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PM gives directions on key measures to boost economic growth this year

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:39
To meet this year's ambitious goals, the PM stressed boosting growth, stabilising the economy, controlling inflation and ensuring key economic balances.

VN tightens C/O regulations to boost global trade credibility

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:12
The change signals a tightening of oversight, as the ministry is expected to review and verify all certifications issued by VCCI during the authorisation period.

Việt Nam will safeguard core interests while deepening US trade ties: PM

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:11
PM Chính reaffirmed that Vietnamese goods do not pose unfair competition to US industries, noting that bilateral trade has long been mutually beneficial, particularly for American consumers. Việt Nam, he added, remains willing to negotiate on issues raised by the US, so long as its core interests are protected and its foreign policy principles upheld.

Seminar discusses solutions to effectively exploit domestic market

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 07:34
With its vast potential, Việt Nam's domestic market serves as a crucial “support base” for local enterprises, especially amid increasingly complex and unpredictable global economic fluctuations, delegates told at a seminar in HCM City on April 22.

Margin lending soars to historic highs amid market volatility

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 07:03
At the centre of this lending boom are Việt Nam’s largest brokerage firms, which are aggressively expanding their credit lines to retail and institutional investors.

Việt Nam, Chile to facilitate investment, strengthen cooperation

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:18
A seminar was held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) and the Chile Export Promotion Bureau (ProChile) in HCM City on Tuesday to promote investment and strengthen cooperation between Vietnamese and Chilean businesses.

Market pressured by heavy selling, VN-Index plunges nearly 70 points before paring losses

Vietnam Economic News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 04:04
The stock market witnessed a sharp decline on Monday, April 22, as selling pressure intensified, causing the VN-Index to plunge nearly 70 points during the afternoon session before trimming losses by the end of the day.

Việt Nam eyes opportunities in Chile as gateway to South American markets

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 20:58
In 2024, two-way trade reached nearly $1.8 billion, with Việt Nam’s exports, mainly seafood, coffee, rice, and cement, accounting for $1.4 billion.

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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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 

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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

Vietnam Economic News - 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.

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