Business

Vietnamese workers recruited under IM Japan technical internships

Vietnam's Centre of Overseas Labour is now accepting applications from male workers aged 18 to 30 for Japan's IM Japan technical internship programme in the fields of manufacturing and construction.

Vietnam records highest industrial output growth in five years

Vietnam’s industrial production continued to expand in the second quarter of 2025, with the Industrial Production Index (IIP) rising by 10.3 per cent year-on-year.

Khanh Hoa invites strategic investors to Van Phong Economic Zone

The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa is calling on strategic investors and financially capable multinationals to invest in the Van Phong Economic Zone.

Vietnam Airlines welcomes its 350 millionth passenger

Vietnam Airlines celebrated a significant milestone on July 9, welcoming its 350 millionth passenger during a ceremony at Phu Bai International Airport in Hue, marking three decades of operations.

Dong Thap to have seaports for 70,000-tonne vessels

The southern province of Dong Thap has planned to build 12 seaports, with a total investment of VND 5 trillion (USD 195.48 million), aiming to serve vessels of 70,000 tonnes by 2030.

Bank credit growth hits two-year high in first half of year

The 9.9 per cent first-half credit growth was announced at the press conference to review the performance of the banking industry in H1 2025 and implement works for H2 2025.

UOB raises Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 6.9 per cent

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2025 to 6.9 per cent, up from the previous estimate of 6 per cent.

Central bank introduces measures to sustain economic growth

Vietnam’s central bank will maintain flexible monetary policy to stabilise inflation and support growth amid rising global uncertainties, according to Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha.

Quang Ninh seeks investor for USD 2 billion Van Don tourism complex

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province are calling for investors to develop a USD 2 billion luxury tourism complex in the Van Don Economic Zone.

Government’s target of having 2 million enterprises by 2030 under challenge

There must be special solutions on improving the business environment and encouraging business households to transform to enterprises.

Auto market oversupply despite heavy discounts

Vietnam's automobile market is facing a severe oversupply crisis as production and imports surge while demand remains weak.

Production expected to rebound in third quarter

Nearly 80 per cent of manufacturing and processing enterprises in Vietnam expect business conditions to remain stable or improve in the third quarter of 2025.

Vietnam imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Chinese hot-rolled steel

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially imposed anti-dumping duties on certain hot-rolled steel (HRC) products imported from China, effective from July 6 for a period of five years.

Market begins July with optimism, strong foreign investment

The Vietnamese stock market began the first week of July with a vibrant upward trend, buoyed by significant improvements in liquidity and a pronounced surge in foreign investment.

CPI climbs over 3.3 per cent in second quarter

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.31 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 as compared with the same period last year.

OCOP export products fair to start next month

The OCOP (One Commune, One Product) Export Products Fair, or Vietnam OCOPEX 2025, will take place from August 1 to 3 this year at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Relic Site in Hanoi.

Registered FDI surges 32.6 per cent in H1, highest in 15 years

Vietnam attracted USD 21.5 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025, marking a 32.6 per cent year-on-year increase and the highest level in 15 years.

All business-related administrative procedures expected to go online

The Vietnamese Government aims to have all administrative procedures related to businesses handled entirely online by the end of this year.

Vietnamese bank auctions historic Hoi An properties to recover bad debts

Vietnam’s Agribank has announced a large-scale auction of properties in Hoi An’s ancient town in an effort to recover non-performing loans from businesses and individuals.

Vietnam invites Chinese experts to inspect durian export chain

Vietnam has invited Chinese customs experts to inspect its durian export chain in July, aiming to ease trade hurdles and revive shipments to its largest market.

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