

Banks launch automatic profit-making products to draw depositors
Commercial banks are launching products that can automatically make profits for non-term deposits on payment accounts to draw in customers.

Over 6.2 billion USD needed for expanding North-South expressway
The Ministry of Construction has proposed expanding the 1,144-km eastern wing of North-South expressway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City from four to six lanes, at an estimated cost of 152.1 trillion VND (around 6.2 billion USD).

VGMF 2025 boosts cooperation in smart manufacturing
VGMF 2025 connects businesses with partners, showcases technological trends, and provides insights into Vietnam’s latest policies on investment, industry, and digital transformation.

Vietnam, India strengthen business ties to boost trade
The business meeting provided a valuable opportunity for direct engagement, allowing participants to gain deeper insights into the Vietnamese and Indian markets and laying the groundwork for sustainable trade expansion.

Gov't approves program to cut and simplify administrative procedures for 2025, 2026
The Government has issued a Resolution on approving a program for cutting and simplifying administrative procedures related to production and business activities for 2025 and 2026.

International visitors to HCM City increase by 18.2% in Q1
Ho Chi Minh City attracted nearly 1.64 million foreign visitors in the first three months of this year, up 18.2% from the same period in 2024, the city’s Department of Tourism said on March 25.

PM directs creating fertile ground for SMEs
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned various tasks to ministries, agencies and localities to accelerate the rapid and sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), toward adding at least one million new enterprises by 2030.

MoF seeks feedback on VAT cut plan to boost economy
The proposal suggests extending the 2% VAT reduction from July 1, 2025, until the end of 2026 for goods and services currently taxed at 10%, lowering them to 8%.

From electronic metro tickets to Vietnam's digital economy transformation
Digital transformation is permeating every corner of life and society, from paying for coffee and buying transport tickets to shopping. Digital services are not only making life easier and more convenient, but they're also proving that the opportunity to access and benefit from technology is ...

Deputy PM requesting targeted, bold, authorised private sector development solutions
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on March 24 chaired a meeting with ministries and agencies to discuss the country’s private sector development project, noting that related solutions must be targeted, accurate, bold enough, and within authorities' jurisdiction.

Expressway projects to promote socio-economic development
Vietnam is expected to begin construction and expansion of seven expressway projects this year.

Ministry proposes tripartite coordination mechanism to manage cryptocurrency exchanges
The Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft resolution to the Government proposing a pilot programme for the issue and trading of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, alongside a mechanism for coordinated oversight involving three key agencies including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Public ...

Banks ramps up share payouts to meet Basel III
Vietnamese banks are ramping up share-based dividend payouts to increase charter capital, meet Basel III capital adequacy standards and enhance their competitive edge.

Viet Nam saves 448,000kWh of electricity during Earth Hour 2025
Viet Nam saved 448,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to approximately VND942.2 million (US$36,800), during Earth Hour 2025 on March 22, according to the National Power System and Market Operation Company (NSMO).

Investment for mega port project in Ba Ria - Vung Tau approved
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision No 650/QD-TTg, approving the investment policy for the Long Son My Xuan General Port Project, with a total investment of over 2.38 trillion VND (93.3 million USD).