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Binh Duong to build 15 more industrial parks

These parks will be constructed on a total area of ​​more than 10,000 hectares to meet the requirements of attracting investment projects.

2023 FDI inflows in Vietnam forecast to surpass 2022

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2023 will continue to be stable and overtake 2022, according to KB Securities Vietnam JSC (KBSV).

Foreign investors net sold for six consecutive months

Foreign investors' net selling was VNĐ4.6 trillion in September, the sixth consecutive month of net selling by foreign investors on the Vietnamese stock market, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC).

Mobile phone output affected as consumers tighten wallets

Television production approached 9 million, showing a 10.1 per cent growth year-on-year.

VAT cuts of 2 per cent to be extended in Vietnam

The government has recently given the green light to the Ministry of Finance's proposal to extend the VAT cuts of 2 per cent into the first half of 2024.

Monetary policy governance requires thorough consideration: official

As of the end of September, the economy recorded over 12.7 quadrillion VND (517.5 billion USD) in credit, up 6.92% from the end of 2022.

Ministry plans to identify house numbers for transparent real estate market

The Police Department for Administrative Management of Social Order (C06) under the Ministry of Public Security planned to identify house numbers for transparent real estate market.

Securities firms enjoy flourishing Q3 earning results

In the context of a vibrant market and increased liquidity, most securities businesses report flourishing earnings results in the third quarter.

Coal-fired to gas-fired power generation helps ensure energy security

The successful conversion of coal power projects to liquefied natural gas (LNG) is necessary to ensure energy security and help Vietnam achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, said industry experts and insiders.

17 million made-in-VN products go global via Amazon in 2023

Through cross-border e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Vietnam’s products have been selling not only to American but also European and global consumers.

Smuggled pigs, fowl leading to big losses for farmers

Pig farmers, facing a price crisis, are encountering a new problem – smuggling. Never before have farmers been as pessimistic as they are now.

VinFast to sell shares worth up to US$1 billion to Yorkville

VinFast Auto, the leading electric vehicle maker of Vietnam that has listed its share on Nasdaq, has reached a US$1 billion share sale deal with Yorkville Advisors Global, in an effort to raise funds for its global operation expansion.

Vietnam enhances positions in global value chain

The country's global investment attractiveness remains strong, with 63% of surveyed businesses ranking the country in the top 10 FDI destinations.

Foreign service providers pay over 9 trillion VND in tax over nine months

Foreign service providers paid more than 9 trillion VND (367.15 million USD) in tax through the online portal serving taxpayers engaging in e-commerce and business activities in the first nine months of this year.

Vietnam enhances positions in global value chain

The country's global investment attractiveness remains strong, with 63% of surveyed businesses ranking the country in the top 10 FDI destinations.

VPBank completes sale of 15% equity stake to Japan's SMBC

Thanks to the deal, VPBank’s owner equity will be boosted from VND103.5 trillion to approximately VND140 trillion.

Hanoi apartment supply hits 10-year low

Hanoi's increased housing supply in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter did not improve the city's cumulative total supply in the first nine months of the year.

Company head detained for illegally exploiting, consuming rare earth ores

The Ministry of Public Security said it was conducting a specialised investigation to clarify illegal acts in the exploitation, processing and consumption of rare earth ores and iron ores of Thai Duong Group Joint Stock Company.

Less than 40 per cent of FIEs were profitable in 2022

The percentage of profitable FIEs rose a from 37 per cent in 2021 to 38.8 per cent last year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam imports 100,000 CBU cars in Jan-Oct

Vietnam has imported nearly 100,000 completely built-up (CBU) vehicles worth US$2.3 billion so far this year, down by 21,000 units and US$430 million year-on-year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.