Vietnam Today
PM sets up working groups to boost economic growth
Eight working groups are established to deal with difficulties facing economic development.
Investment
Smart cities fuel growth in the digital and urban economies: Deputy PM
A new government decree on smart city development is to be prepared under a fast-tracked procedure and submitted to the Government for review by August 15, 2025.
Banking & Finance
Vietnam determines to have stock market upgraded: Finance Minister
Vietnam has rolled out many efforts to soon meet upgrading requirements.
Agricultural, forestry, and fishery trade between Vietnam and China to be enhanced
A forum between Vietnam and China on agriculture, forestry, and fishery trade connectivity was held on December 3.
Government apparatus to be slashed, with 9 ministries, agencies cut
The Government will reduce its organizational structure from 30 to 21 administrative bodies under a resolution on streamlining and optimizing the political system.
$12.67 bln of G-bonds raised in 11M
The figure equal to 80.75% of the annual plan.
11M insurance premium revenue estimated at $8 bln
Some 85 insurance companies, including 31 non-life insurance firms, are operating in Vietnam
$128 mln of public investment capital from foreign loans disbursed in 11M
The figure equivalent to 39.06% of the annual target.
Vietnamese businesses and the journer of embracing sustainability
More Vietnamese businesses are taking up sustainability initiatives and many consumers are taking note.