Foreign capital seeks stronger foothold in Vietnam through M&A

Rather than building new facilities from scratch, many foreign investors are acquiring stakes in Vietnamese companies to gain faster market access.

Miss World 2026 promotes Vietnamese culture, tourism

The 73rd Miss World pageant, just held in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, has helped promote Vietnamese culture and tourism, with contestants from around the world showcasing the beauty of ao dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress).

AirPods 5 may arrive soon, but Apple has a bigger surprise coming

Apple may be days away from unveiling AirPods 5, yet its most intriguing AirPods upgrade could still be more than a year away.

Two dead, 26 rescued from Ho Chi Minh City hotel fire

Thick black smoke swept through a Ho Chi Minh City hotel before dawn on Sept. 7, trapping dozens inside before firefighters and residents rescued 26 people. Two guests died.

Vietnam’s industrial production expands 11.9% in eight months

Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 11.9% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, the highest growth rate for the period in many years, reported the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s top leader departs for visits to Russia and France

General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, left Hanoi on the morning of Sept. 7 for a state visit to Russia and an official visit to France.

Decree clarifies conditions for business licences for foreign-invested firms

The Government has issued a decree detailing the Law on Commerce and the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding goods trading and related activities by foreign investors and foreign-invested economic organisations in Vietnam.

Vietnamese coffee exports poised for strong finish toward year-end

Vietnamese coffee exports are poised for strong growth in both volume and prices in the final months of the year.

Vietnam emerges as strategic bridge in ASEAN through Myanmar President’s visit

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s September 4-6 official visit to Vietnam marked more than a step forward in bilateral ties.

Grand villa moved 200 meters to make way for Vietnam airport road

A grand villa in Bac Ninh is being lifted from its foundations and prepared for a 200-meter journey intact, clearing land for a road linking Gia Binh International Airport with Hanoi.

Medical firm won 246 contracts before Vietnam bribery investigation grew

Viet My Medical won 246 procurement packages worth nearly $226 million from 2018 to 2026 before an investigation widened to include Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan.

Vietnamese film '1982' to debut at Busan International Film Festival

Director Nguyen Hoang Diep will present her second film, 1982, at the Busan International Film Festival in the Republic of Korea to compete in the Vision-Asia section from October 6 to 15.

11 sentenced to death in drug trafficking case involving flight attendants

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on September 3 sentenced 11 defendants to death in a major drug trafficking case.

Vietnam welcomes nearly 2 million foreign tourists in August

Vietnam welcomed nearly 2 million international visitors in August, up 19.7% from July and 18.4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Vietnam’s trade turnover hits record high of over $770 billion in eight months

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached 770.14 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, the highest-ever figure for the period, up 28.7% year-on-year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported.

Vietnam considers adding Culture Day to paid public holidays

Vietnamese workers could receive an additional paid public holiday as Nov. 24 is proposed as Vietnam Culture Day under amendments to the Labor Code.

HCMC business exits surge as smaller firms face mounting pressure

HCM City posted encouraging economic growth in the first eight months of 2026, but businesses remain under pressure as the number of firms leaving the market rises sharply.

Vietnam eyes entry into 40-billion-USD Southeast Asian CCS market: experts

Vietnam could tap into Southeast Asia’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) services market, estimated at around $40 billion.

iPhone Ultra tipped to beat iPhone 18 Pro in 3 key areas

While the iPhone 18 Pro duo is still expected to offer plenty of advantages, the foldable iPhone Ultra could stand apart in three important areas.

Unlocking the hidden wealth of Vietnam’s ethnic communities

When shaping ethnic minority policies, Vietnam should ask not only what the State can provide, but what communities already possess whose value has yet to be fully recognised.

Apple adds three MacBooks to obsolete products list

Apple has added three MacBook models to its obsolete products list, meaning the company will no longer provide hardware repair services or replacement parts for the devices.

Bkav Pro struggles with falling profit and overdue bond debt

Bkav Pro’s first-half profit more than halved as the company continued to grapple with over US$6 million in bond principal that has been overdue since May 2025.

Institutional reform begins with how Vietnam makes policy

A government can regulate better without regulating more. For Vietnam, that principle could be central to building a more stable, predictable and business-friendly institutional framework.

Japan’s luxury ‘Eggs of the Sun’ mangoes take root in HCMC

A HCMC farmer has successfully grown the luxury mango known as the “Egg of the Sun,” selling his first locally grown fruits for $11–23 each.

Cheap pork imports put pressure on Vietnam’s livestock farmers

Vietnam imported more than 112,000 tonnes of pork in the first seven months of 2026 at an average price of just $1.63 per kg, adding pressure to already falling domestic hog prices.