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American cars: zero tariff may lower prices, but won't boost demand

Imported American cars sell slowly in Vietnam due to high prices and difficulty in competing with locally assembled vehicles or those imported from ASEAN which enjoy preferential tariffs.

Tariff negotiations show positive signs, stock market climbs to 3-year peak

Expectations of US-Vietnam trade negotiations and economic stimulus policies have paved the way for sustainable growth prospects.

Gold Association: cosmetics, alcohol imports cost more dollars than gold

The Vietnam Gold Business Association, which has been lobbying for enterprises’ right to import gold, says there is no need to worry that gold imports will lead to ‘foreign currency bleeding’.

Vietnam taps Halal market to boost agricultural exports

Vietnamese seafood processing and export enterprises are in the process of completing procedures and adopting necessary technologies to bring their products into the Halal market.

Work starts on 1.7 billion USD tourism complex in Da Nang

The complex, covering a total area of 512 ha, is designed after a multi-functional model, prioritising the preservation of natural landscapes, honouring local beauty, and creating an ideal living area.

Australian investors eye Can Tho as it prepares for major expansion

An AusCham delegation has visited Can Tho as part of AusCham’s strategy to link its members with Vietnam’s high-growth hotspots.

ESG and digital shift key to fast, sustainable growth: forum

As Vietnam grows faster on the global economic stage, the need for sustainability is becoming more urgent. ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles are now seen not just as international standards but as essential strategies.

Sharp rise in Chinese wide-format HRC steel imports alarms authorities

Vietnam sees a 12-fold year-on-year increase in wide-format HRC steel imports from China in just five months.

Gold dips despite war worries: Experts explain short-term correction

Global tensions rise, but gold slips-what's behind the unexpected drop?

Shophouses idle as investors face rental woes and resale challenges

High prices and low rental yield push shophouse owners toward long-term strategies.

Millions of households await tax law reform

Vietnamese citizens push for faster personal income tax changes to reflect modern living costs.

Malaysia ends anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled steel from Vietnam

Anti-dumping duties will continue to be imposed on producers from China and Japan while those on relevant exporters from the RoK and Vietnam will be terminated, starting from June 23.

Petrolimex takes early action to secure fuel supply amid rising global risks

The Vietnam National Petroluem Group (Petrolimex) had acted early to mitigate risks amidst the recent surge in global oil prices driven by the Israel–Iran conflict, Vietnam News Agency cited a Petrolimex representative as saying.

FDI inflows - a boost for domestic innovation: Minister

The Ministry of Finance is drafting policies to establish specialised AI and smart industrial parks to raise the technological profile of FDI projects and create spillover effects for local businesses.

Foreign firms back $10 billion SCB restructuring tied to Truong My Lan case

Van Thinh Phat-led investors pledge billions to fix SCB and repay massive fraud damages.

US grants zero tariff to Vietnam pangasius exporters

Seven Vietnamese companies enjoy 0% anti-dumping duty in the latest US review.

Vietnam becomes Singapore's 8th largest export market

Vietnam ranked as the 8th largest export market of Singapore with an export turnover of more than 11.7 billion SGD (9.06 billion USD) in the first five months of this year, four places higher than that of the same period last year.

Fake HIUP milk scandal: Shocking profits, fake nutrients, $16M in tax evasion

Authorities reveal inflated nutrition claims and huge profits in children’s milk fraud.

125 enterprises, individuals honoured at Industrie 4.0 Awards

This year’s event attracted more than 350 entries from cities and provinces across the country, reflecting growing interest in and commitment to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

HCM City industrial parks set 20 billion USD investment target for 2025–2030

Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing zones, industrial parks have set an ambitious goal of attracting over 20 billion USD in investment during the 2025–2030 period, following the planned merger of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces.