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Plan issued to develop agricultural logistics system

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued a plan to develop the country's agricultural logistics system for 2026-2030.

Finance Ministry outlines strategy for double-digit growth

The Ministry of Finance says Vietnam will prioritize investment, business support and macroeconomic stability as it pursues ambitious growth targets in the second half of 2026.

Vietnam's Gia Lai courts Chinese investors in key industries

Gia Lai showcased its investment potential in Shanghai, Suzhou and Ningbo as it looked to attract high-value Chinese investment.

Sacombank faces profit slump amid restructuring pressures

Sacombank expects its second-quarter 2026 pre-tax profit to fall by nearly 50% as legacy bad debts, higher funding costs and fierce competition for deposits continue to weigh on earnings.

Vietnam's auto market: Winners and losers in H1 2026

Vietnam's automotive market continued to expand in the first half of 2026, with VinFast extending its dominance and traditional global brands facing intensifying competition.

Best-selling gasoline B-SUVs slashing prices, July auto market heats up

It is not just stagnant models that need promotions to clear inventory; many top-selling names in the B-SUV segment such as Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai Creta, Mitsubishi Xforce, and KIA Seltos are not staying out of the price drop race either.

Higher electricity bills: EVN cites heat waves, summer break

Many households reported that their June electricity bills surged, with some even doubling compared to May. The power company EVN said prolonged hot weather and students being at home on summer break has caused electricity consumption to increase.

Viet Phat Group revenues shrink 25 times amid leadership crisis

More than a year after former chair Nguyen Van Binh was prosecuted, Viet Phat Group has yet to emerge from a difficult period.

More Old Quarter properties hit the market in Hanoi

Once considered nearly impossible to buy, Hanoi's Old Quarter townhouses are appearing on the market more frequently, although completed transactions remain scarce.

VIFC-HCMC sets up advisory board with leading global experts

The Executive Board of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) named a 13-member advisory board on July 12, including prominent domestic and foreign experts in finance, investment and policymaking.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai seeks recovery after two major legal shocks

After more than two years of legal turmoil, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai is entering a rebuilding phase. Yet the property developer still faces significant challenges ranging from unresolved projects to weak cash flow and sluggish business performance.

Top private firms plan 200 billion USD in 40 mega projects

Six of Vietnam's largest private groups are splashing nearly 4.9 quadrillion VND ($200 billion) across 40 major projects, underscoring the growing role of the private sector in driving the country's infrastructure, industrial and urban development.

Ho Chi Minh City shifts focus to new-generation FDI

HCM City is home to 20,259 FDI projects with total registered capital of nearly 142 billion USD from 152 countries and territories. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than 6.8 billion USD, fulfilling 62% of its annual target.

State Bank of Vietnam unlocks credit for 18 mega-projects

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has said it will not include outstanding loans for 18 mega projects in the “credit room” created for conventional loans to ensure that businesses feel secure investing in national key projects.

Inside PJICO: how the insurer navigates growth after executive arrests

The arrests of two former PJICO CEOs have raised concerns over the insurer's corporate governance. After navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Typhoon Yagi, and a major leadership shake-up, how is the company performing today?

Small businesses wonder: "Where am I supposed to get an invoice?"

"I'd love to have invoices, but where am I supposed to get them?" the owner of a draft-beer restaurant in Hanoi asked when discussing input invoices.

Biggest vehicle recalls in Vietnam during the first half of 2026

Vietnam's auto market recorded a sharp increase in vehicle recalls during the first half of 2026, with Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford and Toyota accounting for the largest campaigns.

Duc Giang Chemicals’ recovery steps after executive arrest

Duc Giang Chemicals’ stock has been consecutively placed under warning and trading restriction status, while plunging sharply after the company’s former president Dao Huu Huyen and his son were arrested.

VN achieves upper-middle-income status, high-income goal set for 2045

Vietnam has officially entered the group of upper-middle-income economies. This milestone crowns nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation), opening a new chapter toward the goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045.

Vietnam's industrial parks must evolve to attract global tech giants

Experts at the Vietnam Industrial Park Summit 2026 called for a fundamental overhaul of the country's industrial park model to support long-term industrial growth.