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Acquirers of weak banks get incentive policies

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 03/13/2025 - 08:29
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) completed the compulsory transfer of four vulnerable banks, CB, Oceanbank, DongA Bank and GPBank to Vietcombank, MB, HDBank, and VPBank, respectively.

Agrivoltaics could be a game changer for Việt Nam's agriculture

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 03/13/2025 - 08:16
In remote areas—such as hilly regions, sparsely populated zones, or aquaculture districts—stable, low-cost solar electricity can support essential activities like irrigation, lighting for livestock facilities, or powering machinery, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Market up, but selling force pares gains

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 03/13/2025 - 06:27
Liquidity was mostly unchanged from the previous session, hovering near VNĐ22 trillion (US$860.4 million).

European Investment Bank helps Việt Nam unlock green finance

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 21:57
The partnership will help to strengthen Việt Nam's financial sector for climate investments.

Horticulture, floriculture tech expo, and agricultural tech trade show open in HCM City

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 18:33
HortEx Vietnam 2025, the seventh International Exhibition & Conference for Horticultural and Floricultural Production and Processing Technology, and Agritechnica Asia 2025, an agricultural machinery exhibition, opened in HCM City on March 12.

VPBank pioneers AI-driven digital ecosystem

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 18:20
VPBank has been a pioneer in embracing technology and AI, choosing to master them early rather than just follow trends, said Bùi Hải Quân, Vice Chairman of VPBank’s Board of Directors.

First-ever exhibition on nonwoven, hygiene technologies opens in HCM City

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 17:18
More than 200 exhibitors from 10 countries and territories are taking part in the Global Exhibition on Nonwoven and Hygiene Technologies (GENTEXH 2025), which opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre on March 12.

VSIP II Quảng Ngãi IP construction starts

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 16:20
The groundbreaking ceremony of VSIP II Quảng Ngãi IP took place at a time when Party General Secretary Tô Lâm is paying an official visit to Singapore, demonstrating substantive and effective cooperation between Việt Nam and Singapore.

Banking sector aims to lend $2.78 million in Region 4 in 2025

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:27
The provinces in Region 4 are important geographical locations, with Lào Cai and Hà Giang bordering with China to the North, and Vĩnh Phúc and Phú Thọ bordering with Hà Nội to the South.

Việt Nam – US trade surpasses $22 billion in the first two months of 2025

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:48
Experts predict that Việt Nam’s key export industries, including textiles, wooden furniture, electronic machinery and agricultural products, will continue to see positive growth in the US market throughout 2025.

Phạm Nhật Vượng enters Forbes 500 list of richest billionaires

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:14
Vingroup’s chairman Phạm Nhật Vượng entered the the World's Top 500 Richest with estimated wealth at US$6.7 billion.

Việt Nam's industrial production sees 7.2% growth in two months

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 11:37
In February, the IIP saw a significant year-on-year increase of 17.2 per cent, though it experienced a month-on-month decline of 2.2 per cent, largely due to the timing of the Lunar New Year celebrations, which took place entirely in February last year.

562 enterprises awarded 'High-Quality Vietnamese Goods 2025' certification

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:25
A total of 562 entities have officially received the 'High-Quality Vietnamese Goods 2025' certification, based on consumer votes.

Government allocates savings to eliminate makeshift housing

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 08:20
Under the plan, VNĐ509.7 billion (US$19.97 million) from 5 per cent savings in the 2024 central budget will be directed to seven localities as targeted support.

Green e-commerce in Việt Nam still faces challenges

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 08:00
The lack of regulations and businesses’ reluctance to engage in environmental protection efforts have made it difficult for Việt Nam’s e-commerce sector to transition to a greener model.

Local governments adjust GRDP goals to meet or exceed national growth target

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 07:45
According to the latest report from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, 23 localities have prepared growth scenarios for 2025 that surpass the baseline targets outlined in Resolution No. 25/ND-CP, which set a national GRDP growth of at least 8 per cent.

Corporate credit demand expected to keep rising this year

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 07:44
Credit for the individual customer segment last year slowed, while GDP last year recorded a strong recovery and household income growth remained low.

Việt Nam's agricultural exports surge to five-year high

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 07:00
Việt Nam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery exports hit a five-year high in the first two months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Tuesday.

Soaring hog prices drive stock market gains

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:49
The average live hog price across the country rose by 9.5 - 16 per cent within just over a month.

Measures needed to boost business optimism: VCCI

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:45
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, there are currently 940,000 active enterprises, falling short of the target of one million by 2020 and 1.5 million by the end of the year.

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