Vietnam eyes credit quota removal to spark banking sector reform

The Vietnamese government is determined to achieve a GDP growth rate of 8% or higher this year, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the near future. Bank credit remains a vital channel for capital flow in this drive.

Apple’s iPhone 17 brings long-awaited innovation

After years of incremental updates, the iPhone 17 - set to launch this fall - may finally satisfy Apple fans looking for something new.

Climate risk reshapes Ho Chi Minh City’s real estate landscape

Climate adaptation becomes a core strategy for property investment in Southeast Asia.

Behind the profits: Nam Dinh’s aluminum village struggles with pollution

Binh Yen’s thriving aluminum recycling trade has brought prosperity, but at the cost of severe environmental damage.

Vietnamese durian receives good news from China, staging remarkable recovery

Durian exports have rebounded vibrantly, with an estimated revenue of over $1 billion in the first 7 months. The product has also received positive feedback from Chinese customs authorities, who committed to facilitating smoother exports.

Vietnam charts strong economic course with high-tech and FDI boost

Public investment, innovation, and stable inflation helped Vietnam maintain solid economic momentum in early 2025.

Taxable PIT threshold should be raised to VND12-15 million/month: experts

Experts have suggested reconsidering the taxable personal income threshold to VND12-15 million as the current VND10 million per month cannot keep up with urban living costs.

Digital transformation unlocks new markets for Vietnamese businesses

Digital transformation in trade promotion is rapidly becoming a key driver in bridging geographical gaps, enabling direct connections between businesses and consumers domestically and internationally.

Vietnam opens doors to digital assets with bold new policy shift

Vietnam's embrace of digital assets is accelerating, drawing investment giants as the country prepares for a legal framework supporting tokenized markets.

Amending the Land Law: returning the right value to land

When revising the Land Law—a law affecting millions of people and hundreds of billions of dollars in investment—the first question isn’t which articles or clauses to amend. The broader question is: What is the ultimate goal of the Land Law?

20% tax on transfer of real estate bought 20 years ago deemed unfair

Properties bought 20 years ago were sold at very low prices, but their value has now increased tenfold upon sale due to inflation.

Five years of EVFTA fuel growth in Vietnam-France trade

Over the past five years, the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has spurred double-digit export growth, strengthened investment ties, and helped Vietnam secure a stronger foothold in the French and EU markets.

CMC targets VND1.2 trillion EBITDA in 2025, Global AI leadership by 2028

CMC Corporation's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held in Hanoi on July 29 approved the financial year 2025 plan (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026), targeting a 20 percent revenue increase to approximately VND10 trillion (VND 10,000 billion).

Fashion king Nguyen Cong Tri’s fall from grace over drugs

Nguyen Cong Tri’s designs once captivated celebrities such as Rihanna and Beyoncé. Now, facing drug-related allegations, he leaves a trail of regret in Vietnam’s fashion scene.

Can cameras on the roads completely replace traffic policemen?

A drunk driver earlier this month crashed into multiple cars and motorbikes, leaving one person dead and others injured, sparking a public debate about weak traffic enforcement and the danger of such drivers on the roads.

Land-conversion fees should be more flexible: experts

Regarding land-use conversion (from gardens and ponds to residential land), experts believe that fees should be flexible, not fixed at a single rate. A one-size-fits-all approach is impractical, they say.

Vietnamese student runs tech startup, secures $500,000 from major US fund

Nguyen Hoang Nam, a student of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has successfully raised $500,000 (VND13 billion) from Y Combinator, a fund known for backing unicorn companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and OpenAI.

New export standards set to elevate Vietnam’s durian sector

Durian exports are making a strong recovery, with total revenue projected to reach US$2.4 billion in 2025.

Ha Anh Tuan to perform at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles this October

The Vietnamese star will bring his concert Sketch A Rose to the iconic Oscar venue.

Drivers to be required to buy E10 gasoline from January 1, 2026

Many social media forums are sharing information that as of January 1, 2026 the market will only produce and circulate E10 gasoline.

High school grades vs. graduation exam: lenient grading or tough test?

School record scores for all subjects this year have been higher than graduation exam scores, with a 2.25 disparity for math and 1.57 for English.

E10 gasoline sales begin: Cheaper than RON 95, surprising customer reactions

Customers are less concerned about whether fuel is eco-friendly and more focused on vehicle durability after refueling. This is why many do not choose E10 bio-gasoline.

Bollywood film crew begins shoot in Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave

A Bollywood film crew arrived in Vietnam on July 30 to prepare to shoot the film SILAA in the breathtaking Son Doong Cave, located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, central Vietnam.

Nghe An student sweeps two Olympics gold medals in the same year

With an impressive performance at the recent International Physics Olympiad, Nguyen The Quan from Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted in Nghe An scored a brace with two gold medals at the International and Asian Physics Olympiads in 2025.

CMC unveils dynamic leadership team to spearhead global AI and digital

CMC Corporation on July 23 celebrated a pivotal moment in its journey with a ceremony to introduce its new leadership team, signaling a bold step forward in strategic governance and innovation.