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Banks with solid foundations forecast to make big leap in 2026

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:15
Việt Nam’s banking sector is entering a recovery phase with brighter profit prospects, but analysts warn that growth will be uneven and concentrated among lenders with strong balance sheets and disciplined risk management.

State strengthens goods control on occasion of Tết

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:00
The National Steering Committee against Smuggling, Counterfeit Goods and Trade Fraud (National Steering Committee 389) has stepped up efforts to curb the circulation of illegal, fake and low-quality products before, during and after the holiday season.

Hà Nội aims to build public EV charging stations

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 12/12/2025 - 08:41
The shared-use charging model is part of a broader effort to promote green mobility in Hà Nội, as the city will pilot low-emission zones within Ring Road 1 starting from July 1, 2026 and expanding through 2030 to improve air quality.

CPTPP drives Việt Nam’s agro–fisheries exports

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 23:33
The 12-member CPTPP saw two-way trade with Việt Nam reach US$102.8 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 20.6 per cent from a year earlier.

HCM City industries step up year-end production, expand green manufacturing

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 22:59
Industrial producers in HCM City are accelerating production to meet the usual year-end surge in demand but with a focus on sustainable operations.

Việt Nam's wood industry targets $25 billion in exports by 2030

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 21:36
Việt Nam's wood industry sets ambitious $25 billion export target by 2030 as sector faces mounting green regulations and trade challenges.

VN property market recovering, but at uneven rate

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 21:04
The property market is entering a recovery phase but remains uneven across geographies and segments, the Vietnam Real Estate Summit held in HCM City on December 11 heard.

National Assembly approves energy policy framework through 2030

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 20:53
The National Assembly on Thursday approved sweeping energy reforms with 89.64 per cent support, streamlining offshore wind approvals and expanding power market access.

Hà Nội shapes supporting-industry ecosystem for its 2035 vision

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 20:29
Vice Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Quyền has signed Decision No. 6126/QĐ-UBND on Wednesday, approving the Hà Nội Supporting Industry Development Programme for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision toward 2035.

Strong sell-off force pushes VN-Index below 1,700 points

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:22
Foreign investment flows continued to be a concern, maintaining a net selling trend for the fifth consecutive session. They net sold more than VNĐ 488.5 billion on HoSE and VNĐ 17.1 billion on HNX.

HCM City approves free-trade zone in push to become regional economic hub

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:32
The National Assembly on Thursday approved the creation of a free-trade zone in HCM City, handing the country’s largest economic centre sweeping new powers and incentives to fast-track investment and strengthen its push to become a regional hub.

Việt Nam revises national energy master plan for double-digit growth target

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:25
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hoàng Long said the national energy master plan revision is more urgent than ever as the plan must meet fast-growing energy demand and adapt to major institutional and policy changes as well as global development trends.

VN looks to unlock digital assets as a new growth engine

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 14:54
Việt Nam is moving toward a pilot framework for tokenised assets as experts call for a new regulatory mindset to tap digital assets as a future growth driver.

Airlines must compensate, arrange accommodation and meals for passengers of delayed, cancelled flights

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 14:09
If the disruption is caused by the carrier, and a passenger with a confirmed booking is delayed, has their flight cancelled or is denied boarding, the carrier must provide an alternative itinerary or refund the unused portion of the ticket upon request.

VPBank honoured with a record 11 awards, affirming leadership in card services

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:57
At the annual Mastercard event held last week, VPBank emerged as the bank with the highest number of awards in 2025, reflecting its strong momentum across the payment ecosystem and the effectiveness of its customer-centric strategy.

Hà Nội's SMEs face challenges in joining supply chains

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 08:34
To implement the Politburo’s Resolution 68 on private sector development and realise Hà Nội’s new development orientations for the 2025–2030 period, the capital city is promoting the integration of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into global supply chains.

Sustainability commitments drive rapid growth of impact investment

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 08:14
The Việt Nam Impact Investment Forum 2025 was held in Hà Nội on Wednesday to promote Việt Nam’s development into a leading impact investment hub in Southeast Asia.

Việt Nam to speed up shift to innovation, technology and green growth

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 08:02
Economists and policymakers said the country must accelerate its shift toward innovation-driven, technology-based green growth or risk losing momentum in an increasingly dynamic global environment.

ESG standards reshape Việt Nam's industrial landscape

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 07:33
For Vietnamese manufacturers, especially those in chemicals and materials, this means ESG is no longer optional. 

Billions of new shares ready to hit market at year-end

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 07:06
In total, over five billion new shares have been granted approval for trading on HoSE this December.

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