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Vietnam’s Q1 gold demand down 15% amid high premiums

Vietnam saw a 15% drop in gold demand in Q1 2025 due to domestic shortages and rising costs.

Fintech sandbox starts July 1: Vietnam bans cross-border trials

Vietnam’s new Fintech sandbox restricts testing activities to within national borders for up to two years.

Vietnam breaks ground on first chip factory fully led by local tech expertise

CT Semiconductor has launched construction on the country’s first chip plant powered by Vietnamese technology, aiming to produce 100 million chips a year by 2027.

Vietnam to become second-largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2036: CEBR

Between 2021 and 2036, CEBR forecasts that the position of Vietnam in the World Economic League Table will improve considerably, with its ranking rising from 41st to 20th by 2036.

Vietnam’s labour market modernised toward deeper global integration

Through targeted measures, including more job-matching programmes, employment fairs, and job creation loans, the Government has effectively connected provinces rich in human resources with key economic hubs.

Vietnam cuts LNG import tariff to boost clean energy transition

The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 5% to 2% under Decree No. 73/2025/ND-CP, issued on March 31.

Overseas Vietnamese help Vietnamese products go global

In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively.

HCM City eyes global finance stage with Dubai-inspired ambitions

Inspired by DIFC, Vietnam plans a 9.2ha international financial center in Thu Thiem to elevate its global economic role.

Multinational expert offers strategies to position HCM City’s brand

Vietnamese characteristics such as pho, ao dai and the coastline, among others, are all elements that need to be refined into a clear, pervasive message to position the national and HCM City brand, Tran Tue Tri, a member of AVSE Global, has proposed.

Performance-based tax cuts proposed to counter Trump’s tariffs

If a business pays VND100 billion in taxes in 2025, and VND150 billion the next year, it will enjoy a tax reduction based on the excessive tax amount, according to a proposal suggested to help Vietnamese businesses overcome difficulties.

Van Hanh Mall installs safety netting after three fatal falls in two months

A prominent shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City has installed protective netting and upgraded barriers after a string of tragic incidents.

Vietnam’s GDP up 246 times, income 17 times higher after 30 years

From one of the world’s poorest countries, Vietnam has transformed into a rising economy with GDP up 246 times and income up 17 times in three decades.

HCM City moves closer to establishing int’l financial centre

The establishment of an international financial centre is expected to serve as a catalyst to accelerate the city’s transformation and position it for breakthrough growth in the coming years.

Minister warns renewable energy investors against speculating for profit

“In the past, I noticed that many investors were selected. But after being selected, they waited for the right time to ride the wave and profit from price differences. This is extremely dangerous,” Minister Nguyen Hong Dien warned.

Vietnam’s coffee exports to Thailand fall as Laos claims top supplier spot

Once the leading supplier, Vietnam’s "billion-dollar" coffee industry has unexpectedly been surpassed by Laos, which has become the largest coffee exporter to the Thai market.

Vietnam targets full online processing for business procedures by 2025

This target is part of the Program on Reducing and Simplifying Administrative Procedures Related to Production and Business Activities for 2025 and 2026 (the "Program") recently approved by the government through a resolution.

Can digital assets and carbon credits unlock new opportunities for bank loans?

According to experts, even real estate and gold fluctuate unpredictably. Accepting digital assets as collateral could expose banks to major risks when asset values plummet.

Vietnam’s tilapia boom: US demand triggers multimillion-dollar export surge

Not the billion-dollar pangasius, but Vietnam’s humble tilapia is now captivating American buyers, leading to a surge in orders worth tens of millions of dollars. Thanks to this, exports of the once modest fish have seen phenomenal growth.

Haus Da Lat: Vietnam’s new benchmark in modern living

Discover how Haus Da Lat is setting a new global standard for residential excellence in Vietnam’s booming real estate market.

Vietnam Airlines delays full move to Tan Son Nhat’s new Terminal 3

Vietnam Airlines has postponed its plan to move all domestic flights to Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat Airport, initially set for April 28.