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Big-bike brands exit Vietnam as strict rules and high costs deter riders

Vietnam’s premium motorcycle market is contracting under mounting regulation and rising expenses.

Business tycoon on death row disputes state asset valuations

From detention, Truong My Lan requests a fair valuation of her assets, citing discrepancies that could increase state recovery.

Hanoi low-rise housing prices dip slightly but remain high, attract fewer buyers

Although primary prices for villas and rowhouses in Hanoi decreased slightly in the first quarter, they remain high, nearing VND300 million per sq m, which has limited investors’ interest.

Investment approval rules must go, says economist Nguyen Dinh Cung

Vietnam’s investment environment must improve by eliminating outdated administrative barriers.

Vietnam's highest electricity rate now USD 0.21 per kWh during peak hours

Effective May 10, electricity prices rise by 4.8%, with commercial rates peaking at over VND 5,400/kWh.

Vietnam’s private sector set to soar as Resolution 68 removes barriers

Resolution 68 aims to unshackle Vietnam’s private sector, recognizing it as a vital economic engine.

Vietnamese fruits promoted at Italy’s Macfrut 2025

The Vietnamese booth attracted participation from 10 domestic agribusinesses, with each contributing an assortment of products on display to introduce to the Italian market.

Lychee output expected to rise 30% this year

Approximately 60% of the output is expected to be consumed domestically, while the remainder destined for export.

Vietnam showcases strength at Japan’s SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025

Vietnamese Association of Digital Transformation in Japan (VADX Japan) currently comprises 35 member companies, employing nearly 7,000 people and generating over 1 billion USD in annual revenue

Korean tech firm seeks to attract Vietnamese talents

According to a statement released on May 7, the move is intended to attract and nurture key science and technology talents abroad, with the long-term aim of supporting their relocation to the RoK.

Vietnamese raw bird’s nests have opportunity to enter Chinese market

Currently, there are about 29,320 swallow houses in 40 out of 63 cities and provinces in Vietnam.

PM orders actions to safeguard agricultural production, exports

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector has enjoyed steady growth over recent years, especially in food production. In 2024, the country achieved a record agro-forestry-fishery export value of 62.5 billion USD.

Vietnam to send largest-ever delegation to 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Vietnam is sending its largest-ever delegation to the summit, reflecting growing interest among Vietnamese businesses in the US investment environment and their desire to expand presence in the market, Thang stressed.

Cross-ownership in banking difficult to detect: SBV

SBV says that controlling cross-ownership in banks is extremely challenging when shareholders and related parties intentionally conceal their ownership by using individuals or organizations’ names as shareholders to circumvent regulations.

Australia clears path for Vietnamese pomelos with biosecurity final report

The completion of the report not only represents progress in market access negotiation but also demonstrates Vietnam’s improving capacity in crop cultivation and plant protection to meet stringent international biosecurity standards.

Vingroup chairman becomes first Vietnamese person owning 9 billion USD assets

This achievement places Vuong at the 330th spot in the magazine's ranking of the richest people across the globe.

Electricity pricing must be market-driven, not subsidized, experts urge

Electricity pricing in Vietnam needs a clear, transparent roadmap that reflects true production costs and gradually aligns with market principles without creating economic shocks, according to experts.

Bac Giang International Logistics Centre launched

Spanning 67 hectares, the logistics centre represents a total investment of nearly 4.2 trillion VND (161.71 million USD).

Vietnamese corporations to advance trade deals with US partners

Large Vietnamese enterprises plan to intensify engagements and meetings with US partners from now until June to advance the signing of contracts to implement previously signed agreements and memoranda of understanding with US partners.

Stock market upgrade expected by September

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is actively implementing a comprehensive plan to enhance market capabilities and meet the stringent criteria set by international rating agencies such as FTSE Russell and MSCI.