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Việt Nam emerges as a hotspot for next-generation tech investment

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 16:39
There is a noticeable shift in capital flows toward deep-tech sectors like AI, energy and semiconductors — all aligned with the Government’s long-term strategic vision.

EVN proposes offshore wind power price cap of up to $0.15/kWh in northern Việt Nam

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 16:16
According to EVN, the proposed price cap is based on input parameters developed by the Institute of Energy and updated in accordance with the Việt Nam–Denmark Technology Handbook.

High-quality Vietnamese fruits to be showcased in Hà Nội

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 14:55
Each product on display will have a QR code which helps visitors easily access detailed relevant information, such as where the product originated, the growing area, production and preservation processes, along with official sales addresses.

Gold price hits new record 

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 13:41
At 10am on April 22, Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC) listed gold bar prices at VNĐ120.5-122.5 million per tael.

Việt Nam’s solar exports hit with US duties of up to 542.6 per cent

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:45
Solar cell and panel imports to the US from Việt Nam will face countervailing duties of up to 542.6 per cent.

ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:14
The agreement is seen to enhance business opportunities across a free trade area of over 703 million people, with a combined gross domestic product of more than US$5.6 trillion (S$7.3 trillion).

Tariff cuts welcomed but LNG needs policy reforms: experts

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 09:55
Experts stressed that a comprehensive, synchronised policy framework is needed to cover all LNG activities — from investment and infrastructure to pricing and regulation.

Regulatory updates prepared ahead of KRX system launch in May 2025

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 08:56
The draft will soon be submitted to the Ministry of Finance for fast-track approval to update key regulations on registration, depository, clearing, settlement, and information disclosure in line with the new system's digital features.

HCM City retail property market faces challenges

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:54
New retail malls are consistently being introduced in districts outside the central areas, offering a wide array of business models. This trend is gradually transforming traditional street-front retail, which is under significant pressure from the growing e-commerce sector.

Brazil becoming key market for Việt Nam's seafood

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:52
Brazil is quickly becoming a key market for Vietnamese seafood products, presenting strong opportunities for growth, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Complete legal framework needed to settle bad debts

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:50
Despite efforts of banks in dealing with bad debts, the debts increased by about VNĐ34 trillion in the first two months of 2025, while only about VNĐ15 trillion of the debts were settled by banks through risk provisions.

Large-cap brokerages post strong Q1 earnings despite sector challenges

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:01
According to recently released Q1 financial reports, well-capitalised firms maintained strong momentum thanks to cost management and diversified income sources.

Durian prices plummet in Mekong Delta on declining China exports

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 06:53
Durian prices in the Mekong Delta provinces are falling sharply, in some areas to just a third of the levels seen during the same period last year, as China tightens quality control procedures and delays customs clearance.

Over $11 billion in State budget surplus registered in Q1

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 22:48
State budget revenue reached $27.9 billion while expenditure was VNĐ428.2 trillion ($27.9 billion).

Seminar supporting start-ups held at National Innovation Center

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 22:41
The seminar is part of “The Project for Vitalizing the Vietnam National Innovation Center", funded by the Government of Japan through UNDP.

Market opens the week in the red as VN-Index retreats towards 1,200-point mark

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:47
Việt Nam’s stock market kicked off the new week with a downturn, as the VN-Index retreated toward the critical psychological threshold of 1,200 points.

Institute outlines three scenarios for VN's agricultural growth amid potential US reciprocal tariffs

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:23
Total export turnover of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in Q1 reached US$15.7 billion, up 13.1 per cent year-on-year.

Businesses from 50 provinces and cities to gather for Green – Kind Market’s 9th anniversary in HCM City

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:59
The Business Study and Assistance Centre (BSA Centre) in collaboration with the Southern Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre will host a series of special events in HCM City on April 19–20 and April 26–27 to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the “Green – Kind Market.”

Việt Nam to diversify markets for agricultural products amid global trade shifts

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:58
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Việt Nam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the imposition of unilateral, stringent tariff policies by major economies.

Sao Khuê Award 2025 honours 198 standout digital solutions, services

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:31
As many as 198 outstanding digital products, services, and solutions were honoured at the Sao Khuê Award 2025 ceremony organised by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) in Hà Nội late last week.

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