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Vietnam to freeze corporate bank accounts without biometric verification

From July 1, 2025, all business transactions must meet new biometric compliance.

High-value fish breeding success puts Vietnam on aquaculture map

A scientific breakthrough has positioned Vietnam as the first country to successfully breed yellowtail kingfish, a prized species in Japanese cuisine.

Localities near Hanoi seek investors for multi-billion dong projects

Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, and Hai Duong are planning to seek capital and investors for multiple multi-billion dong projects.

PM engages with leading Malaysian companies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions with prominent Malaysian corporations and business associations in Kuala Lumpur on May 25, to promote related investment and collaboration in Vietnam.

Vietnam stock market rallies on positive US trade signals

Encouraging Vietnam-US trade talks and investor optimism pushed the VN-Index past 1,314 in May.

One land price policy in the works to support housing market

Ministries join forces to fight speculation and support sustainable property growth.

Chemical concerns spur Dak Lak into action to protect durian harvest

Farmers urge scientists to trace contamination sources before the harvest.

Vietnam sees robust growth in air transport market over past decade

According to Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam statistics, the country saw double-digit growth in traffic through airports in the first five months of this year, reaching 49 million, up more than 10% over the same period last year.

Policy boost urged as financial leasing hits 40.7 trillion VND in Q1

Financial leasing was sound in several categories, such as for cars, up 26.4% to 8.5 trillion VND, ships up 79.44% and medical equipment up 50%.

Vietnam taps ASEAN halal market for agricultural exports

The ASEAN region's growing demand, combined with geographic proximity that reduces transportation costs, creates a substantial competitive edge for Vietnamese enterprises.

Vietnam classified as low risk under EU anti-deforestation regulation

Vietnamese exports to the EU will be subject to simplified due diligence requirements, easing the compliance burden on businesses.

Vietnam Furniture Association launches first trend publication

Trend 26+ is the first trend publication of Vietnam’s furniture industry for the period 2026-30.

Binh Dinh seeks over 290 million USD to upgrade ports for 50,000DWT vessels

By 2030, the province’s seaport system is expected to handle 17.65–18.75 million tonnes of cargo annually, including 0.32–0.37 million TEUs of containerised cargo and 150,000–200,000 passenger visits per year.

Vietnamese pepper sector advised to strengthen position on global export map

Exporters targeting high-standard markets that impose strict quality requirements but offer attractive profit margins must pay greater attention to quality control for enhancing product consistency and resilience in the face of market fluctuations.

Politburo resolution on private sector development hailed by business community

The newly-issued Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has garnered strong support from experts and the business community.

Vietnamese mangoes dominate Chinese market

The average export price of Vietnamese mangoes also rose by 72.65%, reflecting strong consumer acceptance in China.

Durian sector overheats, Minister warns of serious risk signals

Vietnam’s durian industry - recently hailed as a billion-dollar fruit export - has achieved remarkable growth, becoming a major agricultural sector. However, its rapid expansion now poses several risks.

Dak Lak urges testing centers after toxic chemicals found in exported durian

Following China's detection of cadmium and auramine O in Vietnamese durians, Dak Lak seeks urgent government support for localized testing and oversight.

Vietnam to establish gold exchange for fairer public trading

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

PM orders police probe into durian export fraud as sector expands rapidly

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.