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VN car market heats up as dealers ramp up promotions ahead of Ghost Month

With only a few days remaining before the seventh lunar month (Ghost Month), Vietnam's auto market has unexpectedly heated up as automakers and dealers launch a nationwide price war.

Vietnam proposes easing durian export code requirements

Durian businesses in Dak Lak expect major savings after authorities proposed easing procedures for growing area codes and export packing facilities.

Vietnam proposes closing inactive bank accounts after three years

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed allowing commercial banks to close customers' payment accounts that have remained inactive for three years or longer, according to a draft decree released for public consultation.

Vietnam awakens billion-dollar marine economy with digital governance

Against the backdrop of global geoeconomic competition, shifting supply chains, and stringent green development requirements, the East Sea is becoming even more strategically important.

Vietnam economy posts strong growth but faces 3 major year-end challenges

Vietnam's economy is in a relatively favorable position in the first half of 2026. Growth remains high, key growth drivers are operating in tandem, and several underlying indicators point to stronger-than-expected resilience.

Townhouse prices remain high as capital flows, buyer behavior shifts

The townhouse segment in HCMC is showing clear signs of recovery. Reports from market research units all show that new supply is rising again and liquidity is improving.

Durian prices plunge as domestic Chinese supply surges

As the supply monopoly is broken, a supply "explosion" in the Chinese market has left Southeast Asian durian hubs reeling from plunging prices and oversupply.

Shares of DIG Corp plunge, its founding family exits

DIC Corp, a major real estate developer with a large land bank whose name is closely associated with late chairman Nguyen Thien Tuan, had shares once regarded as “super stocks” and “national stocks.”

Farmer brings South Korean grape know-how home to Thanh Hoa

After five years working at a South Korean vineyard, Nguyen Huu Huan returned to Vietnam with grape varieties, farming know-how and a plan to build his own high-tech farm.

Hanoi pilots digital consumer protection, e-commerce assurance scheme

Hanoi is set to pilot a digital consumer protection and e-commerce assurance scheme aimed at creating a transparent, secure and traceable online shopping environment.

VN shifts from developing marine economy to building strong sea-based nation

Vietnam is set to fundamentally transform its approach to maritime development, shifting from a focus on the marine economy to the broader goal of becoming a strong maritime nation under a new Party resolution.

Finance Ministry, World Bank prepare 2026–2030 lending project pipeline

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the World Bank (WB) have agreed to develop a pipeline of WB-funded projects for the 2026–2030 period, with a focus on improving public investment efficiency while ensuring public debt sustainability.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to China offset weaker sales to US

China has become the main growth engine for Vietnam's shrimp exports, offsetting weaker sales to the US as exporters navigate trade uncertainty, high shipping costs and tougher market requirements.

TikTok Vietnam strengthens partnership to boost sales of rural products

TikTok Vietnam, a popular short-video platform, has joined hands with the Central Coordination Office of the National Target Programme and the Centre for Agricultural Trade and Environmental Promotion to enhance the rural economy through e-commerce.

Paper industry seeks tax reforms to boost domestic recycling

The paper industry is urging authorities to address regulatory bottlenecks in the domestic waste paper supply chain, saying tax and documentation requirements are raising costs for recycled raw materials.

Financial market reform plan targets high, sustained growth through 2045

Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang has signed a decision approving a comprehensive reform plan for Vietnam's financial market, laying the groundwork for a modern, integrated financial system to support high and sustained economic growth through 2045.

VN unveils financial market overhaul

Vietnam aims to expand its bond market to the equivalent of around 60% of GDP by 2045 and position the capital market as a key source of medium- and long-term financing for the economy, under a recently approved sweeping financial market reform plan.

Hydrogen paves way for zero-emission industrial future

Hydrogen is expected to play a pivotal role in Vietnam’s transition to a low-carbon economy, with experts calling for stronger policy support to facilitate investment and accelerate the development of a zero-emission industrial sector.

Vietnam seeks momentum for sustained double-digit growth

Looking beyond 2026, economists argue that Vietnam's focus should shift from achieving a single year of double-digit growth to creating conditions for sustained high growth over the 2026-2030 period and beyond.

Vietnam’s infrastructure dilemma: lending by decade, mobilizing by month

Vietnam is entering the largest infrastructure investment program in its history, with capital demand reaching nearly $1.5 trillion over the next five years.