MB chairman: Vietnam can be testing ground for globally scalable innovation
By Thanh Van
July 30, 2026 | 14:33
Vietnam has a window of opportunity to unleash a new leap forward in labour productivity and national competitiveness thanks to science, technology, and innovation.
Manufacturing firms deliver stronger earnings on efficiency gains
By Trang Thuy
July 30, 2026 | 12:40
Manufacturing firms posted strong first-half earnings, with profit growth outpacing revenue as production and cost discipline improved.
Investment Support Fund Management Council reshuffled
By Nguyen Huong
July 30, 2026 | 12:18
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has signed Prime Ministerial Decision No.1392/QD-TTg, consolidating the membership of the Management Council of the Investment Support Fund.
Vietnam and World Bank align on 2026-2030 high-impact project lending pipeline
By Nguyen Huong
July 30, 2026 | 12:06
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have agreed to develop a pipeline of projects for WB financing during 2026-2030, prioritising projects with strong economic impact while pursuing reforms to improve loan implementation, safeguard public debt sustainability, and enhance the effectiveness of borrowed funds.
Global Forum helps Vietnam strengthen tax information exchange
By Thanh Van
July 30, 2026 | 12:04
The Global Forum Secretariat concluded an on-site technical assistance mission to Vietnam from July 20 to 24 to support the country’s efforts to strengthen its implementation of the Standard on transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR).
FIEs' listing on Vietnam's stock exchange, unlocking new capital
By Hazy Tran
July 29, 2026 | 10:00
A Hanoi seminar has explored how allowing foreign-invested enterprises to list on Vietnam's stock exchange could open new capital channels and raise governance standards.
FDI listing hurdles lie beyond securities law
By Hazy Tran
July 28, 2026 | 16:56
With the current position of Vietnam's stock market, the State Securities Commission expect foreign-invested enterprises to become one of the key providers of high-quality listings for the market, reflecting its integral role in the economy.
Lenders turn to high-yield certificates of deposit to shore up liquidity
By Vinh Thuy
July 28, 2026 | 14:00
Banks are offering certificates of deposit with yields of up to 9 per cent as funding competition intensifies, with robust credit growth outpacing deposit mobilisation and keeping liquidity pressures elevated.
BIDV, VietinBank sign $281-million credit deal for O Mon IV power plant
By Thanh Van
July 27, 2026 | 12:00
A $281-million credit package has been signed by BIDV, VietinBank, and Petrovietnam to fund the O Mon IV power plant project.
Banks step up HSX listings to support capital growth
By Vinh Thuy
July 24, 2026 | 12:09
A wave of banks is set to list on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange or UPCoM in the second half of 2026.
Capital mobilisation essential for Vietnam's growth targets
By Nguyen Huong
July 24, 2026 | 09:35
Vietnam must reduce its reliance on bank lending and build stronger capital markets to finance long-term growth, officials said at a conference in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City receives $4 billion in remittances in H1
By Thanh Van
July 24, 2026 | 08:13
Ho Chi Minh City recorded $4.04 billion in remittances in the first six months of 2026, down 22.8 per cent from a year ago and 21 per cent from the second half of 2025, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s Region 2 branch.
Thermal power firms post stronger first-half profits on higher power generation
By Viet Thuy
July 24, 2026 | 07:58
Local thermal power producers posted sharply higher first-half earnings as stronger coal- and gas-fired generation, driven by El Niño-related declines in hydropower output, boosted electricity dispatch and profitability.
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