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VN-Index rebounds on large-cap stocks

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 00:18
The upswing was primarily driven by large-cap stocks, particularly from the Vin stocks and technology sector.

Hải Phòng adds four new flight routes to boost regional connectivity

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 14:43
Vietnam Airlines expands Hải Phòng's air connectivity to major destinations in the south and Central Highlands.

Việt Nam breaks ground on first domestic chip manufacturing plant

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 14:16
Located in Hòa Lạc High-Tech Park on a 27-hectare site, the plant will serve as national infrastructure for semiconductor research, design, testing and production.

Pepper industry needs to better adapt to stringent export requirements: experts

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 14:10
The pepper industry needs to place greater emphasis on meeting the stringent sustainability requirements of international markets rather than chasing export volumes.

Government issues resolution on improving business climate in 2026

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:59
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has signed Resolution 02/NĐ-CP outlining key tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and boost national competitiveness in 2026, with a strong focus on institutional reform, cutting business prerequisites and accelerating administrative overhaul.

SMEs, household businesses to be provided with inter-agency legal support

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:57
Government has approved a nation-wide inter-agency legal support programmes for small and medium – sized enterprises (SMEs) and household businesses for the 2026-30 period with an aim to strengthen their legal awareness and compliance.

Deputy PM works with Khánh Hòa to address bottlenecks facing nuclear power project

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:55
Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn on January 15 led a Government delegation to work with the south central province of Khanh Hoa’s key leaders to review the implementation of the Ninh Thuận nuclear power project and discuss solutions to address outstanding difficulties and bottlenecks related to the project.

Tax authority eases transition to new tax declaration system for household businesses

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 10:31
Việt Nam's tax authorities are rolling out support measures to help millions of household businesses adjust to significant changes in the country’s tax regime as mandatory tax declaration replaces the long-standing lump-sum tax system from January 1, 2026.

Human capital defines Việt Nam's 2045 economic ambition

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 07:34
Việt Nam already benefits from favourable demographics, but the decisive factor will be how effectively it uses both human and physical capital.

SBV asks to place real estate credit growth under tight control

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 07:26
Credit flows will be guided towards projects with complete legal status, reputable developers, social housing and genuine housing demand.

Treasury’s idle funds deposited at banks proposed to raise at year end

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 07:15
The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed allowing the State Treasury of Vietnam to increase the cap on idle funds deposited at commercial banks to improve liquidity during the year-end period.

Hà Nội apartment market sees record supply, clear price difference

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 06:50
Despite the sharp increase in supply, demand remained resilient. Total apartment sales in the fourth quarter exceeded 13,500 units, lifting full-year transactions to 34,760 units. 

Leadership, culture drive gender equality at work

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 06:15
Gender equality in the workplace is not about favouring one gender, but about removing invisible barriers and designing systems that allow all talent to realise its full potential, speakers said at a forum held in HCM City on January 15.

Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community launched

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 05:29
VIDA's launch comes as the Vietnamese cryptocurrency market is entering a crucial transformation phase, with the Law on Digital Technology Industry officially coming into effect early this year.

Selling force causes VN-Index to lose nearly 30 points

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 02:28
Foreign investors continued their three-day trend of selling, offloading over VNĐ839 billion worth of shares on HoSE and VNĐ89.42 billion on HNX.

Nghi Son Refinery processes first non-Kuwaiti crude in feedstock diversification push

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 20:30
NSRP expects to import almost 12.5 million tonnes of crude oil in 2026, producing around 9 million tonnes of petroleum products for the domestic market.

Siemens, VSIP partner on Việt Nam's data centre infrastructure, digital transformation

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:35
Under the agreement, the two sides will collaborate on technical solutions and knowledge exchange to support the design of efficient, reliable and sustainable data centres, as Việt Nam seeks to expand its digital infrastructure to meet growing demand from its digital economy.

New Vietnamese airline takes off with charter capital of $11.4 million

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 13:52
As for the founding shareholder structure of Crystal Bay Airlines, Crystal Bay Tourism Group contributed VNĐ282 billion, equivalent to 94 per cent of the company’s charter capital.

Domestic demand drives OCOP expansion

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 13:47
The domestic market has seen a shift in consumer awareness. While locally made goods were once viewed as secondary choices, improvements in quality and transparency have helped OCOP products become a preferred option in many households.

Việt Nam's auto market posts double-digit growth in 2025

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 11:03
Sales gained strong momentum in December, driven by aggressive promotions and incentives during the year-end peak season.

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