Vietnam's Politburo pushes for lighter criminal penalties for economic, technology offences
The Politburo, Vietnam's highest decision-making body, has directed a review of the country's criminal policy aimed at reducing prison sentences for economic- and technology-related offences while expanding the use of financial penalties, as part of efforts to encourage investment and support economic growth.
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Vietnam to debut first carbon trading exchange next week
Vietnam will launch its first domestic carbon trading market on June 29, allowing major industrial emitters and power producers to trade greenhouse gas emissions quotas as the country moves toward a market-based system for reducing carbon emissions.
VIX Securities sees strong growth potential in Vietnam's tokenized asset market
Vietnamese brokerage VIX Securities (VIX) expects Vietnam's tokenized asset market to expand rapidly in the coming years, saying its investment in crypto asset exchange operator VIXEX will position the company to benefit from the country's digital economy while diversifying long-term revenue streams.
MB tops survey of priority banking brand recognition, lending products
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HoSE: MB) ranked first among Vietnamese banks in brand awareness for priority banking services and priority lending products, according to a June 2026 survey conducted by market research firm Mibrand.
Industrials, technology top Vietnamese sectors in M&A transaction volume
Vietnam’s M&A market recorded 24 transactions in May, with industrials, technology and healthcare sectors being the most active sectors in terms of transaction volume, writes Grant Thornton analysts.
Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook
Thailand's GDP grew by 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a full-year growth of 2.4%, beating expectations, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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Vietnam's Politburo pushes for lighter criminal penalties for economic, technology offences
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MB, tax authorities sign cooperation agreements to expand digital tax payment services
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Vietnam officially launches first carbon trading exchange
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Northern Vietnam province Cao Bang courts T&T Group to develop border economy
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Hanoi unveils 100-year capital master plan, launches investment promotion drive
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Vietnam targets 11.9% GDP growth in H2 to achieve double-digit expansion in 2026
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Vietnam bank profits in 2026: The 'VIP pass' of credit growth quotas
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Vietnam Airlines to pay dividends after accumulated losses are fully cleared: chairman
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Hoa Phat, Xuan Thien, VinEnergo, T&T pledge large-scale investments in central Vietnam province Dak Lak
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Vingroup transfers 15.2 mln Vinhomes shares, cuts stake to 71.07%
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Lotte raises investment in mega mixed-use project in HCMC to $2.28 bln, partners with local developer Phat Dat
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VIX Securities sees strong growth potential in Vietnam's tokenized asset market
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Techcombank, Techcom Life win three Asian Banker awards for AI, insurance innovation
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KN Holdings starts construction on $291 mln floating solar project in central Vietnam
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VinMetal taps Primetals Technologies as steelmaking partner for central Vietnam complex
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Construction contractor Hoa Binh unveils new investment vehicle, says HCMC bourse relisting may take 2 more years
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Vietnam firms line up hefty July dividend payouts
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Dutch firm studies $125 mln waste-to-energy project in southern Vietnam
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WinMart+ expands to 5,000 stores as Vietnam retailer pushes into rural markets
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Heineken Vietnam partners with top engineering university on robotics, technology talent
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MB tops survey of priority banking brand recognition, lending products
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State-owned VNSteel to divest $40 mln stake in loss-making iron ore, steel joint venture
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Becamex eyes reducing state ownership below 60% to fund expansion
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VinEnergo, SunAsia partner on 420 MWp floating solar pipeline in Philippines
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Trung Nguyen starts work on $83.6 mln coffee expansion in Vietnam’s coffee hub
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Vietnam targets 11.9% GDP growth in H2 to achieve double-digit expansion in 2026
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Vietnam bank profits in 2026: The 'VIP pass' of credit growth quotas
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New-generation FDI policy seen benefiting industrial parks, technology, financial sectors
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Vietnam economy resilience amid cost pressures, external strains: UOB
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How trade deficit affecting Vietnam's foreign exchange flows, currency
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Banks regain lead in Vietnam's private placement bond market in May
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TikTok Shop narrows gap with Shopee as Vietnam e-commerce becomes duopoly
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Vietnam power firms post strong profits as heatwave drives electricity demand, but stocks lag
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Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index hits record high since Feb
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Rubber prices surge, Vietnamese producers remain cautious on new upcycle
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Deposit rates remain elevated: Where can savers get best returns?
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FDI shifts 'taste', land banks lose edge as southern Vietnam's industrial property market gets more mature
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Vietnamese listed firms stay cautious on 2026 profit outlook despite strong Q1
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Vietnam’s fast-food industry expands 13% as chains pivot beyond major cities, KFC leads growth
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Vietnam’s cosmetics retail market keeps expanding but at slow pace
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Major Vietnam conglomerates deepen presence in agriculture sector
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Vietnam's wealth management market offers hundreds of billions of US dollars in growth potential
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M&A set to drive Vietnam’s hospitality market in 2026
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Vietnam’s convenience store boom shifts beyond major cities as chains race for scale
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The end of the ‘cash cow’ era: Central Vietnam condotels give way to luxury apartments
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USD/VND exchange rate remains elevated
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Vietnam’s rapid growth in Asia-Pacific drives demand for higher operational standards: Savills
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Rising inflation pressure poses challenge for Vietnam’s monetary policy
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Average lending rates begin edging lower: Vietnam central bank
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Vietnam manufacturing purchasing managers' index drops to 7-month low in April
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Vietnam’s e-commerce sales surge 47% to $5.64 bln in Q1
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Vietnam: Energy shock clouds the outlook for 2026
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Vietnam textile-garment industry remains cautious despite order recovery
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USD/VND exchange rate remains under upward pressure amid inflation risks
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Vietnam’s FDI disbursement hits 5-year high in Q1
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Vietnam records 7.83% economic expansion in Q1
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Vietnam’s retail sector accelerates in Q1
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Vietnam GDP could gain 2-3 percentage points from new growth drivers: economist
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EVNGENCO3 eyes $270 mln flexible LNG power plant in northern Vietnam
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TikTok Shop narrows gap with Shopee as Vietnam e-commerce becomes duopoly
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Samsung Thai Nguyen, TTC solar plant become first participants in Vietnam's direct power purchase mechanism
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Taiwanese FDI into Vietnam: The shift of the value chain
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Thailand’s TCC Group eyes logistics, recycling in Vietnam
CapitaLand launches 4th edition of campaign with $98,000 commitment to support vulnerable children
CapitaLand Development (CLD) recently launched the fourth edition of “Together we step: Step for kindness” campaign in Hanoi, which rallies participants around a collective target of 440 million steps to unlock a funding commitment of $98,000 in support of vulnerable children.
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Vietnam targets 11.9% GDP growth in H2 to achieve double-digit expansion in 2026
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Vietnam bank profits in 2026: The 'VIP pass' of credit growth quotas
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New-generation FDI policy seen benefiting industrial parks, technology, financial sectors
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Vietnam economy resilience amid cost pressures, external strains: UOB
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How trade deficit affecting Vietnam's foreign exchange flows, currency
-
Banks regain lead in Vietnam's private placement bond market in May
-
TikTok Shop narrows gap with Shopee as Vietnam e-commerce becomes duopoly
-
Vietnam power firms post strong profits as heatwave drives electricity demand, but stocks lag
-
Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index hits record high since Feb
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Rubber prices surge, Vietnamese producers remain cautious on new upcycle
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Deposit rates remain elevated: Where can savers get best returns?
-
FDI shifts 'taste', land banks lose edge as southern Vietnam's industrial property market gets more mature
-
Vietnamese listed firms stay cautious on 2026 profit outlook despite strong Q1
-
Vietnam’s fast-food industry expands 13% as chains pivot beyond major cities, KFC leads growth
-
Vietnam’s cosmetics retail market keeps expanding but at slow pace
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Major Vietnam conglomerates deepen presence in agriculture sector
-
Vietnam's wealth management market offers hundreds of billions of US dollars in growth potential
-
M&A set to drive Vietnam’s hospitality market in 2026
-
Vietnam’s convenience store boom shifts beyond major cities as chains race for scale
-
The end of the ‘cash cow’ era: Central Vietnam condotels give way to luxury apartments
-
USD/VND exchange rate remains elevated
-
Vietnam’s rapid growth in Asia-Pacific drives demand for higher operational standards: Savills
-
Rising inflation pressure poses challenge for Vietnam’s monetary policy
-
Average lending rates begin edging lower: Vietnam central bank
-
Vietnam manufacturing purchasing managers' index drops to 7-month low in April
-
Vietnam’s e-commerce sales surge 47% to $5.64 bln in Q1
-
Vietnam: Energy shock clouds the outlook for 2026
-
Vietnam textile-garment industry remains cautious despite order recovery
-
USD/VND exchange rate remains under upward pressure amid inflation risks
-
Vietnam’s FDI disbursement hits 5-year high in Q1
-
Vietnam records 7.83% economic expansion in Q1
-
Vietnam’s retail sector accelerates in Q1
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Vietnam GDP could gain 2-3 percentage points from new growth drivers: economist
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CapitaLand launches 4th edition of campaign with $98,000 commitment to support vulnerable children
CapitaLand Development (CLD) recently launched the fourth edition of “Together we step: Step for kindness” campaign in Hanoi, which rallies participants around a collective target of 440 million steps to unlock a funding commitment of $98,000 in support of vulnerable children.
