Business

Foreign investment commitments to Ho Chi Minh City have reached USD 17.2 billion this year, more than quadrupling from a year earlier and surpassing the city's annual target.

QR-code payments by visitors from Southeast Asia and China are rising sharply in Vietnam, creating new opportunities for retailers and hospitality businesses.

Dong Thap Province has broken ground on an industrial cluster project costing nearly VND 871 billion (USD 33.5 million) in the Dong Thap Muoi area.

Vietnamese consumers spent nearly VND 160 billion on mooncakes via Shopee and TikTok Shop in one month, despite higher prices and fewer sellers.

Tay Ninh Province has proposed a nearly VND 2.98 trillion (USD 113 million) project to widen Nguyen Van Bua Street and build Lon Bridge, improving transport links with HCM City.

The 2026 Autumn Economic Forum is expected to bring together around 1,500 domestic and international delegates in HCM City from October 26 to October 29 under the theme “Collaboration in a New Era”.

Vietnam's lottery market generated more than VND 1.37 quadrillion in revenue between 2013 and 2025, averaging over VND 100 trillion a year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Amazon has received a licence to establish a private telecommunications network in Vietnam, allowing the company to test satellite-based connectivity equipment manufactured in the country.

Hundreds of durian trees in Gia Lai Province have died after prolonged rain, leaving farmers with heavy losses and forcing some to clear their orchards.

Rail passengers will face a refund fee of up to 30 per cent during the peak 2027 Lunar New Year travel period as the railway sector seeks to curb ticket speculation and bulk buying.

Retail fuel prices rose again from 3 pm on September 24, with petrol increasing by VND 1,260-1,450 per litre.

Vietnam's meat import bill exceeded USD 2 billion in the year to September 15, driven by a sharp rise in purchases of pork, poultry and buffalo meat, according to customs data.

The Philippines is developing new durian varieties and expanding exports to strengthen its position against Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia in the Chinese market.

Quang Tri Province has approved an offshore wind project worth VND 8.507 trillion (USD 327 million), with a planned capacity of 200MW and commercial operation targeted for 2029.

The Asian Development Bank has raised its growth forecasts for Vietnam to 7.8 per cent in 2026 and 7.6 per cent in 2027, citing stronger-than-expected economic performance in the first half of 2026.

Vietnam's VNVC and Pfizer have exchanged a cooperation document aimed at strengthening vaccination capacity and disease prevention efforts in Vietnam.

Dragon fruit prices in Lam Dong Province have plunged to as low as VND 800 (USD 0.03) per kg from VND 30,000 early in the season, leaving some farmers unable to cover harvesting costs.

Some foreign banks have recently rolled out promotions offering high interest rates, with some paying up to 8.6 per cent a year for six-month deposits.

Vietnam's aviation authority has proposed adjustments to the development plan for Phu Quoc International Airport, including expanded aircraft parking and infrastructure upgrades ahead of APEC 2027.