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The SBV consistently directs credit institutions to expand effective lending, improve credit accessibility for businesses and reduce operating costs to lower lending rates. 

Although high-end and luxury properties comprise nearly 80 per cent of the market supply, affordable housing is in far greater demand, representing 70 per cent of market needs.

A leader of Vĩnh Phúc pledged to step up reforming administrative procedures, accelerate land clearance, and enhance digital services to guanrantee a favourable and transparent investment and business climate for enterprises to operate and grow.

Despite robust development in their trade ties, Việt Nam's Hà Giang province and Wenshan in China’s Yunnan province have not yet capitalised on their immense potential, making trade revenue lagging behind expectations.

HSBC, in collaboration with its Singapore and Việt Nam branches, the Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE), and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), has entered into an agreement to provide a SACE Push facility for GELEX Infrastructure JSC.

On the HoSE, the VN-Index rose slightly by 1.6 points, or 0.12 per cent, to close at 1,331.92 points.

HCM City’s Investment and Trade Promotion Centre and the South Korean consulate organised a dialogue between the city and Korean businesses on March 25 for the latter to air their problems and learn about HCM City’s areas of focus.

In an interview with a correspondent from the Vietnam News Agency’s Seoul Bureau, Mr. Lee explained that his story is not about making the perfect decision, but rather about how to approach making the best possible choice.

In his speech at the groundbreaking ceremony, chairman of the Huế City People's Committee, Nguyễn Văn Phương, said these two key projects are expected to drive significant progress in the city's manufacturing industry, contributing to the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth in line with the Government's target.

Deputy PM Nguyễn Hòa Bình met ECB officials in Germany to discuss financial centre plans for Việt Nam.

The EU has introduced maximum residue limits (MRLs) for inorganic arsenic in fish and other seafood, ranging from 0.05 to 1.5 ppm.

The proposal suggests extending the 2 per cent VAT reduction from July 1, 2025, until the end of 2026, for certain goods and services currently taxed at 10 per cent, lowering them to 8 per cent.

Resolution 57-NQ/TW could lift Việt Nam past the middle-income trap through science, technology, and digital transformation, says Prof. Vũ Minh Khương.

To attract top-tier investors, Việt Nam must align its financial centres with global criteria: sustainability, digitalisation and innovation.

A seminar in Singapore highlighted Việt Nam’s potential and strategic vision for semiconductor industry development, attracting key global investors and industry leaders.

IDCs form a crucial part of the country’s transportation infrastructure network.

The AgreTech company suggested some sustainable farming solutions using renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources.

Việt Nam is taking strategic steps to enhance its industrial capabilities by promoting the development of industrial support centres across the country. The Government is committed to implementing policies that will facilitate the growth of these centres, which are designed to assist in the development of various industries, from manufacturing and processing.

A series of key traffic and industrial projects have been launched in celebration of the central province’s Reunification Day (March 24), promising smooth conditions for the investment flow of VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.4 billion) in 2025.

Deep-processed products align with current consumer trends, catering to busy individuals with limited cooking time while also providing better profits for enterprises.