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Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hoàng Long said the national energy master plan revision is more urgent than ever as the plan must meet fast-growing energy demand and adapt to major institutional and policy changes as well as global development trends.

The National Assembly on Thursday approved the creation of a free-trade zone in HCM City, handing the country’s largest economic centre sweeping new powers and incentives to fast-track investment and strengthen its push to become a regional hub.

Foreign investment flows continued to be a concern, maintaining a net selling trend for the fifth consecutive session. They net sold more than VNĐ 488.5 billion on HoSE and VNĐ 17.1 billion on HNX.

Vice Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Quyền has signed Decision No. 6126/QĐ-UBND on Wednesday, approving the Hà Nội Supporting Industry Development Programme for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision toward 2035.

The National Assembly on Thursday approved sweeping energy reforms with 89.64 per cent support, streamlining offshore wind approvals and expanding power market access.

The property market is entering a recovery phase but remains uneven across geographies and segments, the Vietnam Real Estate Summit held in HCM City on December 11 heard.

Việt Nam’s wood industry sets ambitious $25 billion export target by 2030 as sector faces mounting green regulations and trade challenges.

Industrial producers in HCM City are accelerating production to meet the usual year-end surge in demand but with a focus on sustainable operations.

The 12-member CPTPP saw two-way trade with Việt Nam reach US$102.8 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 20.6 per cent from a year earlier.

Despite efforts from the financial sector to maintain positive momentum, the sharp declines in several key stocks led to a noticeable weakening in the market.