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HCM City seeks special mechanisms to attract investors for Can Gio port

A key recommendation was for the municipal Party Committee to issue policy guidance on special mechanisms to support long-term strategic investors, particularly the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – the world’s largest shipping company.

HCM City faces economic challenges amid high inflation

Its Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.27% in the first five months, impacting residents' budgets, according to a report by the city’s Statistics Office.

Apartment price "fever" cools in HCM City, Hanoi

Apartment prices in Hanoi and HCM City have stabilized and are no longer experiencing a strong upward trend as seen in 2024, according to the Ministry of Construction’s housing and real estate market report for the first quarter of the year.

Vietnam seeks more US farm products in bilateral trade push

Minister Do Duc Duy leads delegation to the U.S. to strengthen agri-trade and seek new import opportunities.

From July, personal ID numbers to replace all tax codes in Vietnam

Vietnam implements a unified tax identification system beginning July 2025 to reduce risk and boost transparency.

Petrolimex removes Dao Nam Hai from CEO position

Dao Nam Hai has been dismissed from his role as CEO and has also ceased to be a board member of Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) effective May 30.

Trump doubles steel tariffs: Can Vietnam turn challenge into opportunity?

Trump’s tariff hike shocks global markets, but Vietnam’s steel ambitions may be perfectly timed.

Vietnam considers scrapping home building permits to cut red tape

New reforms could end costly and complex building permit procedures, saving homeowners money and curbing permit-related corruption.

Experts support gold exchange, propose hybrid trading model

Experts believe that setting up a gold exchange will bring numerous benefits, especially if it is integrated into a new international financial center.

Vietnam considers using private capital for railway development

The draft Railway Law (amended) introduces provisions encouraging organizations and individuals to invest in railway infrastructure development through various contract models.

Economists urge breaking ‘ice wall’ to pave way for private sector to thrive

If Resolution 68 can be implemented effectively, this could mark a pivotal turning point, the third breakthrough in the history of the private sector's development in Vietnam, according to National Assembly Deputy Phan Duc Hieu.

Inspection confirms viral pig photo from C.P. Vietnam contractor

A viral photo of a diseased pig sparked concerns, and C.P. Vietnam confirms it was taken at a contracted slaughterhouse in Hau Giang.

Mekong Delta man earns big by farming noni, once considered a wild plant

Former IT professional grows 15,000 noni trees, creating health products and profit.

Chinese aircraft complete 254 safe flights in Vietnam trial

Two Comac aircraft safely carried over 16,000 passengers on domestic Vietnam routes in a one-month trial, despite facing weather delays and cancellations.

A call to scrap Vietnam's tangled investment approval system

Cumbersome processes and administrative gridlock have blocked USD 235 billion worth of investment projects across Vietnam.

Vietnam urged to drop travel bans on tax-debt executives

Tax travel bans have blocked thousands of executives, yet recover only a fraction of unpaid taxes.

How can business households be encouraged to shift to becoming enterprises?

"We’re concerned that overly high incentives for household businesses and small enterprises might discourage them from growing," said Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang during discussions on the draft Resolution on private sector development.

Businesses’ requests must be responded in two weeks: PM

The dialogue aimed to promote the effective implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, contributing to boosting rapid and sustainable national economic growth.

Firms under pressure of rising costs amid trade uncertainty: HSBC survey

Vietnamese firms are facing steeper cost increases than the global average due to tariffs and trade uncertainty, according to HSBC’s Global Trade Pulse 2025 survey.

Vietnam’s economic crossroad: Northeast model or Southeast stagnation?

Development must ultimately bring benefits and happiness to the people. That’s why a delicate balance is needed between state power, freedom, democracy, and social dynamism.