Vietnam Banking 2024: Stable under pressure, striving to rise
In the first nine months of 2024, the Vietnamese banking industry continued to maintain stability despite pressure from natural disasters and high interbank interest rates.
M&A in Vietnam expected to be bustling in 2025
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Vietnam is expected to be bustling again, thanks to the domestic economic recovery and higher foreign investment.
Vietnam’s auto industry solidifies its place in the global market
The Vietnamese auto industry has demonstrated significant progress in integrating into the global supply chain, reflecting its potential to contribute to economic growth, according to local car experts.
Vietnam evolving to manufacturing and R&D hub with new FDI
Vietnam is witnessing a significant shift in the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects pour into the country as an increasing number of high-tech and pioneering industrial companies move into the country to expand operations.
Driving economic growth through port development
Quang Tri province has been focusing on attracting investments in its port infrastructure, aiming to establish itself as a significant logistics and trade hub in the central region and countries along the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) by 2030.
Vietnam enhances relations with Canada, Singapore within CPTPP framework
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had meetings with Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng and Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on November 28 within the framework of the eighth Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission (CPTPP) meeting in Vancouver, Canada.
Coffee exports set to hit 5.6 billion USD in 2024
Coffee export revenue is projected to reach a record 5.6 billion USD this year, driven by rising global coffee prices.
Black Friday: sales remain low despite high discounts
Customer turnout remained low on "Black Friday" – the most anticipated shopping day of the year, despite businesses actively launching promotions and offering discounts ranging from 50% to 80%.
PM orders strengthening 2024 credit management
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 27 ordered the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to outline solutions aimed at improving credit management for 2024 in the face of evolving global economic challenges.
Prime Minister urges the U.S. to abolish restrictions on high-tech exports to Viet Nam
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the U.S.-Viet Nam Business Summit in Ha Noi on November 27.
Law on Value Added Tax secures legislature's approval
The Law on the Value Added Tax was adopted at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 26 and is set to come into force in July next year.
2024 Vietnam – Asia Smart City Summit to take place next month
The 2024 Vietnam – Asia Smart City Summit will take place in Hanoi on December 2-3 under the theme “Smart city – Digital economy – Sustainable development", according to the Vietnam Software & IT Services Association (VINASA).
PM attends US-Vietnam Business Summit in Hanoi
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 2024 US-Vietnam Business Summit, jointly held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hanoi on November 27.
Bank savings among most attractive investment channels
In the current economic context, bank savings are expected to be among the most attractive investment channels in the remaining months of this year.
PM orders strengthened state management over e-commerce
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 ordered relevant ministries and localities to intensify state management over e-commerce.