“Việt Nam’s objective to achieve double-digit economic growth in the coming years is driving a sharp rise in electricity demand, heard participants at a forum held on Monday in Hà Nội. Experts speaking at the Vietnam Energy Forum 2025 said that without timely measures to develop power sources – particularly clean and sustainable energy – […]

“Việt Nam’s industrial sector has shown impressive signs of revival, driving growth in trade, consumption and exports to reinforce the foundations for sustainable economic development. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s report, Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the second quarter increased by 8.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. […]

“Despite employing hundreds of thousands of workers, Việt Nam’s mechanical engineering industry is grappling with a severe shortage of high-quality human resources, according to industry insiders. While the industry boasts a large number of unskilled labourers and processing workers, the supply of highly skilled engineers and technicians with in-depth expertise remains alarmingly low – posing […]

“Individuals with a monthly income not exceeding VNĐ15 million, or married couples with a combined income not exceeding VNĐ30 million, are eligible for social housing support policies. The Government has issued Decree No. 100, detailing certain provisions of the Housing Law regarding the development and management of social housing. This decree clearly stipulates the conditions […]

“To meet the ambitious economic growth target of 8 per cent or more in 2025, experts emphasize the need to reduce business regulations and eliminate procedural barriers that hinder operations of enterprises. The General Satistics Office’s socio-economic report for January 2025 reveals that while over 33,400 newly established or resumed businesses entered the market- making […]

“Việt Nam and Japan have agreed to enhance strategic collaboration across crucial industries, including high-tech sectors such as the digital transformation and semiconductor development, during the Việt Nam-Japan Cooperation Forum held in Hà Nội on Monday. In his speech at the event, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said that the world is facing unprecedented […]

“Around three in every four (72 per cent) business leaders would recommend Việt Nam as an investment destination, a survey has revealed, underscoring a consistent trend across recent Business Confidence Index (BCI) reports. Speaking at the European Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (EuroCham)’s release of the Q2 2025 edition of the BCI, EuroCham Chairman […]

“The draft amendment to Decree 72 on electricity price adjustments, now open for public feedback, proposes allowing EVN to include past losses in future tariffs. These losses mainly came from soaring global fuel prices in 2022 and 2023 – a period when domestic electricity prices were kept unchanged to support families and businesses after the […]