A strong first half for Vietnamese banks with NCB’s remarkable growth and steady advances from state-run lenders.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the targeted GDP growth rates of 8.3-8.5 percent in 2025 and 10 percent or higher in 2026 are challenging to achieve but not impossible, and must be pursued.

Durian, the ‘King of Fruit’, which has been very expensive in Vietnam in recent years, has become cheaper than ever. Hanoians can now enjoy durian at surprisingly low prices.

Foreign investment flows into Vietnam have continued to grow positively amidst global economic fluctuations, according to the Foreign Investment Agency of the Ministry of Finance.

Once considered a royal delicacy, the rare and precious bird known as the "imperial bird" is making a comeback in Bac Ninh, bringing in billions of dong for its breeders.

In a tight housing market, a one-bedroom unit in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has shocked buyers with a projected price of over USD 1.2 million.

According to a PwC survey, 78 percent of Southeast Asian CEOs view ESG as a strategic priority, yet 40 percent lack the workforce to meet these demands.

The Trade Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with the Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and Exporters Association (SFVIEA), organised the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 on July 18.

Phu Quoc, the "Pearl Island" of southern An Giang province and Vietnam, is ramping up key technology-driven initiatives aimed at transforming into a smart, world-class maritime urban centre.

As Vietnam seeks to modernise its agricultural sector and stay globally competitive, the circular economy is emerging as a critical pathway toward greener and more sustainable farming.

As Vietnam accelerates green and digital transition, the Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is prioritising connections with capable Belgian partners in clean energy, particularly hydrogen and renewable energy, and smart seaport planning.

The Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Industry and Trade jointly organised a thematic seminar on promoting cross-border e-commerce between the two countries in Vientiane on July 18.

The government pushes for bold economic expansion to fuel strategic momentum entering 2026.

Starting July 1, 2025, electronic wallets (e-wallets) will officially be recognized as a legitimate means of payment, equivalent to bank accounts, cards, and cash.

Vietnam’s stock index is nearing its all-time high as foreign funds pour in amid strong Q2 growth outlook.

Vietnam’s stock market sees rising international participation with new code issuances.

The Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) has proposed the adoption of a capital gains tax (CGT) method to tax only the profits earned by investors from sales of securities.

At a July 17 press conference on HCM City’s socio-economic affairs, the Department of Culture and Sports announced that it had issued an administrative penalty against Chagee Vietnam Co., Ltd. for violations involving online information content.

Vietnamese seafood exports to China surged 47.9%, as US tariffs cause instability for exporters.

Nearly USD 312 million has been disbursed, with another USD 47.5 million frozen in banks.