ID365 aims to help users monitor and control any changes related to their personal identification information. It serves as an "early warning" system, empowering individuals to proactively safeguard their identities and assets, while also strengthening the defences of the entire financial and banking system against increasingly sophisticated fraud risks.

Under the agreement, Siemens Mobility will act as a technology partner, responsible for the design, supply, and integration of Velaro Novo high-speed trains, along with key railway systems such as ETCS Level 2 signaling with automatic train operation (ATO), telecommunications, and electrification.

MUFG said the upward revision reflects stronger-than-expected export performance and resilient domestic growth drivers, while also warning of emerging risks related to rapid credit expansion and exchange-rate pressures.

The Vietnam Brand Week is set to take place in Hà Nội from December 18-22, aiming to promote the development of the digital economy and e-commerce, while responding to the “Vietnamese People Prioritise Using Vietnamese Goods” campaign amid accelerating digital transformation.

The webinar, titled “Promoting Việt Nam–India cooperation in food and beverage (F&B) at Indusfood”, focused on market potential, trade promotion channels and practical guidance for Vietnamese enterprises seeking access to India’s fast-growing consumer market.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil, has concluded its 12.12 Birthday Super Sale, recording strong engagement from Vietnamese users and demonstrating outstanding conversion performance driven by its shopping and entertainment ecosystem, as Shopee marks its 10th anniversary across the region.

Luiz Rodrigues, Special Advisor for Agriculture at the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said fostering cooperation between the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and Vietnamese partners is key to technology transfer in cold chain management and precision farming.

This recognition reflects SABECO’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, which places people at the heart of long-term value creation.

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, rising trade protectionism, and strong supply chain restructuring, Việt Nam continues to maintain its position as a strategic destination for foreign investment flows, according to Russia's news agency Sputnik.

A wide range of processed foods, rice, canned and bottled beverages, spices, tea and coffee, confectionery and health-oriented products are being showcased at the Business Matching and HCM City Products Week 2025 – Food and Beverages, which opened in HCM City on December 16.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính reviewed housing and real estate gains, urging reforms as Việt Nam reaches 62 per cent of one million homes target.

This decision comes after a request from Bibica made on November 18. Currently, the company is dominated by a single large shareholder, PAN Group (PAN), which holds 98.3 per cent of Bibica's shares.

Since the beginning of December, the dollar on the unofficial market has fallen by more than VNĐ700 per dollar. Compared to its peak of VNĐ28,000 in mid-November, the rate decreased by more than VNĐ900, or 2.5 percentage points.

Supply chains are under strain from stricter compliance requirements, rising logistics costs, tougher standards imposed by international brands, rapidly changing purchasing policies in major markets, tariff measures and the growing emphasis on sustainable development.

As global financial fluctuations have put significant pressure on the monetary market this year, the State Bank of Việt Nam has adopted a flexible and proactive monetary policy to maintain stability. Director of the Monetary Policy Department Phạm Chí Quang spoke about developments in the foreign exchange market and measures to ensure system liquidity.

Counterfeit goods and e-commerce fraud dominate enforcement actions

Monetary tools, particularly exchange rates, interest rates and credit, must be managed flexibly and effectively to ensure the smooth, safe and stable operation of the monetary and banking systems

Investors remain cautious, focusing on short-term, individual opportunities, while the major stocks have yet to take on a leading role.

Việt Nam has cut lending rates by 2 percentage points for borrowers in four central and Central Highlands provinces hit by Typhoon No. 13.

Việt Nam needs to step up international cooperation to accelerate its energy transition as the country faces rising electricity demand, experts said at a conference held by the Institute for Brand and Competitive Strategy on Tuesday in Hà Nội.