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Vietnam Airlines Group offers nearly 2.2 million discounted domestic seats

Vietnam Airlines Group will provide nearly 5.5 million seats on domestic routes from now until August 16 to meet peak summer travel demand, including around 2.2 million seats offered at promotional fares on various routes.

E-commerce platforms raise fees, making bargain hunting harder for shoppers

E-commerce platforms are raising fees, forcing sellers to increase prices or cut promotions, which is narrowing the price gap between online purchases and traditional offline sales.

Vietnam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030

Vietnam targets that by 2030, 95% of people aged 15 and above will have bank transaction accounts, while the value of cashless payments will reach 30 times GDP.

VN's industrial production records strongest five-month growth in four years

Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 9.1% year-on-year, the highest growth rate for the period in the past four years.

Gov't moves to remove bottlenecks, drive double-digit economic growth in 2026

The Government has issued a resolution directing ministries, ministry-level agencies, and provincial and municipal authorities to continue implementing socio-economic development tasks and solutions in a serious, coordinated and effective manner.

Domestic businesses promote mergers to enhance competitiveness

No longer the exclusive domain of foreign funds, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has seen the rise of Vietnamese businesses with deals aimed at expanding the value chain, enhancing competitiveness and restructuring businesses.

Vietnam stocks tumble as global sell-off spreads across markets

Vietnamese stocks fell sharply on Monday as a global sell-off swept from Wall Street to Asia, erasing trillions of dollars in market value and rattling investor confidence.

Rental housing: when the State cannot bear the cost alone

International experience proves the State cannot single-handedly fund and run rental housing. Expanding large-scale rental housing in Hanoi requires a robust public-private partnership framework to prevent decay and ensure long-term stability.

Enterprises cannot be forced to bear blame for state agency errors: HCMC leader

HCMC has processed or set resolutions for 838 backlogged projects, unblocking more than VND206,000 billion. The city has said that enterprises cannot be forced to endure shortcomings caused by State agencies during project execution.

Experts outline strategic blueprints for rental housing growth

Rental housing is becoming more popular in major metropolises, but businesses remain unenthusiastic due to long capital recovery timelines and interest rate pressures.

Vietnam’s electronics imports top $88 billion, outpacing exports by $32 billion

In just the first five months of this year, businesses spent more than $88 billion importing electronics, computers and components. As a result, the value of imports in this category exceeded exports by roughly $32 billion.

EVN explains $5.8 billion in bank deposits after posting record profit

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) posted its strongest financial performance in years in 2025, eliminating accumulated losses while explaining why it continues to hold billions of dollars in bank deposits.

Vietnam’s overseas investment rises 2.5-fold in Jan-May

Vietnam’s investment abroad surged 2.5 times year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, reflecting the growing confidence and international expansion of Vietnamese enterprises, according to the National Statistics Office.

Charging infrastructure key to Vietnam's electric mobility transition

To date, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, has issued 18 standards and regulations related to charging stations, charging equipment and batteries.

Bac Ninh to elevate lychee to premium-brand product

Bac Ninh is driving the branding of its lychee toward a premium segment, accelerating domestic consumption and expanding exports to stringent markets such as Japan, the US, the EU, and South Korea.

Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

​Rising costs, carbon pressure and supply shortages are forcing the construction materials industry towards greener and higher-value production.

Story bank initiative aims to amplify Vietnam’s global profile

Vietnam is preparing to harness the power of storytelling to strengthen its international image, with plans to establish a “Vietnam Story Bank” as part of a nation-branding and communications strategy extending to 2045.

RoK medical equipment firms eye stronger export to Vietnam

Medical device companies of the Republic of Korea are seeking to expand their presence in Vietnam, where healthcare spending is rising rapidly and demand for advanced medical technologies continues to grow.

WB sees strong potential for Vietnam's double-digit growth goal

Vietnam's economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years despite a succession of global shocks, according to Tehmina Khan, the World Bank's Lead Economist for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Hanoi apartment boom loses momentum

Hanoi’s once red-hot apartment market is showing clear signs of cooling, with slowing liquidity and cautious buyers forcing many short-term investors to retreat after years of rapid gains.