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Thai AirAsia starts new Hà Nội-Luang Prabang route

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 17:51
The daily service, operating one flight per day, marks a significant step in the airline’s market expansion in Việt Nam and reinforces the strength of its regional network.

VN-Index extends gain, hitting six-week high

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 17:13
Another bright spot in today's trading saw foreign investors return to net buying on the southern exchange, spending over VNĐ637 billion, representing the highest inflow in nearly a month.

Việt Nam launches cross-border QR payment connectivity with China

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 15:49
Việt Nam and China have launched a bilateral QR payment link, enabling seamless cross-border transactions for travellers and businesses.

Manufacturing sector maintains sustained growth despite storms

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 13:03
The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) posted 53.8 in November, down slightly from 54.5 in October but still signalling a solid monthly improvement in business conditions in the manufacturing sector despite storm disruption.

Banks charge account management fee from December 2025

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 13:02
The move is to offset operating costs and maintain technology and security systems, as well as clean up customer data and handle inactive accounts.

VIB receives JP Morgan’s 2025 US Dollar Clearing Elite Quality Recognition Award

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 13:01
The US Dollar Clearing Elite Quality Recognition Award is an annual accolade granted by JP Morgan to financial institutions around the world, based on transaction volume and the quality of fully automated end-to-end processing. The award serves as a key benchmark for assessing efficiency, accuracy, and the level of standardisation in international payment operations.

Better health for all: Takeda’s continuous efforts for health equity across Asia Pacific

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 13:00
Takeda’s vision is to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

Canada agri-food showcase strenthens culinary and trade partnership with Việt Nam

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 10:59
In 2024, Việt Nam imported over C$550 million in Canadian agri-food and seafood products, making it Canada’s second-largest export destination in ASEAN for these products.

Mobifone Digital Payment licensed to provide intermediary payment services

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:33
The State Bank of Vietnam has licensed MobiFone Digital Payment Joint Stock Company (MDP) to conduct intermediary payment services.

Việt Nam, Laos to jointly develop industrial chain

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:00
The Việt Nam – Laos industrial chain is a multidimensional cooperation model between enterprises of both countries in production and trade, aiming to create a tightly linked network across the entire value and supply chain.

Transparency and product quality help protect consumer rights

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:37
Growing demand for transparency and higher product quality is reshaping the domestic market, making product traceability a fundamental safeguard for consumer rights, according to Government representatives.

VNPT plans complete divestment from MSB

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:15
With a reserve price set at VNĐ18,239 per share, representing 1.4 times the current market price, VNPT is expected to raise at least VNĐ3.44 trillion ($128.9 million) from the auction.

Việt Nam to increase electricity imports from Laos, China

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:10
Việt Nam plans to import 9,360 – 12,1000 MW from Laos and China in the next five years, more than five times higher than the current levels, to meet the increasing power demand, especially in the northern region, as the country targets double-digit economic growth.

Hà Nội opens doors to Russian investors amid strengthening economic cooperation

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:10
Marking an important milestone in Việt Nam–Russia relations, both sides are seizing the moment to look toward the future with a renewed focus on strengthening economic, trade and investment cooperation, particularly between Hà Nội and Moscow.

Small gold tax proposed to prevent speculation

Vietnam Economic News - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 07:15
Under the proposal, sellers would be required to pay tax based on the total transfer value of each deal, regardless of whether the transaction results in a profit or a loss.

Hà Nội's TBM "Thần Tốc" completes 4-km underground drive

Vietnam Economic News - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 21:16
The milestone marks the completion of nearly four kilometres of tunnelling beneath some of the capital's most densely built and historically sensitive areas.

Vietnam Grand Sale 2025 officially launched

Vietnam Economic News - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 20:48
The programme will run from December 1 to January 18, covering the peak shopping period before the New Year and the Lunar New Year (Tết), with nationwide participation.

President of Việt Nam, Sultan of Brunei vow to double trade soon during talks

Vietnam Economic News - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 20:45
Recognising the countries' untapped economic potential, the two leaders agreed to work towards doubling trade as soon as possible by boosting trade and investment promotion measures, linking businesses, sharing market insights, and expanding ties into sectors like digital economy, green transition, and circular economy.

NAPAS, Mastercard, and Payoo launch promotional campaign to boost contactless payments

Vietnam Economic News - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 20:03
With a total budget of over VNĐ14 billion (US$531,000), the 'Tap Now, Feel the Wow' campaign spans more than 5,500 retail locations across Việt Nam, contributing to the growth of cashless payment habits and encouraging broader adoption of contactless transactions.

Large-cap stocks help VN-Index break 1,700 point-level

Vietnam Economic News - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 17:29
However, the market's breadth remained in the negative zone as 135 stocks increased while 178 decreased.

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