Vietnam’s northern region eyes high-value processing to boost growth.

Vietnam’s aquatic exports showed strong growth in the first seven months of 2025 despite global disruptions and increasing tariff pressures thanks to businesses’ efforts to adopt flexible strategies to maintain competitiveness in key markets.

The country's total import-export turnover reached 514.7 billion USD in the period, marking an increase of 16.3% year-on-year.

International arrivals surged 24% in the first half of 2025, signaling a strong recovery for Vietnam’s hospitality sector.

96% of households reported stable or higher income in July 2025 despite inflation and natural disasters.

In July 2025, 16,500 businesses were formed despite declines from June, with 14,600 firms resuming operations.

Experts believe that setting prices for agricultural land that is mixed with residential land is inconsistent with the Land Law.

While CPI averaged 3.26%, core inflation stayed at 3.18% due to excluded sectors.

The U.S. has imposed a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports - higher than other ASEAN peers. Is this a warning or an incentive for Vietnam to elevate its role in global trade?

In a surprising contrast to declining rice exports, Vietnamese companies spent $1 billion importing rice over the past seven months, even as the country’s export revenue from this staple dropped sharply to $2.81 billion.

The real estate market has been stabilizing since mid-April, with forecasts indicating a strong increase in supply and robust recovery by year-end.

The development of the land price framework is not solely based on market prices but also integrates local management requirements to ensure stability and effective state governance.

Vietnam’s energy transition will require more than $135 billion between 2021 and 2030. But experts warn that unresolved policy bottlenecks are keeping investors from committing capital to this vital shift.

A recent study by Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) shows that E10 gasoline significantly reduces hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions compared to E5 and A95 gasoline.

Online exports are reshaping Vietnam’s trade landscape as small brands scale rapidly on global platforms, with some reaching seven-figure revenues in less than a year.

With new restrictions looming, major players like VinFast, Honda, and Yamaha are racing to capture Vietnam's growing electric two-wheeler market.

A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam officially extends Vietnam Airlines' debt restructuring period by three years, giving the national carrier more time to recover from Covid-19-related losses.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed that Vietnamese citizens wishing to enter casinos must purchase an entry ticket, priced at 2.5 million VND ($100) per 24-hour period or 50 million VND ($2,000) per month.

The central bank called on credit organisations to cut costs and profits to lower lending rates further, supporting households and firms.

The project covers a total of 400 hectares, with 200 hectares designated for a high-tech industrial park built to Industry 4.0 standards and the remaining 200 hectares set aside for a smart green urban area.