Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has called for a pilot mechanism to hire general directors for state-owned enterprises, moving beyond traditional appointments based solely on existing planning.

Last year, Cholimex Food achieved a record pre-tax profit of 355 billion VND, averaging approximately one billion VND in daily earnings.

Increased pressure from accounting records and invoices, following the termination of the lump-sum tax mechanism from the beginning of this year, is prompting many high-revenue business households to consider upgrading to enterprises.

The prime minister has mandated that ministries and sectors treat the resolution of stalled projects as an urgent priority, aiming for completion within the first quarter to stimulate economic growth.

Starlink Services Vietnam, a company under billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX, registered its business in 9/2025 with a charter capital of 30 billion VND.

The retail chain, owned by The Gioi Di Dong, recorded a profit of 710 billion VND last year, equivalent to nearly two billion VND each day.

Indian consumer goods company Marico acquires a 75% stake in Skinetiq, co-founded by Hannah Nguyen (Hannah Olala).

Domestic steel is expected to meet 85% of national demand by 2030 and achieve complete self-sufficiency by 2050, according to a government-approved strategy.

From March 1, bank accounts for business households must be registered under the business's official name on their license, rather than the owner's personal name, as mandated by the State Bank of Vietnam.

Oil reserves discovered at the Hai Su Vang field (block 15-2, Cuu Long basin) are assessed to have significant potential, according to a representative from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The 1,500 MW Ca Na LNG power plant project will be invested in by the Trung Nam - Sideros River consortium, with a total capital of nearly 57,4 trillion VND.

Tala, a fintech startup that successfully raised 500 million USD, has established a legal entity in Vietnam and partnered with a bank for lending activities starting this year's first quarter.

The Prime Minister has instructed the State Bank of Vietnam to finalize the research dossier and consider the proposal to establish a national gold exchange, with a report due in January.

According to OAG, in 2025, Tan Son Nhat re-enters the top 50 best-connected airports worldwide, securing the 45th position.