Vietnam Business News

Vietnam relies heavily on exports for its economic growth. According to the General Statistics Office, in the January-October 2024 period, exports rose 14.9 percent from a year earlier to $335.586 billion, while imports were up 16.8 percent to $312.28 billion, the GSO said.

Following are the highlights of Business News in the forth week of October 2024: Chinese e-commerce platform Temu operates in Vietnam without license; Ho Chi Minh City launches new innovation ecosystem for businesses; Land on downtown Ho Chi Minh City streets priced at $27,000 per sqm; and the last news is Vietnam Stock Market that closed in red as global shares headed for weekly loss.

Following are the highlights of Business News in the third week of October 2024: Vietnam’s FDI expected to hit $40B in 2024; E-commerce platforms may be asked to pay taxes on behalf of sellers; Dollar gains against dong; and the last news is Vietnam Stock Market that ended week with slight dip.

Following are the highlights of Business News in the second week of October 2024: Vietnam targets 7.5% economic growth in 2025; VinFast emerges as best-selling car brand in Vietnam in September; and the last news of Vietnam Stock Market that rose 4 sessions in a row.

Following are the highlights of Business News in the first week of October 2024: Vietnam Q3 GDP grows 7.4% on robust exports, industrial production; Vietnam’s 2024 rice imports projected to hit record of $1bn; Dollar gains on black market, skyrockets among peers; and the last news of Vietnam Stock Market that ended the week with third consecutive decline.

Following are the highlights of Business News in the fourth week of September 2024: Vietnamese interest in iPhone 16 lower than in iPhone 15; 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum opens; Ministry of Finance is reviewing Personal Income Tax Law; and the last news about Vietnam stock market.

There are highlights in the third week of Sep24: Rise of ‘streaming superstars’ in Vietnam’s e-commerce battleground; Property Tycoon Truong My Lan back in court, this time for $1.2B bond fraud; Iphone 16 and average income of Vietnamese; and the last news about Vietnam stock market.

In the second week of Sep2024, the north Vietnam has had terrifying experiences of typhoon, flood and landslide. Below are the highlights of Business News in this week: Foreign trade of Vietnam expected to set new record in 2024; Banks reduce interest rates, offer new loans for customers affected by Typhoon Yagi; The exchange rate Dollar against Vietnam Dong continues to slip; VN-Index decreases as global stocks gain.

There are highlights of business news in the first week of September 2024: SpaceX is ready to invest and offer internet services in Vietnam; Vietnam ranks 49th out of 89 economies about real estate transparency; Gojek to withdraw from Vietnam in mid-September; Vietnam’s CPI in August stayed almost unchanged; Blue-chip stocks help lift VN-Index.