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Việt Nam seeks shift in focus from localisation to industrial capabilities

Việt Nam seeks shift in focus from localisation to industrial capabilities

A strong industrial base should be measured not only by production and exports of finished products, but also by the ability to master materials, components, equipment, technology, design, standards and technical services that generate higher added value.
Việt Nam, RoK boost micro-business cooperation

Việt Nam, RoK boost micro-business cooperation

The Việt Namm Trade Office in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise (KFME) signed a cooperation agreement in Seoul on July 10, aiming to connect micro-enterprises and small business owners together while driving bilateral...
Finance ministry eyes flexible tax thresholds

Finance ministry eyes flexible tax thresholds

The Ministry of Finance has proposed new regulations on taxable revenue thresholds for household businesses after just four months the new policy took effect.
SMEs facing cybersecurity challenges in the digital era

SMEs facing cybersecurity challenges in the digital era

SMEs are encountering various cybersecurity incidents, including customer data breaches, disruptions to critical contracts, cyberattacks, and online fraud, all of which cause long-term damage to their reputation and market trust.
Vietnamese product sales on Amazon surge

Vietnamese product sales on Amazon surge

The number of Vietnamese selling partners achieving annual sales over US$1 million on Amazon grew by 60 per cent in 2025 - reflecting not just incremental growth, but a fundamental evolution in how Vietnamese businesses compete internationally.
Developing the supporting industry requires a comprehensive strategy

Developing the supporting industry requires a comprehensive strategy

The Vietnamese supporting industry currently meets only 10 per cent of the demand for domestic production and consumption.
Việt Nam leads Southeast Asia in AI adoption in e-commerce

Việt Nam leads Southeast Asia in AI adoption in e-commerce

According to a survey conducted by Lazada and Kantar, Việt Nam and Indonesia are leading Southeast Asia in AI adoption in e-commerce, followed by Singapore and Thailand.
Unlocking paths for SMEs to succeed in the AI age

Unlocking paths for SMEs to succeed in the AI age

Recent research by IBM, Forbes and McKinsey highlights a steady increase in AI adoption within business governance, with 33 per cent of companies using AI in 2022, 55 per cent in 2023 and 72 per cent in 2024.
Over 20,000 companies enter the market in the first two months of this year

Over 20,000 companies enter the market in the first two months of this year

The business landscape in the first two months of this year had many challenges, but positive signals have emerged. 
Japanese firms see Việt Nam as key supply chain link

Japanese firms see Việt Nam as key supply chain link

Many Japanese enterprises regard Việt Nam as an indispensable link in their supply chains.
Nearly 76,180 enterprises resume operations in 2024

Nearly 76,180 enterprises resume operations in 2024

A total of 76,179 enterprises resumed operations in Việt Nam in 2024, according to the Agency for Business Registration under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Conferences ponder over how small firms can get unsecured bank loans

Conferences ponder over how small firms can get unsecured bank loans

In the country, 85-90 per cent of enterprises are small- or micro-sized and have great difficulty getting credit, with only 40 per cent managing to do so.
ADB, LPBank sign 80 million loan package to support women-owned SMEs in Việt Nam

ADB, LPBank sign $80 million loan package to support women-owned SMEs in Việt Nam

The Asian Development Bank and Liên Việt Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank have signed a financing package of up to US$80 million to expand access to finance for women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises in Việt Nam.
Alibaba.com hosted special event at VIFA ASEAN 2023

Alibaba.com hosted special event at VIFA ASEAN 2023

Alibaba.com is participating in VIFA ASEAN 2023 from August 29 to September 1 to meet and interact with Vietnamese furniture industry players about online export opportunities, as part of its ongoing efforts to help businesses thrive in the digital era.
ADB, VPB signed US500 million social loan package

ADB, VPB signed US$500 million social loan package

ADB and VPB have signed a loan package of up to US$500 million to expand access to finance for women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) and social loan projects in Viet Nam.