The Prime Minister proposes creating a regulated gold exchange to enable transparent public trading and prevent market manipulation and smuggling.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Prime Ministerial Directive No. 71, dated May 23, outlining urgent tasks to promote sustainable durian production and export.

Outstanding loans to real estate businesses rose 25% year-on-year, while bond issuance and FDI show cautious optimism.

Authorities investigate contamination sources as Vietnam pushes for cleaner durian exports.

A proposed property tax law aims to stop idle land hoarding by making owners pay if land remains unused.

In a significant development for Vietnam’s durian industry, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has officially approved 829 new growing area codes and 131 packing facility codes, expanding Vietnam’s access to this lucrative market.

Businesses will be required to invest in compliance measures such as traceability verification and environmental data systems.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 21 launched the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) Handbook in Credit Granting Activities.

This is the first project in Vietnam bearing the Trump brand from the US-based Trump Organisation, and one of more than 20 such projects in the world.

The new circular aims to streamline administrative procedures, remove barriers and enhance the ease with which foreign capital can flow into Vietnam’s stock market.

With vast reserves of bauxite, titanium, and oil, the province proposes reinvesting resource wealth in infrastructure and digital transformation.

Today, private businesses are not just supporting but actively shaping Vietnam’s cultural infrastructure.

Representatives from the Trump Organization are in Vietnam to explore plans for a Trump Tower in the Thu Thiem area.

VNG has named Kelly Yin Hon Wong as its CEO for the 2025–2030 term, following strong leadership in its game business.

Experts believe it’s highly unlikely that gold prices will fall back to VND 100 million (around USD 3,930) per tael and have proposed allowing citizens to deposit gold at the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to earn interest.

The city is also among the world’s 12 standout startup ecosystems featured at StartupBlink’s 2025 online workshop, earning its recognition as one of the planet’s “hottest” startup destinations.

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) will soon review and report to competent authorities on amending and supplementing short-term apartment rental business regulations.

The Hoa Lac metro project is still on paper, but its proposal has sent land prices in the area skyrocketing. Many investors have rushed to surf for quick profits but were left disillusioned as the market stalled.

According to a report released by StartupBlink, the southern city has advanced in the global rankings for four consecutive years, particularly in the Fintech sector, which has experienced rapid growth.

Data plays a key role in preventing financial crime so financial institutions, especially banks, need to effectively apply and leverage data analysis to mitigate risks, experts said at a conference on May 20.