The private sector must become more of an economic pillar, with enterprise collaboration a key to sustainable breakthroughs.

Experts emphasised that Việt Nam’s startup scene is thriving, but private capital will only flow if investors see viable returns.

At the end of the session, the VN-Index edged up by 0.62 points to close at 1,313.46. Trading volume reached nearly 718 million shares, equivalent to more than VNĐ16.89 trillion (US$651.5 million) in value.

Financial leasing reached VNĐ40.7 trillion (US$1.6 billion) by Q1, up 8.4 per cent year-on-year, calling for measures to boost its role in the economy.

Since 2012, BSR has cooperated with the Ministry of National Defence to develop fuel. Most fuels for defence equipment had previously been imported from abroad.

Việt Nam registered the highest growth rate among the top 10 markets in the region at 121 per cent, driven by the country’s strong economic performance and growing appeal as a travel destination.

Việt Nam has been officially classified as a “low-risk” country under the European Union’s new Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a recent announcement by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels.

By 2030, the province’s seaport system is expected to handle 17.65–18.75 million tonnes of cargo annually, including 0.32–0.37 million TEUs of containerised cargo and 150,000–200,000 passenger visits per year.

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington, D.C. to boost economic ties and review trade talks.

While there has been an increase in preparedness, an improvement from just 5 per cent in 2024, the overall level of readiness remains critically low, experts said.

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Policies must ensure property rights, freedom of business, and freedom of movement for all entities participating in the financial centre.

Antwerp Port, one of Europe’s largest, has launched its first electric tugboat, Volta 1, manufactured in Việt Nam, showcasing the country’s green shipbuilding capabilities.

Deputy PM Nguyễn Chí Dũng approves Phú Quốc airport expansion ahead of 2027 APEC, aiming to boost Việt Nam’s global tourism profile.

The 21st edition of the International Exhibition on Automotive, Motorcycle, Electric Vehicle and Supporting Industries — Autotech and Accessories 2025 — will take place from May 22 to 25, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in HCM City.

Việt Nam deepens global chip supply chain ties at SEMICON SEA 2025 in Singapore.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will chair the committee, which will provide strategies to develop regional and international financial centres.

Several institutional reforms are critical for Việt Nam’s next phase of development, according to a new report from the World Bank.

Technology must be seen as a leading force to drive progress and maintain growth momentum.

Thailand, with its 70 million people and growing purchasing power, offers a promising export market, but Vietnamese businesses must improve product quality, understand consumer trends, and develop long-term strategies to succeed.