Economy VIB profit rises on strong lending and deposit growth VIB said its asset quality continued to improve, supported by effective risk management and prudent operational controls maintained at an optimal level. 17 minutes ago | Vietnam news Cashless payments soar as QR Code transactions skyrocket by 150 per cent 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Authorities tighten crackdown on illegal forex trading points 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Vietnam weighs establishment of gold exchange to ensure market stability 10/16/2025 10:41 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/21/2025 14:43 F88’s Q3 profit doubles, fulfilling 90% of 2025 target For the first nine months, F88 earned VNĐ603 billion in pre-tax profit, 2.5 times higher year-on-year, completing 90 per cent of its annual plan. 2 Vietnam news | 10/21/2025 14:42 Vinamilk joins top 5% strongest global brands with AAA+ rating This achievement places Vinamilk ahead of the world’s three most valuable dairy brands in terms of brand strength, ranks it third globally in the dairy sector, and officially positions it among the top 5 per cent of strongest brands worldwide. 3 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). 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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'. 9 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. 10 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. 11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 14 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. 15 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. 16 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. 17 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. 18 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. 19 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. 20 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. 5 6 7 8 9