Business

Vietnam’s agriculture posts record trade surplus, builds global position

Vietnam’s agriculture scene has gone from scraping by to raking in over 60 billion USD in exports, turning rice paddies and coffee fields into a cash cow that’s fueling the nation’s economic rise.

Prime Minister orders Long Thanh airport project to be completed in 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed that construction of Long Thanh International Airport must be fundamentally completed within 2025.

Vietnam stock market sees surge in new trading accounts

Vietnam’s stock market added 257,632 new trading accounts in August, lifting the total number of accounts to more than 10.7 million

Vietnam launches pilot digital asset market

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed a resolution to pilot a digital asset market in a five-year trial, effective from September 9.

iPhone 17 Pro Max priced at over USD 2,500

Apple Vietnam has announced on its official website that customers can begin pre-ordering the iPhone 17 lineup from 7 pm on September 12, with deliveries starting on September 19.

PM directs stronger measures to boost rice production, export

PM Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch ordering ministries, agencies and localities to step up measures to promote rice production and export while ensuring domestic market stability.

Foreign investors eye Vietnam’s property market through M&A

Vietnam’s real estate sector is increasingly attracting foreign investors through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with cooperative and “friendly” deals emerging as the prevailing trend.

Vingroup files lawsuits over alleged untrue claims

Vingroup has filed civil lawsuits, reported to authorities, and sent notices to embassies regarding 68 organisations and individuals accused of spreading false information about the group online.

Inspection of law compliance by gold trading enterprises to be tightened

The government has requested inspections on the compliance with policies and laws by credit institutions and enterprises in gold trading activities.

Vietnam’s growth to remain resilient: World Bank

Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.5 per cent in the first half of 2025, reflecting strong momentum despite continued global uncertainties, according to the World Bank.

VinFast launches made-in-India electric SUVs VF 6 and VF 7

Vietnamese automaker VinFast on September 6 officially launched sales of its premium electric SUVs - the VF 6 and VF 7 - in India.

More than 128,000 new enterprises set up in eight months

Vietnam saw 128,200 new enterprises registered with total capital of VND1,254.5 trillion in the first eight months of 2025, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

PM urges stricter control of the gold market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed authorities to prevent manipulation, hoarding, and price gouging in the gold market.

Over 450 delegations from 60 countries to arrive in Vietnam for trade show

More than 450 delegations from 60 countries and territories will attend the Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 event to explore supply opportunities.

Rice exporters seek solutions following Philippine import halt

Vietnamese rice exporters have been urged to seek solutions following the Philippines' suspension of rice imports.

Vietnam coffee exports hit record high

Vietnam’s coffee industry is experiencing a breakthrough year, with exports setting new records in both volume and value.

Vietnam to start building USD 7 bln international financial hub in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City will begin construction of an international financial centre, part of Vietnam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong.