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Lawmakers debate revisions to SME Development Law

Discussions focused on finalizing transitional mechanisms for restructuring support funds, clarifying criteria for determining enterprise scale, and overhauling policy implementation frameworks to improve business access and uptake.

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Building stronger national maritime capabilities

Vietnam must ensure that the country’s rapid trade growth is reflected in stronger national maritime capabilities.

Investment

Danish high-tech garment group opens new energy-efficient factory in Hung Yen

With a total investment of $30 million, including machinery and technology, the facility is Spectre’s fourth factory in Vietnam and is expected to create 3,000 local jobs.

Property

Hai Phong plans land rent fee reductions for businesses using public properties

Business

Vietnam seeks new role in global cashew value chain

Digital Biz

SEMIExpo Vietnam 2026 set to open in HCM City

The semiconductor industry exhibition aims to promote industry cooperation, develop skilled talent and create opportunities for Vietnamese companies to participate more deeply in global semiconductor supply chains.

Banking & Finance

Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low

Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND14.86 million ($565) per tael.

New growth avenues

Vietnam and Nordic countries explore new business opportunities under EFTA Free Trade Agreement

Multiple levels of value

Multilayered portfolio

Lawmakers debate revisions to SME Development Law

October 31, 2026

Discussions focused on finalizing transitional mechanisms for restructuring support funds, clarifying criteria for determining enterprise scale, and overhauling policy implementation frameworks to improve business access and uptake.

Vietnam proposes three ASEAN agriculture and forestry cooperation priorities for 2026-2030

Vietnam among 20 economies with the lowest public debt ratios

byNgoc Trang

Vietnam needs integrated solutions to accelerate clean energy transition: experts

byVu Khue

Vietnam joins Artemis accords on space exploration

byHa Chi

New regulations on issuing accounts for greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits

byNgoc Lan

Vietnam holds 71 billion-ton CO2 storage potential, unlocking CCUS opportunities in oil and gas

byTung Duong

Government regular July meeting held

byTiến Dũng

Building stronger national maritime capabilities

October 31, 2026

Vietnam must ensure that the country’s rapid trade growth is reflected in stronger national maritime capabilities.

Danish high-tech garment group opens new energy-efficient factory in Hung Yen

SEMIExpo Vietnam 2026 set to open in HCM City

byVan Nguyen

New growth avenues

byVnEconomy Strategic Research Group

Vietnam and Nordic countries explore new business opportunities under EFTA Free Trade Agreement

byNhu Quynh

Petrovietnam accelerates strategic solutions for extraction, green transition

byChu Khoi

Vietnam needs integrated solutions to accelerate clean energy transition: experts

byVu Khue

Hanoi leads nation in FDI inflows in 6M with $3.68 billion

byNgân Hà

Building stronger national maritime capabilities

Danish high-tech garment group opens new energy-efficient factory in Hung Yen

New growth avenues

Rosatom, Vietnam discuss Dong Nai nuclear science and technology center project

Lawmakers debate revisions to SME Development Law

October 31, 2026

Discussions focused on finalizing transitional mechanisms for restructuring support funds, clarifying criteria for determining enterprise scale, and overhauling policy implementation frameworks to improve business access and uptake.

Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low

Vietnam among 20 economies with the lowest public debt ratios

byNgoc Trang

Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

byPhuong Linh

Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November

byLan Anh

Pressure mounts to speed up science and tech budget payout

byHa Chi

HSBC arranges $105 million green loan for EVNNPC's energy storage investment

byMinh Huy

At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates

byTung Thu

Lawmakers debate revisions to SME Development Law

October 31, 2026

Discussions focused on finalizing transitional mechanisms for restructuring support funds, clarifying criteria for determining enterprise scale, and overhauling policy implementation frameworks to improve business access and uptake.