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K+ demands soaring license fees as Canal+ mulls Vietnam exit

Vietnam pay-TV shaken as K+ raises fees, while Canal+ weighs major restructuring or withdrawal.

Ho Chi Minh City pushes forward with four free trade zone plans

Ho Chi Minh City is moving ahead with plans for four new free trade zones, though most remain under research as legal and policy frameworks lag.

HCMC Business Summit 2025 to unite entrepreneurs in new growth space

Ho Chi Minh City Business Summit 2025, set for September 24-27, is expected to draw over 10,000 guests, including over 5,000 entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, more than 50 investment funds, and international financiers.

Vietnam tightens airfare, ticket control ahead of public holiday

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has ordered airlines’ strict enforcement or pricing regulations as the country braces for the travel surge during the upcoming 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day.

Vietnam's drivers cautious about shift to E10 fuel

The number of customers choosing E10 gasoline remains limited, with most of them  being car owners.

Finding the “common denominator” in Vietnam–US market relations

A 20% US tariff can be countered by Vietnam’s intelligence and adaptability - but first, both nations must identify a “common denominator” in their market economies.

Vietnam climbs to No. 2 in rice exports, unveils low-emission variety

Vietnam overtakes Thailand, introducing a unique rice certified low-emission and fetching record prices abroad.

Reflections from a businessman's prosecution

Recently, a company director in Ha Tinh was prosecuted for tax evasion involving VND170 million. The director had used a personal bank account to receive customer payments but had not issued invoices or declared revenue.

Vietnam earns $188mil. from cinnamon exports in 7 months

A type of dried tree bark from Vietnam, sought after by many countries for use as a spice and medicinal ingredient, has brought in nearly 4.8 trillion VND (about 187.5 million USD) for Vietnamese businesses in the first seven months of 2025.

Vietnam to mandate English disclosures for all listed firms by 2026

English disclosure mandate for Vietnam’s 2,000 listed firms aims to boost foreign inflows.

Hydropower outage delays threaten 500kV Lao Cai–Vinh Yen project

Prime Minister orders 500kV Lao Cai–Vinh Yen line completion by August 19 despite delays.

Vietnam’s stock market leads global gains as gold retreats

Global gold prices fall sharply, but SJC gold holds near record highs as Vietnam’s VN-Index hits a new peak.

Nationwide banking data "cleanup" boosts digital payment security

Vietnam’s banking sector has completed a comprehensive review and verification of all customer records, both individual and corporate, linked to payment accounts using digital channels.

Mega Us Expo 2025 promotes Vietnam-RoK trade, innovation cooperation

The Multi-Trend Expo & Global Business People’s HUB (Mega Us Expo) 2025 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14, featuring over 200 participants from 15 key RoK industrial cities and Vietnamese startups.

Ample room for Vietnamese furniture, handicraft exports to EU

Vietnamese products, particularly home and outdoor décor, handicrafts, fashion, gifts, and lifestyle goods enjoy ample growth potential in the EU market thanks to its strong purchasing power, diverse demand, and high market openness.

Banking stocks surge, driving VN Index to record highs

Bank shares have seen prices soar recently, helping to push the VN-Index to historic peaks. Banks with strong business performance are benefiting from favorable policies.

Amending the Land Law: the state should be the ‘referee’

"If land is considered an economic resource of the state, and the state is a player in the real estate market, land prices will only rise, and the economy cannot develop."

Three international exhibitions simultaneously open in HCM City

The Vietnam Sport Show 2025, the Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025, and the 13th Zhejiang Export Fair simultaneously opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14.

Vietnam to pilot digital assets at new financial hubs in HCM City and Da Nang

Draft decree outlines fintech sandbox, green finance, and offshore services in two IFCs.

Vietnam remains ideal investment destination: Analysts

Despite being affected by the US’s tariff policy, Vietnam continues to stand out as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly over the medium and long term, analysts held.