Economy Hưng Yên emerges as a bright spot in the Red River Delta’s economy According to the provincial People’s Committee, the province granted licences to 213 new projects and approved capital adjustments for 193 existing ones, with total investment exceeding VNĐ118.6 trillion (US$4.63 billion). 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam works to diversify raw material sources to ensure sustainable growth 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Vietnam proposes six types of commodity exchanges at IFC 15 hours ago | Vietnam Law Vietnam’s industrial production grows 8.6 percent in first seven months of 2025 08/10/2025 11:30 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 1 hours ago Party chief visits Busan Port, highlights potential of Việt Nam–RoK maritime cooperation The Party chief expressed interest in enhancing cooperation between Busan Port and Vietnamese ports, and promoting investment in next-generation seaports in Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng, HCM City, Gia Lai, An Giang, and Cà Mau. He also called for support in the training of engineers and port operation specialists in Việt Nam. 2 Vietnam news | 2 hours ago HCM City hosts trade networking, supporting industries, electronics, ICT expo Some 30 companies are showcasing technology solutions at the Week of Trade Networking and Product Exhibition in Supporting Industries, Electronics and ICT Sectors that opened in HCM City on August 13. 3 Vietnam news | 7 hours ago Việt Nam’s unique organic shrimp brand grows from mangrove forests The mangrove-shrimp farming model in which the crustacean is raised in canals within dense forests has emerged as a sustainable aquaculture practice in the Mekong Delta. 4 Vietnam news | 8 hours ago Việt Nam exporters brace for tougher US market A fresh 20 per cent tariff and tougher US import rules are forcing Việt Nam’s exporters to move fast lest they lose ground in their biggest market, according to the Việt Nam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade). 5 Vietnam news | 9 hours ago Banks' net interest margins hit six-year low The net interest margin (NIM) for listed banks has declined to its lowest level since 2019, but experts expect this trend will reverse in the near future. 6 Vietnam news | 10 hours ago Hà Nội Metro’s profits nearly triple in first half of 2025 The company recorded a post-tax profit of VNĐ9.98 billion (US$380,000), up from VNĐ3.34 billion in the first half of 2024. 7 Vietnam news | 10 hours ago Việt Nam proposes six types of commodity exchanges at IFC The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed six types of commodity exchanges to be operated at the international financial centre (IFC), which would cover both traditional goods markets and emerging financial and commercial products. 8 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:54 Long Thành to become regional air hub ACV proposed to relocate all international air cargo operations from Tân Sơn Nhất to Long Thành with an aim to transform the new airport into a regional logistics powerhouse. 9 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:29 South Korean executive helps boost Korea–Việt Nam growth via investment, education and jobs. Sanghyun Ahn, a veteran CEO with over a decade of cross-border leadership, drives growth through investment, jobs and educational partnerships. 10 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:19 HoSE introduces two new investment indices The VN50 Growth Index includes 50 selected stocks from the VNAllshare Index, chosen based on stringent criteria, while the VNMITECH Index focuses on modern industrial and technology stocks. 11 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 17:11 VN-Index hits record high, closing above 1,600 points Although selling pressure increased towards the end of Tuesday morning, weighing significantly on the market, the strong afternoon performance of blue-chip stocks helped the VN-Index break through the 1,600-point mark. 12 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 16:38 Viet Nam, Korea forge stronger ties in new-era economic push RoK Economic Forum in Seoul attracted representatives from more than 400 leading enterprises of both countries. 13 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 15:38 Japan–Việt Nam ties in good corporate health Việt Nam–Japan ties stand as a model of successful cooperation, with Japan among Việt Nam’s closest and most vital partners. 14 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 14:24 Retail sales of goods, services record positive growth Trade and tourism activities continued to show positive growth last month, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue estimated at VNĐ576.4 trillion (US$21.98 billion). 15 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 11:45 Techcombank CEO Jens Lottner to lead next chapter This reappointment reflects the board’s consistent strategy and strong confidence in Dr. Lottner’s effective leadership. 16 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 10:14 OCOP cooperatives seek ways to unlock international markets Unlike mass industrial production, OCOP products are inherently limited due to their close ties to local identities and village traditions. 17 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 09:15 Legal framework on commercial service land must be improved to unlock its potential: experts From the economic perspective, commercial service land is where real estate assets bring stable and efficient cash flows, such as financial, retail and accommodation complexes with better profitability than pure residential real estate and not creating pressure on social infrastructure. 18 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 08:37 Cement firms see strong profits in Q2, signalling a bright future for stocks After a challenging first quarter, during which many companies recorded losses, the Vietnamese cement market has experienced a remarkable recovery, with several firms unexpectedly reporting substantial profits in the second quarter of 2025. 19 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 08:10 Super apps wage billion-dollar race for Việt Nam’s digital shopping carts Industry experts identify multiple factors driving online grocery shopping into a billion-dollar battleground for app developers. 20 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 07:40 Capacity boost and institutional reform essential for localities disadvantaged in FDI attraction The nationwide rollout of the two-tier local administration model presents a key opportunity to advance decentralisation, streamline administrative procedures, and enhance transparency. 1 2 3 4 5