HCM City ranks third in Southeast Asia for startup ecosystem value: report
(TBTCO) - Ho Chi Minh City ranks third in Southeast Asia in terms of startup ecosystem value, with an economic impact of 5.22 billion USD, according to Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report, released at the Saigon Summit recently held in the city.
Viettel launches world’s first O-RAN 5G network
Viettel on November 13 officially announced the commercial launch of its Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G Network, featuring key equipment developed in-house at the 5G Open RAN Connect conference held at the Viettel High Tech headquarters in Hanoi.
Vietnam's digital economy continues to record double-digit growth: Report
Vietnam's digital economy is maintaining double-digit growth, driven mainly by e-commerce and online travel, according to a report released recently by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub
The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.
Resolution on State budget estimate for 2025 passed
The National Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution on State budget estimate for 2025 at its ongoing 8th session.
Making good use of opportunities to attract new investment flows in semiconductor
In the context of integration and the digital economy’s rapid development, the semiconductor industry has emerged as one of the strategic pillars of the 21st century. The semiconductor industry is not only the foundation for technological devices but also plays a core role in each nation’s digital economy.
63% of Vietnamese consumers expected to increase spending on essential goods in 2025
PwC's 2024 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights Survey reveals that 63% of Vietnamese consumers intend to increase spending on essential goods over the next year, followed by 52% on clothing and 48% on healthcare products.
HCM City real estate tax revenue jumps 50%
Revenue from personal income tax and registration fees associated with real estate transactions in Ho Chi Minh City has surged by 50% to reach over 6.54 trillion VND (257.6 million USD) in the first nine months, according to data from tax authorities.
Temu, Shein must complete business registration by month-end
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has engaged with representatives from cross-border e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein, mandating them to complete business registration procedures within this month.
Vietnamese e-commerce platform revenues fall in third quarter
Vietnamese e-commerce platforms’ revenues fell significantly in the third quarter of this year, while foreign platforms saw considerable expansion, according to a recent report by e-commerce data company Metric.
Central bank taking bold steps to stabilise gold market: governor
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong highlighted significant progress the central bank has made in stabilising domestic gold prices, while responding to legislators’ questions on gold market management at the 15th National Assembly’s eighth session on November 11.
Vietnam draws new wave of high-value investments: Savills
Vietnam’s industrial and digital sectors are experiencing a strong growth, fueled by a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, large-scale infrastructure projects, and a favourable legal environment, according to Savills Vietnam.
Vietnam’s e-commerce sector grows 18%
Vietnam’s e-commerce market is estimated at 22 billion USD this year, ranking third in Southeast Asia behind Indonesia (65 billion USD) and Thailand (26 billion USD).
Transport ministry urged to start construction of railway connecting with China next year
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Transport to commence the construction of the Lao Cai - Ha Noi - Hai Phong railway linking with China's Yunnan province.
Vietnam Report announces list of 500 largest enterprises
The list of the 500 largest enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500) was revealed by the Vietnam Report JSC and online newspaper VietNamNet in Hanoi on November 8.