Green transition seen as critical risk management imperative

Green transition seen as critical risk management imperative

24/01/26

As global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations enter a peak enforcement phase, particularly from 2026 onwards, the key question for the Vietnamese business community is no longer whether to go green, but how to do so without undermining financial viability, speakers said at a conference in HCM City on January 22.

VN-Index falls for fourth straight day on profit-taking activities

VN-Index falls for fourth straight day on profit-taking activities

24/01/26

Although the VN-Index saw a slight increase at the beginning of the session, it quickly reversed direction, settling near the reference level.

HCM City seeks to unclog institutional bottlenecks to attract strategic investors

HCM City seeks to unclog institutional bottlenecks to attract strategic investors

24/01/26

A month after approval by the National Assembly, the revised policy framework has already started reshaping how the city mobilises capital, moving away from quantity-driven investment attraction towards selective engagement with strategic investors that have proven capacity and long-term commitment.

Vietnamese rice exporters pivot strategy for a challenging 2026

Vietnamese rice exporters pivot strategy for a challenging 2026

17/01/26

As the industry moves into 2026, fresh challenges are emerging, demanding more proactive and adaptive strategies from both policymakers and the business community.

Central hub begins construction of new cargo terminal

Central hub begins construction of new cargo terminal

17/01/26

The cargo terminal is part of a series of infrastructure upgrades and expansion taking place at the airport in 2026

International trade emerges as a driver of sustainable growth

International trade emerges as a driver of sustainable growth

17/01/26

With estimated imports and exports of US$920 billion last year, Việt Nam entered the world’s top 15 economies by trade scale, marking a major milestone after decades of global integration and nearly 40 years of "Đổi Mới".

Science and technology sector generates over $200 billion in 2025

Science and technology sector generates over $200 billion in 2025

27/12/25

Last year, the sector contributed more than VNĐ1.44 quadrillion to gross domestic product, an increase of 35 per cent year on year and about 40 per cent above the yearly goal, underscoring its growing role as a driver of economic growth, the ministry added.

Việt Nam pilots agriculture traceability system

Việt Nam pilots agriculture traceability system

27/12/25

The system is a digital platform designed to record, manage, and retrieve origin information for agricultural, forestry and fishery products throughout the entire chain, from production and processing to transportation and market circulation.

Millions set to benefit from personal income tax reduction from 2026

Millions set to benefit from personal income tax reduction from 2026

27/12/25

Under the amended Law on Personnal Income Tax, the personal deduction will rise to VNĐ15.5 million (US$590) per month from VNĐ11 million at present. Taxpayers are also entitled to mandatory insurance deductions and contributions to charity and humanitarian funds.