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US tariffs may impact Việt Nam's aluminium and steel exports

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 08:40
While Việt Nam is not the largest exporter of steel and aluminium to the US, domestic businesses will still face significant challenges due to this policy. 

Việt Nam's trade offices boost investment, trade promotions

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 07:43
Việt Nam’s trade offices abroad is ramping up efforts to promote investment and trade in line with the country’s ambitious economic targets for 2025.

Market mixed as VN-Index ends five-session winning streak

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:44
Despite the decline, market breadth remained positive, with 152 gainers, 150 decliners and 71 unchanged stocks.

Party chief meets FedEx founder, executive chair

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 22:18
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm commended FedEx’s achievements in Việt Nam over the past three decades and affirmed his support for the company’s continued expansion in key sectors.

SBV reduces five admin units after organisational restructuring

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:32
The reduction is due to two mergers and termination of three departments.

PM calls for measures against banks increasing deposit interest rates

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:05
The government has ordered inspections of commercial banks that have raised deposit interest rates and mandated strict penalties for non-compliance, all aimed at achieving an 8 percent growth target.

Đồng Nai plans to invest in free trade zone

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:37
The establishment of a free trade zone in Đồng Nai is expected to boost trade, investment and create jobs, while contributing to developing an ASEAN logistics hub. 

Calls for draft decree on pharmacy law amendments to make it easier for business

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 13:16
The pharmaceutical industry is key and needs to focus resources on promoting development to keep pace with modern medical advances.

General Secretary calls for eliminating at least a third of business conditions

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:10
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stated that efforts should be made to eliminate at least 30 per cent of business conditions, aiming to position Việt Nam among the top three investment environments in ASEAN.

Criteria for evaluation of FDI efficiency in Việt Nam issued

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 08:30
These criteria assess the impact of foreign investment on economic development, considering factors such as capital, growth, operational performance, technology, tax contributions, spillover effects and links to domestic enterprises.

Reducing interest rates aligns with long-term economic objectives: economist

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 07:50
An economist said the approach helps ensure that businesses have access to affordable capital, which in turn supports job creation and economic recovery.

Việt Nam urges implementation of EU food safety regulations

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 07:24
Việt Nam will ramp up efforts to meet the European Union’s (EU) stringent food safety regulations, ensuring that its agricultural products continue to thrive in one of global large markets.

Việt Nam increases fertiliser exports amid rising global prices

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 07:20
Local fertiliser manufacturers are focusing on fulfilling export contracts that were signed prior to the Tết holidays.

Vietnam Airlines turns around loss streak, reporting strong recovery

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 07:18
By the end of 2024, the airline achieved a profit before tax of VNĐ7.7 trillion, marking the highest profit in the airline's history and more than double the pre-pandemic profits of 2018 and 2019.

Power Plan VIII must be adjusted to offer a long-term, effective and sustainable vision

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 06:30
Power Plan VIII must be adjusted said Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn during an online conference on the project, adding that it has many shortcomings such as a lack of balance, especially in the northern region, along with a lack of inter-regional and inter-national transmission planning solutions.

Phú Quốc airport expansion could see it handling 18 million passengers by 2050

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 06:13
By 2050, Phú Quốc International Airport is projected to handle 18 million passengers and 50,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The number of aircraft parking positions will increase to 45, while the runway layout established in the earlier phase will remain unchanged.

Ninh Thuận urgently clears land for nuclear power project

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 05:22
Ninh Thuận Province is urgently carrying its tasks to ensure the overall progress of a nuclear power project.

Stock market starts the final week of February with a rise

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 04:18
Market breadth remained positive, with 169 gainers outnumbering 145 decliners.

PM orders stronger measures to cut lending rates

Vietnam Economic News - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:55
Financial institutions were directed to cut operational costs, streamline procedures, adopt technology, and restructure operations to enhance efficiency.

Vietnamese goods gain competitive edge in Dutch market

Vietnam Economic News - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:54
The Netherlands is currently Việt Nam's largest European investor and second-largest export market, according to Vietnamese Trade Counsellor to the Netherlands Võ Thị Ngọc Diệp.

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