Vietnam News Economy

Việt Nam is aggressively promoting growth, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering innovation, with major current and upcoming breakthrough policies poised to redefine the nation's approach to economic development, experts said at a seminar held in HCM City on March 25.

VIB will be the first bank holding its annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) on March 27 in HCM City.

The deadline for the registration of all three issuance methods is set for April 25. 

During a meeting of the full-time National Assembly (NA) deputies held in Hà Nội on March 26, several delegates proposed a corporate income tax rate of 10 per cent for all press agencies, including print and electronic newspapers.

Increasing public investment and domestic business activities will be key to reaching the growth target this year as export demand is forecast to slow, says a World Bank economist.

From late 2023 to December 2024, the Ministry of Construction, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) signed six documents to advance the construction of railways.

This initiative aims to enhance access to finance, promote innovation and ultimately foster sustainable growth.

From late 2023 to December 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction - MoC), China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) signed six documents to advance the construction of railways linking the two nations.

The Vsico Quảng Trị Inland Port aims to develop a logistics hub with warehouses, yards, technical infrastructure and equipment to provide cargo handling, storage and logistics services directly related to transportation and customs clearance.

Hưng Yên is eager to closely collaborate with Chinese localities to effectively implement the common perceptions reached by the two countries' high-ranking Party and State leaders, as well as the joint declarations issued by both sides, said Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyễn Hữu Nghĩa.

The fair runs for three days from March 26 to 28, with over 200 booths from nearly 150 domestic and international businesses and organisations.

Trading liquidity fell to VNĐ18.8 trillion (approximately US$734.9 million), down 16.1 per cent from the previous session.

Don Lam, founding partner and CEO of VinaCapital, shares insights on Việt Nam’s economic evolution, the role of the private sector, and the opportunities that will shape the country’s future.

VinFast and MGA.414 Corporation have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the network of service centres for VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines.

According to the provincial Department of Construction, Thái Bình has zoned 66 plots of land for social housing development, over a total area of about 137 hectares, equivalent to 46,881 apartments.

This launch marks a significant milestone in Việt Nam’s telecommunications landscape, promising to elevate the digital experience for both individual and business users.

Spanning 1,500sq.m, the state-of-the-art space integrates a professional customer service area with a modern workspace, featuring transaction counters, private consultation zones, training rooms, workspaces, and a versatile event-hosting area. 

Strict regulations in key export destinations require businesses to meet international standards, while the country's reliance on raw material exports limits value-added opportunities.

By fostering new business models, advancing technology adoption, and fast-tracking digital innovation, Việt Nam aims to create an ecosystem where SMEs can thrive.

The MoU establishes a formal mechanism for bilateral collaboration, enhancing information exchange, knowledge sharing and joint initiatives to strengthen consumer protection enforcement.