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Hue gives in-principle approval to wharf project at Chan May Port

The project will cover more than 15.5 hectares, including over 13.2 hectares of land and nearly 2.3 hectares of water surface.

Quang Ninh establishes inspection centre for import-export goods

Located at the Bac Luan II customs inspection yard in Mong Cai 1 ward, the centre is operated by Tan Dai Duong Vietnam Testing and Inspection Company, providing greater convenience for the inspection and supervision of cross-border trade.

Vietnam promotes sustainable digital asset investment community

The Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community (VIDA) was officially launched by the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association (VBA) in Hanoi on January 15.

New Vietnamese airline takes off with charter capital of 11.4 million USD

The Vietnamese aviation market has just seen the arrival of a new airline, Crystal Bay Airlines.

Vietnam Airlines expands domestic network with four new routes from Hai Phong

With these additions, Vietnam Airlines will increase Hai Phong’s domestic route network to six, markedly broadening direct air connectivity from the fast-growing industrial and logistics hub to key destinations nationwide.

Cashew sector faces economic efficiency challenge despite high export revenue

Despite surpassing 5 billion USD in export revenue for the first time in 2025, Vietnam’s cashew industry still struggles to convert this milestone into real economic gains, raising concerns about sustainable profitability for exporters.

Vietnam launches first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant

Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 16 attended the ground-breaking ceremony of Vietnam’s first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant.

Weathering the perfect storm: Vietnam’s economy on the rise

If one had to encapsulate Vietnam’s economic journey over the past few years in a single phrase, it might be: “a path through successive storms.” Not just one isolated crisis, but an unrelenting series of external and internal upheavals.

Vietnam’s real estate market enters new era marked by selective growth

As the 2026–2030 period begins, Vietnam's property market sees abundant supply but diverging price trends, demanding sharper investor discernment.

VND2.4 quadrillion ‘trapped’ in nearly 3,000 stalled real estate projects

Vietnam has 2,991 real estate projects that are stalled or facing obstacles, with total investment capital of VND2.4 quadrillion, a huge pool of resources yet to be mobilized for socio-economic development, according to the Ministry of Construction.

Land registration to remain centralized for now, may shift to communes later

Instead of decentralizing to commune-level People’s Committees, the land registration office model and its branches remain unchanged, continuing to operate as public non-business units at the provincial and regional levels.

HCMC seeks strategic partner for Binh Quoi – Thanh Da urban revival

After decades of anticipation, the long-stalled Binh Quoi – Thanh Da peninsula project in Ho Chi Minh City is finally moving toward realization, as city authorities formally issue an open call for strategic investors.

2026 credit growth capped at 15%, experts say policy remains supportive

Experts urge businesses to improve transparency and planning to access bank loans under Vietnam’s adjusted credit policy.

Hai Phong begins construction of three new IPs worth over $750 million

Hai Phong has officially launched three large-scale industrial park (IP) projects, marking a significant political and economic milestone as the city prepares to welcome the 14th National Party Congress.

Flawed parking policies are barrier to modern retail growth

Inflexible hourly fees for parking are creating unnecessary pressure and driving consumers away.

Finance minister calls for mindset shift, clearing bottlenecks to spur growth

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) reported that Vietnam’s economy maintained positive growth momentum in 2025, with GDP at 8.02 percent, inflation under control, and state budget revenue exceeding estimates by nearly 35 percent.

New calculation methods used in HCMC’s 2025 growth data after merger

A new feature in the growth figures of the GRDP of HCMC in 2025 is the appearance of two calculation methods, one of which is related to oil and gas.

Resolution 68 and the challenge of enabling the “flying geese paradigm”

Resolution 68-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo in 2025 has placed the private sector in its proper position in Vietnam’s economic development structure.

Ministry tightens brokerage rules to curb housing prices, boost transparency

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has noted that housing and real estate prices have increased in recent years largely because of price manipulation by speculators and brokers, creating artificial markets.

From 8% to 10%: Can Vietnam keep up the pace of high growth?

Vietnam posted one of the world’s highest economic growth rates in 2025, maintaining strong momentum despite global volatility. But a closer look at what sustained that growth - and the pressures mounting for 2026 - calls for caution.