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PM calls for concrete actions to make private sector main growth engine

PM calls for concrete actions to make private sector main growth engine

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday called for swift and concrete action to accelerate private sector development and turn it into the most important growth engine of the national economy.
ADB and SBV launch 2 million green banking initiative to advance climate finance

ADB and SBV launch $2 million green banking initiative to advance climate finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) jointly launched a $2 million initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming at helping Việt Nam scale up green and climate finance, the ADB said on Friday.
EVN signs contract for electromechanical equipment supply package for the expanded Trị An hydropower project

EVN signs contract for electromechanical equipment supply package for the expanded Trị An hydropower project

The implementation period for the package is 26 months, ensuring completion of the project by the fourth quarter of next year.
New Zealand–Vietnam Business Council launched in Auckland

New Zealand–Vietnam Business Council launched in Auckland

The council aims to promote practical cooperation and benefits for members by working with partners to hold forums and dialogues on trade, investment, technology transfer, digital transformation and e-commerce.
Việt Nam ranks third globally in cassava exports but supply chain faces hurdles

Việt Nam ranks third globally in cassava exports but supply chain faces hurdles

Meeting international sustainability requirements is critical if the cassava sector is to maintain market share and achieve an export turnover of US$2.3-2.5 billion in the coming years.
Resolution 68 seen as catalyst for private investment in key infrastructure projects: official

Resolution 68 seen as catalyst for private investment in key infrastructure projects: official

Resolution 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has been warmly welcomed by the business community.
The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 to be held from February 2 to 13

The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 to be held from February 2 to 13

Thousands of firms will converge in Hà Nội for the First Glorious Spring Fair 2026, blending culture and commerce during the peak Tết shopping season.
Kim Long Motor partners with BYD to build EV battery plant in Huế

Kim Long Motor partners with BYD to build EV battery plant in Huế

Kim Long Motor Hue JSC (Kim Long Motor) on January 27 signed a strategic partnership with BYD Battery, a global leader in batteries and new energy vehicles, and kicked off construction of a BYD battery manufacturing plant in its Huế...
Japanese firms in Việt Nam hit 15-year profit high

Japanese firms in Việt Nam hit 15-year profit high

JETRO’s 2025 Survey on the Business Conditions of Japanese Companies Investing Overseas shows that 67.5 per cent of Japanese firms in Việt Nam expect to be profitable this year, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since...
Philippines sets deadline for importing 300,000 tonnes of rice

Philippines sets deadline for importing 300,000 tonnes of rice

Imported rice needs to arrive on or before the end of February so it does not coincide with the bulk of the harvest in March and April, according to the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa.
PM urges stronger efforts to achieve 2026 economic growth targets

PM urges stronger efforts to achieve 2026 economic growth targets

State budget revenue in 2026 is targeted to rise by at least 10 per cent compared with the 2025 estimate. Tax and fee reductions and land rental support will be extended to assist people and businesses, especially small and medium-sized...
Trade ministry details plan for Việt Nams CPTPP chairmanship in 2026

Trade ministry details plan for Việt Nam’s CPTPP chairmanship in 2026

Việt Nam has mapped out tasks across ministries as it prepares to chair the CPTPP in 2026.
Zalo and TikTok face huge fines for violations of consumer rights

Zalo and TikTok face huge fines for violations of consumer rights

Zalo and Tiktok were also found to have lacked clear policies to protect vulnerable consumer groups.
Ministry proposes recognition of Vietnam Logistics Day

Ministry proposes recognition of Vietnam Logistics Day

This would serve as a ''soft'' policy instrument of national symbolic significance, helping to shape public awareness and disseminate development-oriented messages. 
Central banks first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability

Central bank’s first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability

Directive 01/CT-NHNN sets a 4.5 per cent inflation goal and targets around 15 per cent credit growth to safeguard macro stability and sustainable growth.