Automobile sector enters new competition phase
Vietnam's automobile sector underwent a key shift in 2025, with recovering consumer spending, robust electric vehicle (EV) demand and surging imports, especially from China, reshaping the industry.
Vietnam ranks among top performers in WB’s Business Ready 2025 report
Vietnam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report.
Vietnam targets double-digit growth in 2026 with massive investment push
The National Assembly has targeted 10 per cent GDP growth for 2026, a goal that demands enormous capital inflows.
Banking reform to be accelerated to support national double-digit growth
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested more breakthroughs in banking reform and policy implementation to drive the country's double digit economic growth.
Vietnam's retail market hits USD 269 bln as e-commerce booms: report
Modern retail infrastructure in Vietnam grew substantially, reaching 1,293 supermarkets and 276 shopping malls nationwide, complemented by 8,274 traditional markets.
Vietnam tightens rules on gold, foreign currency trading with new penalties
The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City expected to hit USD 10.5 billion in 2025
Remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City are projected to reach USD 10.5 billion in 2025, marking a 10.5 per cent increase compared with 2024, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
Vietnam’s seafood exports gain momentum in Singapore
The year 2025 marked a significant breakthrough for Vietnamese seafood exports, reflecting Singapore’s growing demand for Vietnam’s seafood products.
Experts discuss measures to escape processing trap
According to economists and industry insiders, the majority of domestic enterprises remain positioned at the bottom of the value curve.
Hanoi leads 2025 Vietnam eBusiness Index
Hanoi tops the 2025 Vietnam eBusiness Index (EBI) with 74.7 points, followed by Ho Chi Minh City with 73.5 points.
Hanoi craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, traditional craft villages across Hanoi are entering their busiest production season.
Southern housing market gains momentum on infrastructure push
The southern housing market is showing clear signs of recovery as macroeconomic conditions stabilise and a series of major infrastructure projects progress rapidly.
Auto industry strategy targets sustainable growth through 2045
Vietnam is drafting a long-term strategy to develop its automobile industry through 2030, with a vision to 2045, positioning the sector as a key driver of industrialisation and green growth.
Textile, garment industry secures role in global supply chain
The flexibility of the business community has enabled the textile and garment sector to strengthen its position in the global supply chain, with products exported to 138 countries and territories.
Large room for Vietnam to achieve two-digit economic growth: experts
Vietnam has strong potential to pursue two-digit economic growth in the 2026-2030 period if it accelerates structural reforms and renews its growth model, economists say.
More than 2,600 workers lose jobs as factory shuts in Ho Chi Minh City
More than 2,600 workers in Ho Chi Minh City will lose their jobs after a South Korean garment manufacturer announced it will close its local factory due to prolonged order shortages.
Vietnam’s trade turnover tops USD 900 billion for first time
Vietnam's total trade in 2025 reached about USD 920 billion, up 16.9 per cent year on year.
Vingroup withdraws bid for north-south high-speed rail project
Vingroup has asked the government to withdraw its registration to invest in the north-south high-speed rail project, citing the need to focus resources on other strategic infrastructure schemes.
Fuel prices fall for third straight adjustment
Retail fuel prices in Vietnam fell for a third consecutive adjustment on December 25, with RON 95 petrol dropping by more than VND 600 per litre.
Southern key economic region expects strong FDI influx
The recent mergers of provinces and cities have opened up new development space and provided a strong boost to FDI attraction across the southern key economic region.
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