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Vietnam earns nearly $1.3 billion from pepper exports in just nine months

As of the end of September this year, Vietnam had exported more than 186,500 tons of “black gold” and earned nearly $1.27 billion - a significant increase compared to the same period last year.

Cooling Vietnam’s real estate bubble: Can new policies control prices?

Vietnam's housing prices are soaring. A draft resolution proposes structural reforms to regulate the market and reduce speculation-driven inflation.

Vietnam’s billionaire era: Six names on the Forbes list and more rising fast

Vietnam’s billionaire club is expanding fast, with six Forbes-ranked names and a growing group of billion-dollar entrepreneurs emerging across finance, tech, and real estate.

EVN trials two-part electricity pricing, lowest rate set at VND843 per kWh

From October, EVN begins piloting a two-component electricity tariff comprising capacity and energy charges. The lowest energy price is VND843 per kWh.

Raising sika deer for velvet helps Co Tu families thrive in Da Nang highlands

Deep in the mountains of Da Nang, a community-led model of raising sika deer for velvet antler harvesting is offering a new economic pathway. This initiative is helping many Co Tu households escape poverty and gradually achieve prosperity.

Shark Binh arrested: Tech world shaken by high-profile crypto case

On the afternoon of October 14, Hanoi Police’s Criminal Investigation Department confirmed it had initiated legal proceedings and issued a temporary detention order for Nguyen Hoa Binh, Chairman of the Board of NextTech Group.

Vietnam Airlines advises Lotusmiles users to change passwords after data leak

A global data breach via Salesforce has exposed customer information from Vietnam Airlines and other major firms.

Vietnam’s VN-Index nears 1,800 as capital floods into key sectors

A historic market upgrade and blue-chip stock rallies are pushing Vietnam’s stock index to record levels.

With sky-high prices, HCMC apartments no longer for average earners

The boom of high-end projects has pushed apartment prices in HCMC to record high levels. This trend is making the home ownership dream increasingly out of reach for middle-income earners.

Belavia launches first direct flight from Belarus to Phu Quoc

A fully booked aircraft carrying 281 passengers operated by Belavia Belarusian Airlines safely landed at Phu Quoc International Airport on October 12, marking the carrier’s inaugural direct flight connecting Minsk (Belarus) with Phu Quoc island.

Only outstanding products displayed at upcoming Autumn Fair 2025: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has demanded that those displayed at the Autumn Fair 2025, scheduled to open in Hanoi on October 26 and run through November 4, must be outstanding products meeting rigorous quality controls.

Auto market recovery driven by fully-assembled imported vehicles

Imported cars outpaced domestically assembled ones in September, pushing the recovery of Vietnam’s automobile market, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

Vietnam to host first international exhibition on fisheries science-technology

The first Vietnam International Exhibition on Aquatic Science and Technology (VINAFIS EXPO 2026) will take place from April 28-30 in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Vietnam Fisheries Rising.”

Green bond disclosure handbook unveiled in Hanoi

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in collaboration with the UK Embassy, held a workshop in Hanoi on October 13 to unveil a green bond disclosure handbook designed to boost transparency and advance the green finance market.

Hanoi to host Green Building & Transportation Week

The Vietnam Green Building and Transportation Week 2025 will open in Hanoi on October 29 with the theme “Innovation in sustainable construction: Promoting green building and green transport development”.

Export tariff on gold jewellery cut to 0% from October 10

The export tariff for gold or silver products has been reduced from 1% to 0%, according to a recent Government decree.

Italian Expo Danang 2025 to feature nearly 50 Italian enterprises

Nearly 50 Italian businesses are set to participate in the Italian Expo Danang 2025, which will take place from November 6 to 8 at APEC Park in the central city of Da Nang.

Dong Nai plans $16 billion free trade zone linked to Long Thanh airport

A massive free trade zone surrounding Long Thanh airport could transform Dong Nai into a global logistics and innovation hub.

Hanoi’s social housing hits record prices, ministry orders investigation

As social housing prices in Hanoi soar to nearly USD 1,200 per square meter, the Ministry of Construction demands an official review.

Vietnam’s industry rises from outsourcing to innovation

Once reliant on assembly, Vietnam is now mastering core technologies and building a creative industrial future.