Vietnam economy
VietnamPlus reports China-US understanding on tariff reductions
The report cites Chinese information on tariff reductions, a trade-truce extension and AI dialogue.
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Vietnam economy
QR payments in Vietnam by visitors from three countries rise eightfold
NAPAS reported an eightfold rise in transaction numbers and sixfold growth in value for visitors from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia over eight months.
Vietnam economy
SMFG in talks to raise VPBank stake to 20%
VnExpress, citing Reuters, reported talks to raise the Japanese group’s VPBank stake from 15% to 20%, with pricing still unresolved.
Vietnam economy
MB charter capital exceeds VND 100 trillion
MB’s charter capital reached VND 100.687 trillion after its rights offering ended on September 23. A further private placement remains planned.
Vietnam economy
Can Tho 2 bridge proposal tops VND 27.05 trillion
The Can Tho 2 bridge prefeasibility report has been submitted for appraisal, with a proposed 2027 start pending approval.
Vietnam economy
Can Tho welcomes first vessel on direct Nanning container route
On the afternoon of September 24, Cái Cui Port in Cần Thơ welcomed the first vessel on a direct river-sea container route from Nanning, China, via the Bình Lục Canal, VietnamPlus reported.
Vietnam economy
Gelex exits Hai An after selling more than 9.7 million HAH shares
Gelex sold more than 9.7 million shares of Hai An Transport and Stevedoring (HAH) on September 23, reducing its stake from 5.16% to zero, according to VnExpress.
Vietnam economy
To Lam urges U.S. firms to deepen cooperation in three sectors
To Lam urged U.S. firms to expand cooperation in technology, energy and capital markets; newly signed documents still require implementation.
Vietnam economy
Elmet plans to buy 4.99% of Masan High-Tech Materials
Elmet plans to buy a 4.99% MSR stake, subject to regulatory and corporate approvals; the deal has not closed.
