The launch of the new KRX trading system on May 5 is expected to bolster sentiment in the short term, analysts stress that macroeconomic factors, particularly US tariff policies, will be the main drivers of market direction in the coming month.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Bình Dương Province, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Phạm Đức Long and leaders from universities, research institutions and international partners.
The central city’s people’s committee said the decision, which was signed on April 29, will help the HPIZA accelerate preparatory work on establishing the FTZ project in the near future.
Under the pilot, only P2P lending companies licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will be allowed to operate. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.
The growth outlook is driven by the global economic recovery post-pandemic and increasing international demand for affordable protein sources like tra fish, VASEP said.
Vietnam Airlines posted a Q1/2025 pre-tax profit of over VNĐ3.6 trillion (US$140 million), driven by tourism recovery, lower fuel prices, and efficient operations.
The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a key step in accelerating the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.
Through targeted measures, including more job-matching programmes, employment fairs and job creation loans, the Government has effectively connected provinces rich in human resources with key economic hubs.
Current trade relations between Việt Nam and Venezuela remain modest and are not yet commensurate with their potential, strengths or political relationship, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vũ Trung Mỹ.
As technology is the future, be naturally curious, observant and dedicated to mastering big data, and AI will help young people to become successful actuaries, experts advised.
According to statistics from Yuanta, market-wide revenue and post-tax profit rose by approximately 20.1 per cent and 50.8 per cent year-on-year respectively, buoyed by the low comparative base of 2024.
The current VAT regulations are failing to acknowledge the economic realities of different products, which increases the tax burden on businesses, according to the business community.
This strategic initiative highlights the Vietnamese Government's commitment to streamlining state ownership in key sectors and enhancing market efficiency.
Việt Nam places great importance on advancing cooperation with the Greater Bay Area, particularly in the sectors based on Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, said Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Tâm.
The conference underscored that while global tariff tensions are creating hurdles, they also present opportunities for Việt Nam to restructure its trade strategies, boost innovation and expand its global footprint.
