SBV suggests delaying the establishment of digital banks in financial centre

Monday, Feb 24, 2025

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) suggested that the establishment of digital banks should be postponed to January 1, 2027.

VN’s largest exhibition on electrical equipment, renewable energy slated for July

Friday, Feb 21, 2025

Covering an expected area of 15,000sq.m, the Vietnam ETE & Greenergy Expo 2025 will feature nearly 750 booths from over 500 companies of Việt Nam and countries with developed electric industries.

Ministry of Transport prioritises investment in key projects

Monday, Feb 17, 2025

As outlined in its recently released 2025 programme on thrift practice and wastefulness prevention, the ministry has emphasised prioritising resources for critical infrastructure development.

Foreign investment flows into Việt Nam soared in January

Thursday, Feb 06, 2025

Việt Nam recorded impressive growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in the first month of 2025.

Ministry of Planning and Investment proposes piloting a cryptocurrency exchange at financial centres

Monday, Jan 27, 2025

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed a controlled pilot programme for fintech activities, including digital asset and cryptocurrency trades at financial centres.

Việt Nam's digital tech sector boasts nearly 74,000 companies

Friday, Jan 24, 2025

The total revenue of Việt Nam''s digital tech companies reached nearly US$158 billion in 2024, a 10.2 per cent year-on-year increase.

Việt Nam to become competitive player in global financial market: Minister

Friday, Jan 17, 2025

Việt Nam plans to establish two financial centers, one at the international level in HCM City and one at the regional level in Đà Nẵng City.

MPI outlines key components for first-ever IFC

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

With Việt Nam planning to establish its first international financial centre (IFC) in HCM City, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said the Government has formulated a comprehensive plan including policies and mechanisms aimed at attracting both immediate and long-term...

Top five localities with the largest economies in 2024

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

The top five localities with the largest gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in Việt Nam for 2024 are HCM City, Hà Nội, Bình Dương, Đồng Nai and Hải Phòng. 

Twelve projects to be developed in Saigon Hi-tech Park in 2025

Tuesday, Jan 07, 2025

Twelve projects, including 10 domestic projects and two foreign-invested ones with a total investment exceeding US$1 billion, are set to break ground in the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in HCM City in 2025.

Logistics firms optimistic about growth prospects in 2025: Survey

Saturday, Jan 04, 2025

The logistics industry’s business community has expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025, with nearly 42 per cent of companies surveyed by Vietnam Report JSC affirming that their business outlook will be more positive.

HCM City must retain entrepreneurs for stronger growth: seminar

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024

Experts called for a creative, supportive work environment with measures to protect and encourage innovation, fostering trust among officials.

Northern midlands and mountainous region leads nation in GRDP growth

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Đức Tâm said that this region’s GRDP is expected to grow by 9.1 per cent.

Việt Nam needs over 450,000 housing units annually

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024

Maybank Securities maintains a positive long-term outlook for Việt Nam''s real estate market, driven by robust population growth and increasing urbanisation.

Fostering collaboration, building strong partnerships to drive UK - Việt Nam economic growth

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024

As the UK officially becomes the first non-founding economy to join the CPTPP, Việt Nam News reporter Thu Ngân spoke with British Consul General in HCM City Alexandra Smith about the UK''s inclusion in the CPTPP and how this milestone will benefit the UK - Việt Nam bilateral trade...