
The first quarter (Q1) financial reports of listed banks are showing a not-so-positive picture with the total value of bad debt at more than 266,000 billion VND, up 18.5% over the same period last year. The main reason explained by VIS Rating is the increase in speculative loans, especially in the real estate segment.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 07:33:00
Viet Nam is embarking on an unprecedented administrative restructuring, with the number of provinces and cities set to be reduced by nearly half. This is not only a major step forward in institutional reform but also presents a golden opportunity to reshape the national tourism map towards stronger regional integration, sustainable development, and heightened competitiveness.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 07:33:00

US President Donald Trump's decision to raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%, which went into effect on June 4, 2025, has had an adverse impact on the global steel industry. However, investors are not overly worried about these tariffs.