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Việt Nam launches International Financial Centre in Đà Nẵng

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 18:04
The Government has clearly defined the development orientation of the International Financial Centre in Đà Nẵng as a modern international financial hub closely linked with the innovation ecosystem, digital technology, and sustainable finance.

VN-Index rebounds, hitting new high

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:32
Foreign investors continued their net buying streak for the third consecutive session, signalling growing confidence in the market.

Business licence fees abolished

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:03
Enterprises and business households have been no longer have to pay business licence fees since the beginning of this year, contributing to reduced compliance costs and creating more room for development in the private sector.

Việt Nam's top 500 largest enterprises announced

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 15:29
The Top 100 Future-Creating Enterprises of Vietnam (VNR Future 100), and the Top 10 and Top 5 Most Reputable Companies in the pharmaceutical, medical equipment and healthcare, logistics, tourism and animal feed industries for 2025 were also announced at the ceremony held in Hanoi.

Flight delays rise as air traffic climbs in 2025

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:59
The main causes of delays were late aircraft arrivals and airline-related operational issues, alongside weather conditions, airport infrastructure constraints.

Vietjet rolls out up to 20% off flights to Northeast Asia

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:56
The promotion applies to Deluxe tickets booked between now and Saturday, for routes connecting Vietnam with mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan (China), the airline said.

Proposal to allow rooftop solar to sell up to 50 per cent of surplus power to grid

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:55
Self-consumption rooftop solar systems would be permitted to export surplus electricity to the national grid, capped at 50 per cent of the total output.

Gia Lai province steps up IUU crackdown with smart warning system

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:52
According to the provincial Department of Fisheries, as of January 6, Gia Lai had 5,744 registered fishing vessels, all of which have been fully updated on the VNFishbase database. All active vessels hold valid fishing licences, achieving 100 per cent compliance with the Law on Fisheries.

Pepper exports hit record high in 2025

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:22
According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), the country exported 22,473 tonnes of pepper of all kinds in December, earning US$146.4 million.

Hà Nội strengthens SMEs-FDI links

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 10:34
Hà Nội is stepping up efforts to connect local small-and-medium-sized enterprises with foreign-invested firms, helping them integrate into global supply chains. The city aims to support sustainable private sector growth and enhance its role as Việt Nam’s economic capital.

Law opens new development spaces for technology firms

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 10:30
Priority will be given to projects with commitments to technology transfer, the establishment of R&D centres in Việt Nam, and stronger linkages between foreign-invested enterprises and domestic supply chains.

Banks promote debt sale to increase capital resources for 2026

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 10:04
Commercial banks are stepping up the sale of debts and collaterals at the final month of lunar year 2025 to restructure and increase capital resources for 2026.

5G infrastructure ready but application in business and government slow

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 09:30
Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone all consider 2025 a pivotal year to lay the foundation for 5G to truly play its role as a growth driver in the 2026–2030 period.

Food supply will meet Tết demand, says agriculture ministry

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 09:09
Việt Nam has prepared nearly 8.7 million tonnes of meat, 21.4 billion eggs and 1.3 million tonnes of milk to date.

HCM City works to turn Cái Mép-Thị Vải into Asia’s major transshipment port

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 08:33
As the Government is adjusting the national master plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, which sets a target of sustained double-digit economic growth (over 10 per cent) during 2026–2030, cargo volumes passing through the city’s seaports are expected to rise even further.

Việt Nam, France launch AI and Digital Twin research centres

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:57
The new centers will focus on applying these technologies across aerospace, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and smart cities.

Việt Nam exceeds 3,000km expressway target through decisive leadership: official

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:38
By the end of 2025, a total of 3,345km of main expressway routes had been put into operation or technically opened to traffic, along with 458km of interchanges and connecting roads. This brought the total length to 3,803 km, far exceeding the target of 3,000km.

Mobile Money transaction limit raised tenfold to VNĐ100 million monthly

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:30
Government increases monthly transaction cap for Mobile Money accounts from VNĐ10 million to VNĐ100 million.

PM urges Garment 10 Corporation to become international fashion group

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:19
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked State-owned Garment 10 Corporation to focus on accelerating green and digital transformation, moving decisively towards net-zero emissions, applying AI and big data in production, upgrading its position in global value chains, and building a global brand representing Vietnamese intelligence and culture.

International financial institutions optimistic about Việt Nam’s 2026 growth

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 19:21
Official statistics show that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by more than 8 per cent last year, well above initial expectations, placing Việt Nam among Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies and one of the region’s most dynamic performers.

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