Banking & Finance
Banks asked to prioritize capital for production and business activities
More than 20 banks have announced preferential credit programs for businesses and priority sectors.
Vietnam Today
PM calls on Airbus to explore aircraft maintenance centers in Vietnam
PM Le Minh Hung meeing with Mr. Wouter van Wersch, President of Airbus International, in Hanoi on November 4.
Digital Biz
Quantropi CEO James Nguyen: AI and Quantum Computing Convergence Poses Massive Cybersecurity Challenge
Widespread encryption methods currently in use risk becoming insufficient to protect data against emerging computational capabilities...
Connectivity key
Better infrastructure and revitalized urban areas are tipped to drive growth in housing demand in Vietnam’s major cities, especially where public transport offers convenience.
Over $124 mln for upgrading the Pac Bo–Cao Bang section of the Ho Chi Minh Road
The Pac Bo-Cao Bang project was approved as the Ho Chi Minh Road is preparing to enter a new phase of investment, following the near completion of the objective of connecting the entire route with a basic two-lane configuration.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports exceed $63b in 10M
Key export markets including China, US and Japan.
Regional minimum wage officially set to rise from January 1, 2027
Effective on January 1, 2027, regional minimum wages for employees will officially increase by VND310,000 to VND390,000 ($12-15) per month, according to newly-released Government's Decree No. 399 which replaces Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
PM requests controlling inflation while pursuing double-digit growth
At the Government’s regular meeting on November 4, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called for more concrete measures to boost exports, reduce the trade deficit, stimulate private investment, remove obstacles facing businesses and improve productivity through science, technology and the development of new economic sectors.
Exports of hardware and electronics surge 108% in October
Total export value hitting $30.68 billion.