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More Old Quarter properties hit the market in Hanoi

Once considered nearly impossible to buy, Hanoi's Old Quarter townhouses are appearing on the market more frequently, although completed transactions remain scarce.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai seeks recovery after two major legal shocks

After more than two years of legal turmoil, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai is entering a rebuilding phase. Yet the property developer still faces significant challenges ranging from unresolved projects to weak cash flow and sluggish business performance.

Ho Chi Minh City shifts focus to new-generation FDI

HCM City is home to 20,259 FDI projects with total registered capital of nearly 142 billion USD from 152 countries and territories. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than 6.8 billion USD, fulfilling 62% of its annual target.

State Bank of Vietnam unlocks credit for 18 mega-projects

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has said it will not include outstanding loans for 18 mega projects in the “credit room” created for conventional loans to ensure that businesses feel secure investing in national key projects.

Inside PJICO: how the insurer navigates growth after executive arrests

The arrests of two former PJICO CEOs have raised concerns over the insurer's corporate governance. After navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Typhoon Yagi, and a major leadership shake-up, how is the company performing today?

Small businesses wonder: "Where am I supposed to get an invoice?"

"I'd love to have invoices, but where am I supposed to get them?" the owner of a draft-beer restaurant in Hanoi asked when discussing input invoices.

Biggest vehicle recalls in Vietnam during the first half of 2026

Vietnam's auto market recorded a sharp increase in vehicle recalls during the first half of 2026, with Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford and Toyota accounting for the largest campaigns.

Duc Giang Chemicals’ recovery steps after executive arrest

Duc Giang Chemicals’ stock has been consecutively placed under warning and trading restriction status, while plunging sharply after the company’s former president Dao Huu Huyen and his son were arrested.

VN achieves upper-middle-income status, high-income goal set for 2045

Vietnam has officially entered the group of upper-middle-income economies. This milestone crowns nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation), opening a new chapter toward the goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045.

Vietnam's industrial parks must evolve to attract global tech giants

Experts at the Vietnam Industrial Park Summit 2026 called for a fundamental overhaul of the country's industrial park model to support long-term industrial growth.

VN's industrial parks must go digital to attract high-quality FDI, experts say

Vietnam's industrial parks are being urged to adopt AI, data-driven management and green technologies to strengthen their appeal to multinational manufacturers.

Vietnam's auto sales rise 15% in first half of 2026

Vietnam's auto market grew 15% in the first half of 2026, while June sales rebounded modestly after two consecutive months of decline, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association.

VinaCapital no longer major shareholder in PNJ after share sale

A group of investment funds managed by VinaCapital has sold nearly 3.1 million shares in Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (HOSE: PNJ), reducing its ownership to 4.99% and officially ending its status as a major shareholder.

Vietnam urged to form government task force for USD100bn export goal

Vietnam should establish a government-level task force to coordinate reforms if it hopes to achieve USD100 billion in agricultural exports by 2027, experts said at a policy forum in Hanoi.

Bamboo Capital shares to be delisted from HoSE on July 15

More than 880.21 million shares of Bamboo Capital Group (HoSE: BCG) will be compulsorily delisted from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) on July 15, following prolonged violations of Vietnam's financial disclosure requirements.

Vietnam Airlines to add more flights to Northeast Asia amid rising travel demand

Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China) to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.

Red River Delta drives H1 growth, with five localities in top nine

Beyond fast GRDP growth, many Red River Delta localities were also among the largest contributors to overall national economic expansion during the period.

Vietnam boosts collective economy, elevates OCOP products in digital age

Vietnam is focusing on promoting the collective economy and the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme during 2026–2030.

Ministry pushes social and rental housing, saying apartment prices stabilised

The Ministry of Construction said at a July 7 conference that it is stepping up efforts to expand social and rental housing in the second half of this year to improve housing affordability and support a more stable property market.

Vietnam spends over 121.5 million USD on diamond imports in first half

Vietnam spent about 3.16 trillion VND (more than 121.5 million USD) on diamond imports in the first six months of 2026, with imports from India accounting for more than half of the total value.