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US agreement on 20% tariff for goods imported from Vietnam 'a success': expert

Economy - Thu, July 3, 2025 | 9:55 am GTM+7

Reaching agreement with the U.S. on 20% tariff for goods imported from Vietnam and even 40% for transshipping is a success for the Southeast Asian country, said Ho Quoc Tuan, a senior lecturer of accounting & finance at University of Bristol, the UK.

Makara Capital Partners wants to mobilize $5-7 bln for investments in Vietnam: exec

Vietnam, US reach agreement on landmark trade deal framework

Roadmap for cleaner fuel transition launched for Vietnam’s first oil refinery Dung Quat

EPC contracts signed for Vietnam’s offshore Block B - O Mon gas pipeline

Vietnam enjoys robust recovery amidst global challenges

European firms in Vietnam are showing 'remarkable resilience': EuroCham

Vietnam Deputy PM requests measures to upgrade stock market status

Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on Saturday tasked the Ministry of Finance with deploying necessary solutions to meet international criteria for upgrading the country’s stock market status.

Economy - Mon, June 30, 2025 | 3:24 pm GTM+7

Party chief To Lam attends ceremony establishing new Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's Party chief To Lam on Monday morning attended a ceremony to announce the formation of the new Ho Chi Minh City, following its historic merger with Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces.

Politics - Mon, June 30, 2025 | 2:25 pm GTM+7

Japan's JBIC pledges financing for green transition projects in Vietnam

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) stands ready to provide financing for Japanese companies to carry out green transition projects in Vietnam within the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) framework.

Economy - Mon, June 30, 2025 | 11:46 am GTM+7

Private firms eligible to invest in trans-Vietnam high-speed railway project

The National Assembly, Vietnam's legislature, has allowed private companies to invest in the North-South high-speed railway project.

Economy - Fri, June 27, 2025 | 9:16 pm GTM+7

Vietnam parliament okays establishing one international financial center in HCMC-Danang

Vietnam will build one international financial center located in both Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, in which initiatives like digital assets and sandboxes will be tested under control, according to a newly-approved parliament resolution.

Economy - Fri, June 27, 2025 | 3:44 pm GTM+7

Chinese infrastructure, aviation giants wish to expand investment in Vietnam

China Pacific Construction Group (CPCG) and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) expressed their intention to expand operations in Vietnam while meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Tianjin on Thursday.

Economy - Fri, June 27, 2025 | 11:19 am GTM+7

Vietnamese consumers spend $16 bln on online platforms in 2024: report

Vietnam’s total gross merchandise value (GMV) on four major e-commerce platforms - Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and Tiki - reached $16 billion in 2024, a 15.9% increase compared to 2023.

Economy - Thu, June 26, 2025 | 5:11 pm GTM+7

Prison sentence reduced by 14 years for former FLC chairman Trinh Van Quyet

Trinh Van Quyet, former chairman of FLC Group, has seen his prison sentence decreased from 21 years to 7 years for "fraudulent appropriation of property", while receiving a fine of VND4 billion ($153,000) for "stock market manipulation".

Economy - Thu, June 26, 2025 | 2:51 pm GTM+7

US tariffs the preeminent concern of AmCham members in Vietnam

The most pressing concern of AmCham Vietnam's members across all sectors was the potential impact of U.S. tariffs, according to a mid-year survey by the chamber.

Economy - Thu, June 26, 2025 | 8:00 am GTM+7

Siemens wants to join high-speed railway development in Vietnam: exec

German technology giant Siemens AG wants to participate in infrastructure development projects in Vietnam, especially high-speed railways.

Economy - Wed, June 25, 2025 | 10:36 pm GTM+7

Vietnam government seeks parliament okay for private investors to develop North-South high-speed railway

The Vietnamese government on Wednesday proposed the National Assembly, the country's legislature, allow additional investment modes for the gigantic North-South high-speed railway project, apart from public investment.

Economy - Wed, June 25, 2025 | 9:21 pm GTM+7

Prime Minister invites Bank of China to join Vietnam's international financial center

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Bank of China (BOC) to join Vietnam's international financial center that will take shape in the future.

Economy - Wed, June 25, 2025 | 4:02 pm GTM+7

Vietnam aims to conclude Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant talks with Russia in July

The Ministry of Industry and Trade must conclude negotiations with the Russian side in July to get an intergovernmental agreement signed on construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in central Vietnam.

Economy - Wed, June 25, 2025 | 12:17 pm GTM+7

Amazon, Eni want to purchase forest carbon credits from Vietnam: Ministry

Many international partners and foreign corporations have expressed interest in purchasing large volumes of forest carbon credits from Vietnam, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Economy - Wed, June 25, 2025 | 9:09 am GTM+7

USD price in Vietnam peaks, topping VND26,300

Vietnamese banks on Tuesday raised the USD price to the central bank-regulated ceiling of VND26,310, 2.9% higher than at the beginning of the year.

Economy - Tue, June 24, 2025 | 12:30 pm GTM+7

New zoning schemes to create infrastructure breakthroughs for eastern HCMC

Nine newly-approved 1:2000-scale functional zone planning schemes have set new development directions in terms of transportation, technology and finance for Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Duc city.

Economy - Mon, June 23, 2025 | 4:48 pm GTM+7

New production sharing contract signed for Block 15-1 oil fields off southern Vietnam

State-owned Petrovietnam and its joint venture partners on Friday signed a new production sharing contract (PSC) for Block 15-1, located in the continental shelf off southern Vietnam.

Economy - Mon, June 23, 2025 | 12:24 pm GTM+7

Vietnam's rubber producers face EU Deforestation Regulation challenges

Vietnamese rubber producers - a crucial link in the global rubber supply chain - are facing challenges as over 60% of raw rubber originates from smallholder farmers who fail to meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Economy - Mon, June 23, 2025 | 11:48 am GTM+7

Investors flock to newly-formed free trade zone in central Vietnam

Danang city authorities on Sunday handed over MoUs to eight strategic investors in the Danang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), right at a ceremony to announce the zone's establishment.

Economy - Sun, June 22, 2025 | 7:07 pm GTM+7