN's import of automobile parts up by 8.7% According to preliminary data from the General Department of Customs, in September 2025, enterprises imported various types of automobile parts and components worth $492 million into Việt Nam, up 8.7 per cent from the previous month. 10 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 14:29 State budget revenue exceeds 2025 estimate The State budget revenue as of October 16 hit more than VNĐ2 quadrillion (US$76 billion), exceeding the estimate for the whole 2025 by 2.35 per cent. 11 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 14:21 VN eyes annual GDP growth at least 10 per cent in 2026-30 Việt Nam aims to achieve average annual growth rate of at least 10 per cent in 2026-30 period, according to a new directive by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on the socio-economic development plan for the next five-year period. 12 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 14:16 Vietnamese products expected to expand footprint in Malaysia’s Halal market The Việt Nam – Malaysia trade in the Halal sector is experiencing robust growth, yet Vietnamese exporters continue to grapple with a widening trade deficit and the stringent demands of Islamic certification standards. 13 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 13:46 Developing tilapia into a strategic export industry for Việt Nam The Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development organised a forum on the development of tilapia production and consumption in Hải Phòng City on October 17. 14 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 13:28 Turning seafood by-products into billion-dollar industry Việt Nam, a top seafood exporter, is turning by-products into high-value goods to boost sustainability, profits, and the circular economy. 15 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 11:00 Mutual funds reap rewards of stock market boom The stock market surged in the third quarter of 2025, with the VN-Index rising by more than 20 per cent during the three months and delivering exceptional returns for many mutual funds. 16 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 10:26 Gender equality helps businesses maximise human resources and achieve sustainable growth Promoting gender equality in the workplace not only enables businesses to harness the full potential of women’s talents and perspectives but also strengthens their foundation for sustainable growth, experts say. 17 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 09:55 Remittances to HCM City near $8bln in nine months HCM City saw $2.737 billion in remittances in Q3, down slightly from the prior quarter but up a robust 18 per cent from the same period in 2024. 18 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 09:25 Việt Nam’s wood industry seeks ways to cope with tariff challenges The Vietnamese wood industry is facing significant obstacles in terms of expenses, earnings, and the capacity to sustain exports to important markets as a result of new US import levies of up to 50 per cent. 19 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 09:00 Central bank ramps up compliance inspections for gold traders in HCM City, Đồng Nai The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ordered intensified inspections of gold trading enterprises in HCM City and Đồng Nai Province following recent volatility and record-breaking surges in domestic gold prices. 20 Vietnam news | 10/20/2025 08:04 MoST drafts criteria for tax incentives for electronic equipment manufacturers The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is drafting a circular to establish criteria for enterprises implementing electronic equipment manufacturing projects to qualify for corporate income tax incentives. 64 65 66 67 68