STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES CAN INVEST IN REAL ESTATE AND STOCKS FROM AUGUST 1
State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are now permitted to invest in real estate, decide their own salary and bonus policies and manage asset transactions, as clarified by the Law on Management and Investment of State Capital in Enterprises, effective August 1. According to the 2025 law passed by the National Assembly, SOEs are allowed to conduct business activities in line with legal regulations and the State's directives as the owner, which are outlined in the company's charter and development strategy.
VIỆT NAM-EU TRADE REACHES $300 BILLION AFTER FIVE YEARS
Five years since its entry into force, the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has catalysed nearly US$300 billion in two-way trade, establishing Việt Nam as the EU’s top trading partner in ASEAN and its 16th largest globally. In an era marked by rising global tensions and trade fragmentation, the EVFTA stands as a testament to inclusive, rules-based cooperation – one rooted in shared values, sustainability and long-term strategic alignment.
VIETNAMESE EYES AFRICA AS NEXT EXPORT FRONTIER AMIDST RISKS IN TRADITIONAL MARKETS
Boasting a population of over 1.4 billion, which is expected figure surpass 2.5 billion by 2050, Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, marked by a rapidly expanding middle class. Statistics showed that Việt Nam shipped some US$4 billion worth of products to African countries while buying around $5.5 billion of goods from the continent. However, trade turnover remains humble.
VIETNAM’S INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION ACCELERATES ON BOND MARKET INNOVATION
According to a report by VIS Rating and Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility (CGIF) on July 24, with public funding falling short and bank lending constrained, Vietnam’s infrastructure ambitions hinge on mobilising private capital through the corporate bond market. Between 2025 and 2030, the country will need an estimated $245 billion for expressways, high-speed rail, and power projects, yet public funding can only cover 70 per cent.
SUPPORTING HI-TECH FIRMS FOR QUANTUM LEAP
Mr. Nguyen Khac Lich, Director of the Authority of Information Technology Industry under the Ministry of Science and Technology, stated that Vietnam is the first country to enact the Law on Digital Technology Industry. This marks a historic milestone in completing the legal framework to position Vietnam as a global digital technology hub.
TWO WEEKS, ONE CITY, TWO MAJOR INDUSTRY EVENTS — ARE YOU READY?
This September, Vietnam’s key manufacturing exhibitions are returning to SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. With a three-day window between VietnamPrintPack and VietnamPlas, it’s the perfect time for buyers to visit suppliers, explore production sites, and strengthen supply chain connections. Take this golden opportunity to build partnerships, gain first-hand market insights, and stay ahead of the competition.
BANKING SECTOR SHIFTING FOCUS TO VIETNAMESE START-UPS
The banking sector has been shifting its focus toward start-ups, reflecting a broader regulatory and institutional alignment with private sector innovation. According to the State Bank of Vietnam, by the end of June 2025, total system-wide credit had grown by approximately 9.9 per cent, with capital flows concentrating on priority sectors such as production, business, and notably, start-ups.
CONSUMERS SPEND $7.8 BILLION ON ONLINE SHOPPING IN H1 2025
Sales on Việt Nam’s four main e-commerce platforms Shopee, Lazada, Tiki and TikTok Shop in the first half of this year reached VNĐ202.3 trillion (US$7.8 billion). Imported goods group recorded sales of VNĐ7.5 trillion with more than 164 million products sold, up nearly 7 per cent against the same period last year.
