Banking & Finance
Corporate bond market key to financing Vietnam’s $245 bln infrastructure plan: VIS Rating
Private investment has become one of key growth drivers.
Business
Forum on clean energy transition held
By 2030, Vietnam’s share of renewable energy (excluding large hydropower) is expected to reach 28–36% of installed capacity. By 2050, it is projected to increase to 74–75%, according to the Power Development Plan VIII.
Society
Labor migration on the rise within ASEAN
Intra-bloc migrant labor is a key feature of the ASEAN labor market.
2% VAT reduction extends to end of 2026
The reduction applied for goods and services currently taxed at 10%, with some exceptions.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 set to open in HCM City in August
The expo will feature more than 400 booths by leading domestic and international firms.
Top 10 auto best sellers in May
The VinFast VF5 topping the list.
WHO commends Vietnam for increasing tobacco and alcohol tax
WHO Representative in Vietnam congratulated the Vietnamese Government on adopting increased and new taxes on these unhealthy products.
Land clearance for North-South high-speed railway to be accelerated
The 1,541-km railway passing through 15 provinces and cities.
Hanoi approves investor of Ring Road No.4's sub-project
The sub-project No.3 has total investment capital of more than VND56.2 trillion ($2.34 billion).