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June 4, 2025 news
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index edges down slightly as foreign investors return to net selling
The VN-Index closed at 1,345.74, down 1.51 points or 0.11 percent on Wednesday, with total trading value reaching VND 23.49 trillion (approximately US$903 million). The market showed mild fluctuations with cautious investor sentiment prevailing.
Could A Trump Tower Really Break Ground in Vietnam Next Year?
Last week, it was widely reported that work could start on a Trump Tower in Ho Chi Minh City as soon as next year. However, Vietnam’s real estate sector is not flush with cash, and this could make it challenging to get this project off the ground.
Trade: Vietnam hires US$15K a month PR firm to tackle tariff threats
As trade tensions escalate with Washington, Vietnam has enlisted the help of two politically connected US firms—Crowell Global Advisors and Tactic Global—to manage its response to the Trump administration’s proposed 46 percent tariff on Vietnamese imports, O’Dwyer PR has reported.
Aviation: VietJet Air calls in government to shut down online critics
Vietnam budget airline, VietJet Air, has asked Hanoi’s mayor to clamp down on social media users spreading what it calls “false information”, Radio Free Asia has reported.
Technology: US think tank says Vietnam’s content rules undermine US tech firms’ competitiveness
Vietnam’s sweeping content moderation law, Decree 147/2024, is reshaping the digital playing field in ways that heavily disadvantage US tech giants, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has said in a statement.
Trade: US pushes Vietnam to cut reliance on China amid tariff talks
The US has submitted a detailed annex of “tough” trade requests to Vietnam with key demands that include reducing imports from China and tightening control over supply chain origins, Reuters has reported.