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Over 18,000 suspected counterfeit goods seized at Quang Tri border gates

Vietnamese customs authorities have seized more than 18,000 products suspected of infringing intellectual property rights at two major border gates.

Vietnam firms invest millions in farm waste processing

Police seize 7,600 fake branded shoes in Ninh Binh

Ho Chi Minh City metro line posts strong first year profit

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line has reported a strong profit in its first year of commercial operations, allowing the operator to eliminate accumulated losses from earlier investment phases.

Carmakers in Vietnam back nationwide rollout of E10 fuel

Major carmakers in Vietnam have confirmed that their petrol vehicles are compatible with E10 biofuel ahead of its nationwide introduction from June 1.

Vietnam may import 3.9m tonnes of rice in 2026

Vietnam is expected to import 3.9 million tonnes of rice in 2026 as the country strengthens its role as a global agricultural processing hub.

An Giang approves forest conversion for airport construction

Authorities in An Giang Province have approved the conversion of 270 hectares of forest land in Phu Quoc and Tho Chu special zones for building Tho Chu Airport.

Police bust fake fertiliser ring in Tay Ninh

Police in Tay Ninh Province have arrested three suspects accused of producing and distributing large quantities of counterfeit fertiliser bearing the Baconco brand name.

Ca Mau seeks investors for 96 key development projects

Ca Mau Province has unveiled a list of 96 investment projects for 2026, including power plants, eco tourism zones and urban developments aimed at attracting major investors.

Fake Nike, Rolex and iPhone goods seized in Lang Son

Customs officers in Lang Son Province seized counterfeit goods worth nearly VND 1.5 billion (approximately USD 57,700) during transit procedures at Huu Nghi Border Gate, authorities said.

Vietnam raises fuel prices from May 21

Vietnam has increased retail fuel prices from 3 pm on May 21 following movements in the global oil market.

Vietnamese banks cut deposit interest rates, 7 per cent a year now rare

Several banks in Vietnam have lowered deposit interest rates, particularly for short and medium term tenors, amid easing funding costs in the banking sector.

Chinese contractor joins design consultancy for HCM City Metro Line 4

A Chinese railway design institute will participate in preparing the feasibility study for Metro Line 4 in Ho Chi Minh City, connecting Dong Thanh and Hiep Phuoc.

Bac Ninh leaders sell more than 30 tonnes of lychees via livestream

A livestream hosted by Bac Ninh Province officials and influencers sold more than 31 tonnes of lychees in a single day, attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers nationwide.

Vietnamese airlines raise baggage fees before summer peak

Vietnamese airlines Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways have increased checked baggage fees ahead of the busy summer travel season amid rising operating costs.

Ho Chi Minh City approves Ben Thanh-Can Gio metro route

Ho Chi Minh City has approved the route alignment for a 53.8km metro line connecting the city centre with Can Gio urban area.

Quang Ninh helps farmers sell sturgeon after floods

Authorities in Quang Tan Commune, Quang Ninh Province, are helping farmers sell tonnes of sturgeon after heavy rain and flooding caused major losses at local fish farms.

HCM City fines developer over unreported foreign home sales

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have fined a property developer for failing to report the sale of 87 apartments to foreign buyers as required by housing regulations.

Can Tho breaks ground on two major wind power projects

Can Tho City on Tuesday started the construction of two wind power projects with combined investment of nearly VND 24 trillion (USD 930 million).

Vietnam power sector urges electricity savings amid heatwave

Vietnam’s power sector has urged households to conserve electricity as prolonged heatwaves this summer drive up power consumption and household utility bills across the country.

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