Vietnam and Slovakia sign six cooperation documents during government talks

Vietnam moves closer to 60% domestic content in EVs, targets 80% with locally produced battery cells by 2026

The question of a truly domestically made automobile industry has found an answer in Vietnam’s evolving electric-vehicle production model. With localization at around 60% and moving toward 80% as battery cells made in Vietnam from VinFast come online, Vietnam is expected to come closer to Thailand’s localization levels. Cause: A…

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Vietnam faces a historic opportunity as the private sector drives growth

In an interview with Government Newspaper, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, chairwoman of Sovico Group, said she has long believed that the development of private enterprises is closely linked to the country’s fate and aspirations. She noted that as Vietnam continues to strengthen its position on the global economic map,…

Taseco Land to contribute 125 billion VND to establish Phuc An Industrial Infrastructure Investment JSC in Bac Ninh, with a 50% stake

Taseco Land (Taseco Land, TAL, HOSE: TAL) has approved a plan to participate in a capital contribution to establish Phuc An Industrial Infrastructure Investment JSC. New company setup and capital contribution The new company is expected to be based at Lot SH11 - HH3 in the urban area of the…

First batch of companies report Q1 2026 results, with several posting double-digit growth

Many companies have begun to disclose their Q1 2026 business results, with several reporting double-digit growth. Ca Mau Fertilizer (DCM) posted an 84% rise in pretax profit, Vietcap (VCI) increased by 13%, and HSC rose 26%. In the securities sector, MB Securities (MBS) continued its “early disclosure” tradition, reporting operating…

Vietnam should focus government support on leading private conglomerates to boost growth, says PGS.TS Trần Đình Thiên

Vietnam should focus government support on leading private conglomerates to boost growth, according to PGS.TS Trần Đình Thiên. He said that to achieve breakthroughs in growth and elevate Vietnam to a major economic power, the country needs strong private sector groups and a reshaped policy framework for enterprise support. Private…

Luxury goods sales fall in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict

The Middle East conflict has disrupted luxury consumption in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, reversing momentum in two markets that had been growing strongly, Reuters reported. Luxury brands saw weaker sales and foot traffic in March, with the impact linked to the escalation of hostilities that began late February. Dubai: sales…

How to calculate the intrinsic value of a stock

How to calculate the intrinsic value of a stock According to experts, stock valuation has formulas you can use, but they should not be treated as fixed numbers. Valuation should be flexible and consider multiple viewpoints. I am an F0 investor. At present, I want to know how to calculate…

At around 5:30 PM on May 5, about a day after facing significant criticism over its recruitment campaign, Oatside Vietnam issued an official reply on its Facebook page, which has about 14K followers. The company said it acknowledged discussions surrounding the recent CMO recruitment and admitted that the campaign deployment…