SBV expands agricultural credit programme to $7b

Monday, Oct 06, 2025

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has increased the total credit limit for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors to VNĐ185 trillion (about US$7 billion), under a programme designed to stimulate growth and sustainability in these critical industries.

Hà Nội to launch online store on Shopee to boost digital economy

Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

The initiative was established in the Hà Nội People''s Committee programme ''Digital pavilion – Elevating Hà Nội’s merchants'' issued on Tuesday, which aims to expand the share of the digital economy in the capital’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) to...

Vietnam GrandSale 2025 promises bargains for all shoppers

Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

According to the MoIT, all businesses can participate in the programme without any ion or review process. Enterprises may independently launch promotional campaigns with diverse and appealing content for customers and are allowed to offer discounts of up to 100...

HCM City launches stimulus programme to boost tourism

Friday, Sep 05, 2025

HCM City’s Department of Tourism has launched a tourism stimulus programme, offering huge discounts and attractive incentives from air tickets and hotel rooms to culinary experiences.

Hà Nội promotes OCOP products to international market

Friday, Aug 22, 2025

Home to the highest number of craft villages in the country, with 47 out of the 52 traditional crafts, Hà Nội is striving to become a pioneer in exporting One Commune One Product (OCOP) items.

OCOP fair brings local products to global market

Saturday, Aug 02, 2025

The 2025 Vietnam One Commune, One Product (OCOP) Export Fair (VIETNAM OCOPEX) opened in Hà Nội on Friday, drawing over 200 exhibitors from 34 cities and provinces as well as international participants from Peru, Laos, and Cambodia.

Saigon Co.op enters education sector with vocational training programmes

Monday, Jul 28, 2025

Saigon Co.op, Việt Nam’s leading consumer goods retailer, has launched vocational training programmes for supermarket cashiers and sales staff, marking its entry into education.

Adopting global forest certification – a method for companies to protect forest resources

Monday, Jul 14, 2025

The trend towards adopting global forest certifications is gaining traction among nations and companies in the region, including Việt Nam, amid the ongoing challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Việt Nam to host high-level forum on OCOP with participation of 14 African ministers

Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025

The event is jointly organised by Việt Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with the participation of 14 ministers from African countries.

$13.4 billion lent through annual HCM City bank-business connection programme

Friday, Jun 27, 2025

Nearly VNĐ350 trillion (US$13.38 billion) was disbursed through the HCM City’s annual bank–business linkage programme in the first half of this year, a 6.35 per cent increase, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Sacombank Cambodia – A bridge to promote trade growth in Indochina

Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025

Amid strong growth in Indochina, Sacombank Cambodia has launched a promotion to help customers cut costs and improve cross-border transactions with Việt Nam and Laos.

Shopee offers free shipping, launching massive deals

Thursday, Jun 05, 2025

E-commerce platform, Shopee, has recently launched the free shipping 0Đ programme for all orders, starting from June 1 this year.

BASF renovates 8th school in remote areas

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

German chemical company BASF on Tuesday donated four new classrooms and a playground to the Phương Ninh Primary and Secondary School in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Hậu Giang, benefiting around 150 children.

VCCI proposes amendment to Special Consumption Tax Law

Thursday, Mar 06, 2025

Given the current challenging economic environment, the VCCI emphasised that any adjustments to tax policies, including the special consumption tax, should be approached with caution and comprehensively evaluated.

Vietnamese OCOP products gain global recognition

Monday, Feb 24, 2025

The Central Coordination Office for New-style Rural Development reports that 48 of 79 five-star OCOP products (60.7 per cent) have entered high-standard markets like the US, Europe, and Japan.