According to official data from the Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi Stock Exchanges (HoSE and HNX), only three block trades have successfully closed so far in 2025, totalling a mere VNĐ29 billion (US$1.1 million), an unprecedented low in recent years.

The draft clarifies that an individual becomes liable for PIT when a dividend is received, regardless of whether it is paid in cash or shares, meaning taxpayers should not wait until they sell the securities to declare income.

The government is also pushing for public investment capital disbursement, promoting new growth drivers, and capitalising on the 17 signed free trade agreements while advancing new trade pacts.

The forum "Real Estate Investment in the New Era – New Mindset, New Opportunities", held in Hà Nội on July 3, gathered a range of expert opinions highlighting both the prospects and the unprecedented challenges facing the real estate sector.

It is highly possible for Việt Nam’s stock market to be upgraded to emerging market status in September, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Chi said at the ministry’s press conference on Wednesday.   

The surge was attributed to the signing of a protocol in August last year, which allowed Việt Nam to export frozen durian to China and the efforts to increase investment in processing and diversify products.

The authorities decided not to use the petrol and oil price stabilisation fund for any of the fuel categories.

Liquidity on the southern bourse soared, highlighting a significant sell-off, while foreign investors continued to make substantial purchases.

Major supermarket systems and retail chains such as Winmart, BRG, Central Retail, Aeon, Lotte, Co.opmart, MediaMart and Pico will join the campaign, offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of products.

Amid growing global demand, fragile supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, Việt Nam is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising players in the global semiconductor landscape, a seminar heard in HCM City on July 2.

On Truth Social, US President Trump on Wednesday stated that, per the "Great Deal of Cooperation," Việt Nam would "pay the United States a 20 per cent tariff on any and all goods sent into our Territory, and a 40 per cent tariff on any transshipping."

On July 1, the Government issued Decree 180/2025/NĐ-CP, setting out rules and policies for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The number of newly registered enterprises set a record high in June, surpassing 24,000, more than double the average during the 2021– 24 period.

The Prime Minister's Decision on the establishment of Đà Nẵng Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which was officially announced on June 21, on 1,881 hectares, would help contribute 17.9 per cent to Đà Nẵng City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) and create 127,000 jobs by 2040.

This milestone marks a significant advancement in the country’s food and beverage industry.

From July 1, several previously VAT-exempt brokerage services are subject to a 10- percent VAT rate, prompting firms to revise their service charges accordingly.

The overall health of Việt Nam’s manufacturing sector weakened further in June, driven by a third straight monthly decline in new orders. Although new business decreased modestly, the rate of decline accelerated compared to May.

As capital markets become more cautious, investors are shifting focus from rapid growth to sustainability, risk management and regulatory readiness.

Certification rates for quality products are still low, and weaknesses in value chain linkages, post-harvest processing and preservation are hindering the region’s competitiveness in wider markets.

On June 30, localities across Việt Nam announced resolutions on the merger of administrative units, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to streamline governance and promote regional development. Following the restructuring, Việt Nam will consist of 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities.