Vietnam’s economy grows 7.85% in nine months

Vietnam’s economy expanded at a rate of 7.85% in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance.

Polish blueberries set to reach Vietnamese consumers

Vietnam has officially licensed the import of fresh blueberries from Poland, marking a new milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries following the entry into force of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vegetarian food market growing 8.1% annually

Vietnam’s vegetarian food market is growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year and is projected to reach a value of 220.5 million USD by 2033, according to market research firm IMARC Group.

State employees to enjoy 9-day Tet holiday

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Over 1,300 sea turtle hatchlings return to the ocean in Nui Chua

Since April, Nui Chua National Park, part of the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in southern Khanh Hoa province, has successfully rescued and released 1,301 baby turtles into the sea.

Vietnam bank credit growth keeps rising in 2025

Vietnam's bank credit by September 29 this year increased by 13.37% compared to the end of 2024.

Bui Xuan Phai Awards 2025 honours musician Tran Tien

The “Bui Xuan Phai: For the Love of Hanoi” Awards were launched in 2008 by "The thao va Van hoa" and the family of painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920 - 1988), who is renowned for his paintings of Hanoi.

Vietnam taps into aluminium surge amid global supply race

As global demand for aluminium reaches new heights, Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender to become a key production hub in the region, thanks to its abundant raw materials, experts say.

HCM City launches child counseling, service office

Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children.

Vietnam’s FDI inflows remain strong amidst global stagnation: official

In the first eight months, Vietnam attracted 26.1 billion USD in FDI, up 27.3% year-on-year, while 15.4 billion USD was disbursed, up 8.8%, reflecting the economy’s strong capacity to absorb capital.

Ministry aims for comprehensive tax policies on real estate, gold, casinos

The draft Law on Personal Income Tax proposes a 0.1% tax rate on bullion transfers. Transactions of raw gold and jewelry would remain exempt.

Vietnam – A magnet for German investment

A report by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, released in September 2025, noted that German capital began to flow into Vietnam in the early 1990s, shortly after the country began its economic reforms.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sees further strengthening in September

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector held steady in September with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a further slight strengthening in the health of the industry, according to the latest survey by S&P Global.

HCM City growth tops 7% in nine months, defies forecasts

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s main growth engine, has set an 8.5% expansion target for 2025. To reach that goal, it would need to post quarterly growth of at least 12% in the final three months.

PM orders sweeping cuts to business conditions

Under prior government resolutions, the PM approved a reform blueprint spanning 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies.

Blockchain seen as key to enhancing origin traceability

Blockchain is no longer simply a buzzword. Its recognition as strategic infrastructure underscores its growing role in ensuring data integrity, transparency, and trust across production, distribution, and consumption chains.

Vietnam promotes Halal product exports to Türkiye

Türkiye is both a major consumer market and a regional Halal processing hub, while Vietnam is emerging as a reliable supplier of Halal-certified goods, particularly in processed food, agriculture, beverages, tourism and logistics.

SBV cleans 154 million accounts, blocks $56.9 million in suspicious transactions

Over the past time, the central bank has identified some 600,000 accounts showing suspicious activity. Through collaboration with banks, authorities warned nearly 300,000 customers and blocked transactions totaling around 1.5 trillion VND.

Typhoon Matmo weakens into tropical depression

Lam said that Hanoi is likely to see widespread precipitation ranging from 50-100 mm, and isolated areas potentially receiving over 150 mm. Thunderstorms may also bring the risk of strong winds, lightning, and gusts, he added.

Vietnam’s golden population faces productivity paradox

Despite a young, eager workforce, Vietnam’s labor productivity ranks lowest in Southeast Asia.

Apple’s Max era nears its end with rise of foldable iPhone

Apple prepares to launch its first foldable iPhone, ending Max’s reign as largest.

Vietnam sets deadlines for tech program rollouts with global partnerships

Vietnam sets October and December deadlines for launching national strategic technologies.

Bonsai shaping - the high-income art form thriving in Vi Khe village

In Vi Khe, Ninh Binh’s centuries-old bonsai village, artisans who shape ornamental trees earn incomes rivaling those of engineers.

Co Tu woman turns Bho Hoong into a ‘fairy-tale village’ in the highlands

Dinh Thi Thin, a Co Tu woman from Da Nang, has turned her remote mountain village into a thriving cultural tourism destination.

Authorities crack down on Vietnam’s largest corporate tax fraud cases

Several major business figures and corporations in Vietnam have recently been prosecuted and investigated for tax evasion, false declarations, and concealing revenues worth thousands of billions of dong (hundreds of millions of USD).