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Intangible assets expected to spur business growth

Economy 00:03:5.19466700000001.00

The draft Law on Supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises allows intangible assets to be used as collateral for loans. It is expected to smooth out the chokepoints in access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises, especially tech start-ups.

Prime Minister launches campaign for double-digit growth

Economy 00:02:3.861333000000002.00

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng launched a national campaign to sustain double-digit economic growth through 2030 on 13 June. The teleconference was connected to provinces and cities across the country. Hồ Chí Minh City, the country's largest economic engine and a leading centre of innovation, was chosen as the launch venue to maximise the campaign's reach.

Vietnamese firms grow through live commerce

Economy 00:03:13.109332999999992.00

Live commerce is rapidly transforming Việt Nam’s retail landscape, with many companies reporting that livestreaming now accounts for around 30% of their total e-commerce sales. By building dedicated in-house teams and using specialised service providers, businesses are driving real-time conversions in a market forecast to become Southeast Asia’s second-largest by the end of the year.

Vietnamese textile firms climb value chain

Economy 00:03:25.674667.00

Higher expectations for better design, advanced technology, traceability and sustainable production are pushing Vietnamese textile and garment businesses into a new phase. Rather than simply expanding production, firms are now working to strengthen their position in global value chains.

Overcoming obstacles to accelerate public investment

Economy 00:03:10.229332999999997.00

Quảng Ninh Province is now leading the country in public investment disbursement, with more than 212.7 million US dollars disbursed as of June 2026, exceeding 25% of the Government-assigned target. In the mountainous commune of Bình Liêu, infrastructure projects are gaining momentum thanks to strong public support and proactive local authorities.

Việt Nam offshore wind has high-potential

Economy 00:00:51.669333.00

According to the Global Wind Energy Council's latest report, Việt Nam has the potential to become the fifth-largest offshore wind market in the Asia-Pacific region between 2031 and 2035. The report projects around 7 gigawatts of new offshore wind capacity to be installed between 2031 and 2035, in line with targets set under the revised Power Development Plan 8.

ASEAN Future Forum shapes changing world priorities

Economy 00:02:55.06133299999999.00

At a time of intensifying geopolitical competition and growing global uncertainty, the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 is being regarded by international participants as an important platform for shaping the region's future direction. This year's theme, "Peace, Prosperity and People-Centred Development", is seen as capturing ASEAN's determination to strengthen unity, preserve stability and pursue more inclusive growth amid a rapidly evolving international landscape.

Capital needed to power Việt Nam's strategic industries

Economy 00:07:18.421333000000004.00

Việt Nam is pursuing growth on multiple fronts, from expanding industries to improving public services and safeguarding people's interests while setting its eye towards the distant future. The challenge now is how to mobilise the long-term capital needed to help these industries scale up and succeed.

ECB raises interest rates due to inflation pressure

Economy 00:01:57.589332999999996.00

The European Central Bank has just decided to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly three years, amidst the war in Iran, which has caused a sharp increase in energy prices and pushed inflation in the eurozone higher. This marks a notable reversal in European monetary policy, shifting from easing to tightening.