In today’s news brief:

Editorial: The problems with VinFast founder’s personal cash commitments to the car company.

Vingroup reports record US$1.1 billion profit: Although manufacturing losses and substantial liabilities remain.

Vietnam faces money laundering warning: The Financial Action Task Force demands progress on overdue reforms.

Vietnam Airlines posts quarterly loss: On rising fuel costs.

Electricity prices cut 2 percent: State power provider reduces retail tariffs on government directive.

Small businesses receive 30 percent tax cut: Covers 2026 and 2027.

California Fitness proposes new membership fees: Gym chain seeks monthly payments from existing customers.

Jewellery retailer hit by diamond returns: PNJ net-closes 28 stores and cuts 1,050 jobs.

Gasoline consumption tax eliminated: From November 1 to March 2027.