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.

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.

The national fund's charter capital is expected to reach VNĐ2 trillion within five years, combining public investment and private contributions from domestic and foreign investors.

The two-day festival, part of the fifth Vietnam Card Day campaign, is designed for young people to experience digital payments and technology, with all transactions fully cashless.

The event offered residents a unique city tour experience while spreading a message of sharing and unity through meaningful community activities in support of areas recently affected by storms and floods.

Under the new policy, the deduction for each taxpayer will rise from VNĐ11 million to VNĐ15.5 million (US$590) per month, and for each dependent from VNĐ4.4 million to VNĐ6.2 million.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for accelerated digital transformation, and simplification and reduction of administrative procedures, with transparent publication on digital platforms.

Inspectors concluded that three of the five banks used bond proceeds for the wrong purpose.

The event created direct opportunities for businesses from both sides to connect, explore high-competitiveness products and discuss promising investment prospects in West Java.

Despite numerous challenges, the country’s macro-economy has remained basically stable, inflation under control, and growth promoted.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính affirmed the Government’s strong commitment to accelerating disbursement through institutional reform and effective law enforcement, with multiple laws and decrees revised to remove systemic barriers.

Five cooperation agreements between HCM City and US organisations were signed at the HCM City–United States Fall Forum 2025 held in the US on October 16, opening new opportunities in high technology, finance, human resource training, and innovation.

With a clear strategy and strong business engagement, economic cooperation will remain a highlight of the two countries’ ties.

About 76 per of EU business leaders view Việt Nam as attractive, and 80% of European firms expect strong growth in the next five years.

The bill already garnered full support during the first discussion on October 9 between the lower house’s Foreign Affairs Committee and EU Affairs Committee.  

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on ministries, sectors and localities to promote their responsibility to the nation and the people by accelerating the disbursement of public investment, boosting socio-economic growth and improving people's living conditions.

More than 6,000 business connections in tourism have been scheduled at the second Đà Nẵng International Tourism Festival 2025 – one of the largest networking events in Việt Nam’s tourism industry – featuring a series of business networking sessions, conferences, and tour service introductions among 410 sellers and buyers.

Although agricultural insurance was first introduced in Việt Nam in 1982, premiums continue to make up only a small fraction of non-life insurance revenue.

From grocery store owners to rural traders, many small business operators — once hesitant about adopting technology — are now actively using digital financial services to manage transactions, reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Foreign investors also reversed their buying trend, selling off a net value of nearly VNĐ2 trillion on HoSE and VNĐ144.58 billion on HNX.