Venture capital fund set up in Hanoi to foster innovation ecosystem
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:17:00
With a nonprofit "seed capital" model, the fund aims to stimulate private investment and accelerate Hanoi’s transformation into a regional innovation hub.
Shifting office demand: When experience outweighs square footage
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:17:00
Savills' Q1 2025 report shows a new generation of workers, sector-specific demands, and evolving expectations, a deeper transformation of what a workplace should be. The Viet Nam’s office market continues to maintain a steady pace, with total supply reaching 2.33 million sqm in Ha Noi and 2.8 million sqm in Ho Chi Minh City(HCMC).
Lang Son improves quality of e-commerce human resources
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
For many years, Lang Son Province and its businesses have paid close attention to developing human resources for the e-commerce sector. Improving the qualifications and skills of managers and workers has been considered a key factor in advancing e-commerce.
UOB raises Viet Nam's GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for 2025
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) revised its forecast projection for Viet Nam’s GDP growth upward to 6.9% for 2025 from its previous projection of 6%, following the strong performance in the second quarter.
Viet Nam’s agriculture determined to achieve 65 billion USD export target
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
The agricultural sector’s export revenue reached 33.5 billion USD in the first half of 2025, up 14.3% over the same period last year. To fulfil the full-year target of 65 billion USD, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has directed the whole sector to take bold measures and leverage market opportunities to accelerate exports in the final months of the year.
Expect US investment to continue on a major scale
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
To mark 30 years of US-Vietnam diplomatic relations on July 12, Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the investment and trade ties between the two economies.
Vietnam boldly preparing a new industrialisation strategy
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
Vietnam faces a major challenge to recalibrate its industrialisation strategy to align with contemporary global and domestic transformations. With the 2021–2025 socioeconomic development plan ending, it is an opportune moment to revisit strategic choices that will shape Vietnam’s long-term industrial trajectory.
Consolidation raises fresh questions over speculation
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
The consolidation of Vietnam’s provinces into 34 administrative units marks a historic turning point that creates potential for the emergence of internationally scaled economic mega-regions, while also posing major risks of land speculation and market instability.
Escalating construction costs pose global challenge for real estate development
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
The construction industry is being restrained by three major barriers: soaring costs, tightening financial conditions, and a labour shortage, which are slowing the progress of new developments in mature markets and increasingly impacting emerging economies.
Vietnam to share OCOP experience with African countries
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:00
The forum aims to foster intercontinental dialogue on sustainable food systems and rural development.
How will the US dollar move if new tariffs spook asset prices?
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:49:00
If this week’s tariff reveal from the Trump administration provokes another bout of heightened risk aversion will the US dollar rise, as befits its customary safe-asset status, or fall because that status is in question?
The impact of the USD on listed companies in Vietnam
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:44:00
The USD/VND exchange rate influences macroeconomic factors, but its effect on the stock market is mostly psychological.
Business Vietnam offers unprecedented incentives to attract tech talent
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:42:00
The enforcement of Law on Digital Technology Industry enables Vietnam to build a world-class tech workforce and compete in the global talent race.
FDI conditions formulated to promote more innovation
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:41:00
Vietnam is overhauling its legal system to pull in high-quality foreign investment that could facilitate it to climb further global value chains.
FDI jumps 32.6 per cent in first half
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:37:00
Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for global investors, with foreign direct investment (FDI) surging on renewed confidence and strong economic fundamentals.
Banks provide support for businesses in Ho Chi Minh City
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:37:00
Commercial banks in Ho Chi Minh City are stepping up lending for production and business at reasonable rates to support the city’s double-digit growth target for 2025.
Infographic: VN-Index surges 0.96% on July 8
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:37:00
Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index soared by 0.96% to 1,415.46 points on July 8. The index closed 13.4 points higher after gaining 15.09 points on Tuesday.
Vietnam, Indonesia Vow to Expedite Negotiations on Rice Trade Agreement
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:37:00
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have agreed to expedite negotiations on an agreement on rice trade to ensure Indonesia's food security.
