The capital is actively fostering a conducive environment for enterprises, research institutes and start-ups, aiming to emerge as a global creative city and a leading centre of innovation in the region.

Without a further credit increase from the SBV, credit supply has become limited in the fourth quarter as credit strongly surged by nearly 14 per cent in the first nine months of this year while allocated credit room of many banks was used up.

Under the proposal, household and individual businesses with annual revenue of VNĐ1 billion or more would be required to use e-invoices with a tax authority code or invoices generated from cash registers connected to the tax authority’s database, in line with Decree 70.

In a document sent to the National Assembly, the Việt Nam Gold Traders Association said that gold jewellery should be treated as a normal commercial product, calling for a phased roadmap to ensure transparency and avoid market disruptions.

While foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises have significantly contributed to Việt Nam's economic growth and exports, their representation in the stock market remains quite limited.

Infrastructure will be the most critical growth driver for the next decade, according to Savills Việt Nam.

Under the Industrial Promotion Programme for 2026–30, Hà Nội aims to mobilise and utilise resources more effectively to advance industrial and handicraft production in a fast, efficient and sustainable manner.

Việt Nam’s seafood exports are likely to set a new record this year, reaching around US$11.2-$11.3 billion – the highest level to date.

Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam had set a Vietnamese record recognised by the Vietnam Record Organisation (VietKings) for its artwork made of six curved walls using 100,000 recycled PET (rPET) bottles with a capacity of 300ml (excluding caps and labels) on December 9 at the Coca-Cola factory in Tây Ninh Province.

At the meetings held in Việt Nam's central city of Đà Nẵng, both sides shared updates on changes in relevant laws, policies and organisational structures, while exchanging views on each country’s import regulations.

Việt Nam has experienced steady growth in GSC-related employment since 2008 and hosted the largest number of GSC-related jobs in South-East Asia in 2023, according to ILO.

Việt Nam’s shrimp exports reached a historic high in the first 11 months of 2025, topping $4.3 billion, up 21 per cent year-on-year.

Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading more than VNĐ2.4 trillion on HoSE. This marked the most substantial selling session from foreign investors since mid-September.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the capital’s economy, accounting for 98.2 per cent of all registered businesses. The city is rolling out an ambitious programme to support these firms, aiming to foster innovation, strengthen competitiveness and promote private-sector growth for a more sustainable economy.

HCM City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is forecast to expand by approximately 8.03 per cent in 2025, outpacing the national average and reaffirming the city’s role as a leading growth engine for the country.

he northern province of Bắc Ninh plans to intensify efforts to support the development of intellectual property for key products, especially OCOP (One Commune One Product) items, in order to increase the value of local agricultural and handicraft products by 2030.

The recognition marks an important milestone for the Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation, reflecting a long-term strategy that combines 150 years of heritage with a pioneering orientation toward green transformation.

The Việt Nam –Japan Business Day 2025, themed “Borderless business co-operation,” took place in Tokyo on Monday, exploring opportunities and strategies to expand economic, trade and investment ties between the two nations.

Last year, Hưng Yên ranked 10th out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI).

Việt Nam’s total revenue of retail sales and consumer services in the first 11 months of 2025 surged by 9.1 per cent over the same period last year to nearly VNĐ6.38 quadrillion (US$242.5 billion).