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Tyre firms struggle despite lower rubber prices

The recent decline in natural rubber prices, typically seen as a positive signal for the tyre industry due to reduced input costs, has not brought the expected improvement in profitability.

Capital poured into agriculture, rural areas

Credit growth for agriculture and rural development in Vietnam rose 5.31% in the first half of 2025 compared to the end of 2024, accounting for 23.16% of the country’s total outstanding loans.

Raising Vietnam’s fashion industry to global standards

Experts call for raw material supply chains and innovation to lift Vietnam's fashion sector.

What defines a fair land price in Vietnam's new era?

Vietnam’s 2024 Land Law signals reform, but land pricing remains complex. A fair price must balance development goals, compensation, and fiscal integrity.

High-tech enterprises get preferential import-export treatment

Some enterprises in the IT, digital and semiconductor industries will be given preferential treatment in import and export activities, according to the newly issued Customs Law.

Vietnam revises rice export laws to boost transparency and farmer income

The government is revising Decree 107 to streamline regulations in rice trading, aiming to stabilize prices and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers.

Is Vietnam’s 1 million car goal a dream or destiny?

Vietnam is aiming to double its domestic car sales to 1–1.1 million units within the next five years. Meanwhile, VinFast has announced a bold goal of producing 1 million electric vehicles for the global market by 2030. Are these goals achievable?

Vietnam’s retail sector bounces back with modern momentum

In the evolving global retail landscape, Vietnam stands out as a dynamic market with clear signs of recovery.

Circular economy – key for garment, textile firms to improve competitive edge

The transition to a circular economy model is a mandatory step for Vietnam’s garment and textile industry, billed as a key for the sector to develop sustainably and gain competitive advantage in the future, according to insiders.

Strategic investors key to Vietnam’s int'l financial centre ambitions: Insiders

Vietnam’s roadmap to establishing international financial centres (IFCs) hinges not only on planning, infrastructure and human capital, but above all, on attracting strategic investors, according to experts.

China becomes Vietnam’s largest shrimp export market

China has officially surpassed the US to become the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp, marking a strategic shift amid volatile global trade conditions and rising US tariffs.

Hanoi, HCMC, Quang Ninh lead tourism growth in Vietnam’s 2025 revival

Tourism in Vietnam surges with record highs in revenue, visitor numbers, and global recognition.

Farmers break promises as Chinese traders offer higher prices for fruit

Businesses are facing shortages of fruit to provide to their partners as farmers are selling produce to Chinese traders at higher prices, despite prior agreements with the businesses.

Vietnam earns $3.7 billion from steel exports in H1 2025

Vietnam earned $3.7 billion from exporting 5.66 million tons of steel in the first half of 2025, down 22.5% in value compared to the same period last year.

Vietnamese firms to continue presence at 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in China

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will lead a business delegation to the 4th GDTE, scheduled to take place from September 23–29 in Hangzhou, China.

Vietnamese lychee thrives in Israel’s desert against all odds

A decade-long farming experiment has turned Vietnamese lychees into a high-yield crop in HaBonim.

Hanoi’s key industries given priority to drive growth

Hanoi is implementing a series of breakthrough plans, ranging from attracting investment and developing high-tech products to facilitating businesses’ global expansion.

Two-tier government reform promises new momentum for businesses

Vietnam’s new administrative model aims to reduce red tape, empower local governments, and accelerate enterprise growth.

"Digital passport" for Vietnamese goods to reach global markets

Traceability and verification are an essential trend in the digital economy. Vietnam can fully leverage this to build a transparent, efficient, and globally competitive digital economy.

Vietnam Cycle Expo to return to HCM City in August

Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.