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Green transition in manufacturing: A sustainable development imperative

In addition to their own efforts, businesses and industries are calling for stronger policy assistance to accelerate green transition, expand market access, and boost long-term competitiveness.

Vietnamese aviation industry takes off

Summer 2025 marks the peak season for Vietnam’s aviation sector, presenting a dynamic and more promising outlook than ever before.

Vietnam Airlines receives approval for major share issuance

Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN) has received approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam to issue 900 million shares at 10,000 VND apiece.

Foreign investors double down on Vietnam as confidence grows

This renewed confidence has led to a surge in investment commitments, positioning Vietnam as a key destination for global capital flows.

UOB raises Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for 2025

The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) revised its forecast projection for Vietnam’s GDP growth upward to 6.9% for 2025 from its previous projection of 6%, following the strong performance in the second quarter.

Central bank rolls out measures to support economic growth

By June 2025, Vietnam's total credit had reached over 17.2 quadrillion VND (658.43 billion USD), up 9.9% from end-2024 and 19.32% year-on-year - the highest growth rate since 2023.

Vietnam's credit growth hits highest level since 2023

The SBV has proactively assigned credit growth limits to credit institutions this year, and set an annual credit growth of 16% for 2025, with room for flexible adjustments depending on market conditions.

Vietnam-Japan business dialogue boosts cooperation prospects

A business dialogue was held in Tokyo on July 8 to enhance Japanese firms' understanding of Vietnam’s investment environment through direct engagement with Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu.

Vietnam mobilises over 7 billion USD for just energy transition

Vietnam has so far mobilised more than 7 billion USD for its just energy transition agenda under the Political Declaration on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Forum looks to drive Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable growth

Economists, both domestic and foreign, have noted Vietnam’s ability to maintain strong momentum, with ambitions to hit 8% growth in 2025 and 10% or more annually from 2026 to 2030.

Traceability emerges as a key to sustainable digital economy

In a world where consumers increasingly demand transparency, quality and origin of goods, traceability is no longer an unfamiliar or optional concept. It has become a vital requirement.

Vietnamese firms seek to expand high-quality product exports to RoK

Coming to the 2025 Korea Import Fair (KIF), Vietnamese firms are not only seeking buyers but also looking to gain deeper insights into consumer preferences and connect with strategic partners.

Province's vice-chair livestreams lychee sales to huge success

In just six hours of streaming, Bac Ninh Vice Chair Pham Van Thinh and his team were able to sell 55 tons of lychees. “If farmers need it, I’m ready to prepare another selling session,” he said.

Many domestic blockchain companies set up headquarters overseas instead of in VN

A globally harmonized legal framework would encourage blockchain companies to register and establish headquarters in Vietnam, rather than overseas as currently is the case.

PM asks for enhanced efficiency in managing monetary, fiscal policies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on enhancing the efficiency of monetary and fiscal policy management in the remaining months of 2025 and the review of the work in the first half of the year.

Vietjet appoints new managing director

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) has appointed Nguyen Thanh Son as its new managing director, succeeding Dinh Viet Phuong.

With support from AI, banks slash disbursement time for loans

Around 97 percent of small and micro enterprises in the past could not access unsecured bank loans, but now banks are using AI to approve loan proposals more quickly.

State budget revenue from import-export rises over 10% in H1

Vietnam's trade balance in the first half of 2025 is estimated to show a surplus of 7.19 billion USD, a 40.6% decline compared to the figure recorded in the same period last year.

Vietnam Airlines, UAE’s Etihad Airways launch loyalty partnership

Vietnam Airlines and its United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart - Etihad Airways - have signed a frequent flyer partnership agreement that will enable members of their loyalty schemes to earn and redeem miles across both networks.

Vietnam’s outbound investment jumps 3.5 times in H1

The electricity production and distribution sector received the largest share of Vietnamese investment, with over 111.2 million USD, accounting for 22.8% of total overseas investment.