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Hanoi cracks down on price hikes as many apartments remain unaffordable

Statistics from the Vietnam Real Estate Research Institute show that the average household income in major cities like Hanoi and HCM City is just enough to cover 30-40 percent of the value of a typical apartment.

Vietnam’s rice export prices fall nearly 19% despite growing volume

Vietnam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market.

Germany invests 50 million USD in renewable energy workforce training in Vietnam

Germany's GEO Group has announced a 50 million USD investment to establish a renewable energy workforce training and development centre in the central province of Binh Dinh.

VN, India explore cooperation opportunities in electricity, electronics sectors

The Vietnamese Trade Office in India, in collaboration with relevant partners, held an online seminar on June 17 to discuss potential cooperation between Vietnam and India in the electricity and electronics sectors.

Foreign experts give advice for effective, sustainable blue economy development

Foreign experts who attended the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) in Nice, France, gave recommendations to help Vietnam develop the blue economy effectively and sustainably.

Kien Giang seeks investment in 40 key projects to boost growth

The projects span infrastructure, marine farming, industry, and tourism, including 12 major projects tied to the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Phu Quoc.

PTSC hands over 33 offshore wind power foundations to Danish investor

This is an important milestone as it marks the first time the PTSC has successfully manufactured and exported large-scaled wind power foundations.

Vietnam’s counterfeit crackdown revives hopes for honest businesses

After years of struggle, local producers see rising sales and new opportunities as the government targets counterfeit goods.

Global Vietnam Business Startup 2025 winners announced

A project to produce insulation material from straw, which offers a green alternative to natural wood, by the Straw Wood team won the first prize of the Global Vietnam Business (GVB) Startup 2025 whose awarding ceremony was held in London on June 15.

H&M, Nordic businesses seek suppliers in Vietnam

Swedish multinational fast fashion retailer H&M and other Nordic businesses will send a delegation to the Vietnam International Sourcing 2025, slated for early September in Ho Chi Minh City, to seek business partnerships.

Shrimp industry's 'green revolution' positions Australia as strategic market

The shrimp industry is undergoing a 'green revolution', with a significant shift from traditional methods to technology-based production and digital transformation.

Green capital encouraged for economic development

Vietnam is taking drastic steps to mobilise green capital being a cornerstone in its economic development strategy for the long term, especially in private and agriculture sectors.

Vietnamese tech firm VNG makes Fortune Southeast Asia 500 in 2025

Fortune magazine has listed VNG among the top 500 companies in Southeast Asia in 2025 for its strong financial growth and strategic operations.

Bamboo Airways chairman resigns, fifth leadership change since 2022

Phan Dinh Tue, chairman of the Board of Directors at Bamboo Airways (officially Viet Bamboo Aviation JSC), has submitted his resignation. His departure marks the fifth chairman to exit the role since 2022.

International airport planned in new Ninh Binh Province under private proposal

Xuan Truong Construction Company has proposed investing in an international airport, two main traffic routes, and nine bridges in the newly merged Ninh Binh Province, using only local funds and private sector capital.

Vietnam spends $2B on cashews, imports from Cambodia soar

Vietnam's cashew industry slips into trade deficit as imports - especially from Cambodia - skyrocket in early 2025.

Vietnam’s central bank warns of gold price speculation amid widening gap

State Bank of Vietnam sees SJC domestic gold prices climb against global trends, possibly due to profiteering.

HCM City draws over 2.86 bln USD in IZ investment during 2020–2025

Fifteen hi-tech projects (6% of the new projects) have combined investment of 859.87 million USD, or 44.17% of the total newly registered capital.

Vietnam to reduce VAT to 8% and introduce new business ownership rules

Starting from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, the value-added tax (VAT) rate will be reduced to 8% for specific goods and services as outlined in Clause 3, Article 9 of the Law on VAT.

Deputy PM calls for strong reforms of State-owned enterprises

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has called for bold and strategic reforms to unlock the full potential of State-owned enterprises (SOEs), urging a clear shift in mindset and approach to governance, investment and development.