Economy Singapore's Makara Capital Partners urged to invest in Việt Nam's priority sectors Makara emphasised that the company has thoroughly studied the Vietnamese market and strongly believes in the country’s strategic development direction, long-term vision, and growth aspirations. 07/02/2025 23:28 | Vietnam news Vietnam Airlines boosts Việt Nam – Middle East air links 07/02/2025 21:01 | Vietnam news Legalizing digital assets opens new investment opportunities in Vietnam 06/19/2025 16:51 | Vietnam Law Vietnam’s overseas investment increases by 2.3 times in first five months 06/08/2025 09:50 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 06/21/2025 17:44 Deputy PM attends St. Petersburg economic forum, sidelines bilateral activities Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long attended the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 28) in Russia on June 20 and had a range of bilateral activities on the sidelines of the event. 2 Vietnam news | 06/21/2025 15:08 Businesses urged to embrace digital, AI transformation: seminar Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said. 3 Vietnam news | 06/21/2025 14:59 VN increases unsecured loan cap for farmers to $12,000 from July Starting from July 1, farmers are allowed to borrow up to VNĐ300 million (US$12,000) without collateral as part of an effort to promote rural development, according to a new Government’s decrease. 4 Vietnam news | 06/21/2025 11:37 Nearly 100 Vietnamese plywood exporters face US trade probe The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Việt Nam. 5 Vietnam news | 06/21/2025 11:27 Việt Nam, Cambodia strengthen trade cooperation Việt Nam and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and trade ties at a workshop held on June 20 in Phnom Penh. 6 Vietnam news | 06/21/2025 10:35 The role of the press in nation-building The press is emerging as a crucial force - not only in communicating policy but also in shaping the business environment, supporting entrepreneurs and promoting transparency. 7 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 20:18 Bình Dương sets up supporting industry association The Bình Dương Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) was officially established on June 19 in Bình Dương New City. 8 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 16:50 Market ends week with slight decline Liquidity eased slightly from the previous session, while foreign investors continued their net selling trend. 9 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 16:39 Việt Nam, US push for ministerial-level talks on reciprocal trade The ministers exchanged views and focused on solutions to tackle key outstanding issues in the bilateral trade negotiations. 10 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 16:20 Billionaire Phạm Nhật Vượng to contribute nearly 88 million VIC shares to VinSpeed. At the close of trading on June 19, VIC shares stood at VNĐ89,400 (US$3.44) each, valuing the 87.5 million shares at over VNĐ7.8 trillion ($300 million). 11 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 15:58 Shipping industry faces pressure from global carbon levy Under IMO’s proposal, a carbon levy will feed into a Net-Zero fund – expected to reach US$40 billion by 2030 – to support green fuels and low-emission technologies. 12 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 15:57 Over 11,000 e-commerce storefronts flagged for violations in H1 In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment. 13 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 15:35 Trade ministry issues warning as Middle East tensions threaten global trade A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism. 14 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 14:52 Vietnamese lychees win over UK consumers A Vietnamese Lychee Week is taking place in London from June 17 to 24 to promote the tropical fruit to UK consumers, drawing interest from both the Vietnamese community and local residents. 15 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 14:49 Việt Nam attends WTO meeting on food safety and animal-plant health A Vietnamese delegation led by Dr. Ngô Xuân Nam attended the 92nd SPS Committee meeting in Geneva on June 18. 16 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 14:47 Vietnamese exhibitors leave strong mark at China-South Asia Expo Seventy Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at the 2025 South Asia Expo in Kunming, China. 17 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 12:47 Bắc Giang prioritises digital and green industries to boost sustainable growth Bắc Giang’s development strategy now emphasises shifting toward high-tech sectors such as semiconductors, robotics, AI, smart manufacturing, digital infrastructure and renewable energy. 18 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 08:42 Central bank proposes mandatory bank transfers for gold A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at VNĐ20 million (US$765) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities. 19 Vietnam news | 06/20/2025 07:47 Savills expert points out three drivers of FDI attraction in Vietnamese real estate A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCM City and Hà Nội, investors are eyeing provinces like Hưng Yên, Bắc Ninh, and Hải Phòng, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity. 20 Vietnam news | 06/19/2025 22:10 VIDIFI wants to invest in expanded 300km section of North–South Expressway In a proposal submitted to the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction, VIDIFI requested to be considered as the investor for the expansion of various segments of the expressway, with a particular focus on the northern region. 6 7 8 9 10