

Viet Nam aims to attract high-quality foreign investment
The Ministry of Finance has emphasised that Viet Nam is making thorough preparations to welcome a new wave of investment, with specific strategies and solutions. This effort is further grounded by the strong recovery and breakthrough in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first ...

Vietnam studies nuances for successful Halal tourism
Muslim tourism has become a global trend and is playing an increasingly vital role in many countries' tourism sectors, said Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, Rector of the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism.

National flag carrier sees Q1 profit boost from int’l passenger surge, lower fuel prices
Vietnam Airlines Group – including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO – carried nearly 6.2 million passengers in Q1, with Vietnam Airlines accounting for over six million, up 6.5% compared to the same period last year.

Emirates, Sun Group partner to promote tourism in Vietnam
The MoU was signed during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai by Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Far East, and Nguyen Vu Quynh Anh, Deputy CEO of Sun Group cum CEO of Sun Entertainment & Hospitality Group.

Corporate profits soar in Q1 2025, led by banking sector
According to statistics from Yuanta, market-wide revenue and post-tax profit rose by approximately 20.1% and 50.8% year-on-year, respectively, buoyed by the low comparative base of 2024.

Vietnam eyes 18 billion USD a year for power plan through 2035
Vietnam targets being among the top four ASEAN countries for electricity reliability and in the top three for ease of electricity access.

Vietnamese gov’t approves two-year trial of P2P lending
Under the pilot, only P2P lending companies licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will be allowed to operate. Foreign banks are excluded from participation. While credit institutions and fintech firms may join the trial, participation does not guarantee future compliance with business or ...

Overseas Vietnamese help Vietnamese products go global
In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively. Once focused on small-scale trade, many OV entrepreneurs now own major retail centres and operate extensive wholesale networks, ...

Vietnam’s labour market modernised toward deeper global integration
Through targeted measures, including more job-matching programmes, employment fairs, and job creation loans, the Government has effectively connected provinces rich in human resources with key economic hubs.

Vietnam and ASEAN+3 seek joint solutions for stable and sustainable growth
A seminar themed “ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook and Fiscal Policy Report” was held at the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi on April 28.

Vietnam to become second-largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2036: CEBR
Between 2021 and 2036, CEBR forecasts that the position of Vietnam in the World Economic League Table will improve considerably, with its ranking rising from 41st to 20th by 2036.

Vietnam races against time to have EC’s "yellow card" lifted before Sept. 15
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment particularly focused on resolving all EC concerns before September 15, the deadline for submitting a progress report to the commission, as well as ensuring thorough preparations for the fifth inspection so as to secure the removal of the “yellow ...

HCM City moves closer to establishing int’l financial centre
The establishment of an international financial centre is expected to serve as a catalyst to accelerate the city’s transformation and position it for breakthrough growth in the coming years.

Investment in AI in Vietnam increases eightfold
Vietnam is entering a new phase of growth, where innovation, science, and technology are at the forefront of shaping its future. From being an emerging market, Vietnam has now risen to become a strategic destination for technology investment in Southeast Asia, driven by the aspirations ...

HSF: Sustainable startups drive both innovation and economic development
Startups with sustainable and circular business models not only tackle environmental challenges but also become key drivers of innovation and economic growth in Viet Nam, according to Michael Siegner, Resident Representative at Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF).