With luxury apartment prices hitting record highs, Ho Chi Minh City's property market is witnessing an influx of high-end developments, signaling renewed investor confidence.

The latest labor market report reveals significant salary variations, with FDI enterprises offering the highest wages, while private and state-owned businesses maintain moderate pay scales.

In a bid to regulate the real estate market, the Ministry of Finance is studying a new tax structure that would impose higher rates on short-term property transactions and lower rates for long-term holdings.

Vietnam’s rice industry has gone beyond quantity, focusing on quality and sustainability. The shift has brought higher prices, international recognition, and greater income for farmers, marking a historic year for the sector.

The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoREA) has proposed that the State Bank of Vietnam establish a loan program for young people aged 18-45 to buy their first home with a commercial interest rate of 6-7% per year.

The National Assembly is set to review a resolution allowing the two largest cities in Vietnam to implement special financial and administrative policies to fast-track metro system development.

Vingroup, FPT, and MWG are sitting on unprecedented cash reserves - are they gearing up for major deals, or playing it safe amid economic uncertainty?

While China remains a significant supplier, recent trade data highlights Vietnam’s efforts to diversify supply to meet industry demands.

Growth is expected to moderate from 7.5 per cent year-on-year in H1 to 6.1 per cent in H2, driven by increased business activity and sustained foreign investment.

The combination of sustainability and culture will open up more opportunities for Vietnamese textile enterprises to strengthen their position in the global market and capture the promising Nordic fashion market.

Exporters were advised to make full use of FTAs, tap into niche markets, and seize new opportunities to overcome challenges in an increasingly unpredictable global trade landscape.

By mid-January, Vietnam had exported 268,700 tonnes of rice, generating nearly 165.7 million USD, up 38.7% in volume and 23.28% in value year-on-year.

The used car market in 2025 is set to experience intensified competition, according to market experts.

VASEP said the strong price surge in early 2025 was largely due to limited supply.

The Ministry of Construction said apartment prices are likely to continue soaring in 2025, following a hike last year.

The potential for transforming rubber land into industrial zones has emerged as a lucrative avenue for investment.

Starting with just 3,000 square meters of land, Ho Ba Phieu built a seed rice empire spanning 100 hectares. Now a self-made billionaire, he not only thrives in agriculture but also dedicates a portion of his wealth to helping others.

Vietnam’s exports to India amounted to 9.06 billion USD, up 7.6% year-on-year, while imports from India stood at 5.8 billion USD, down 0.6%.

With much higher economic growth targets set for the future along with a strong commitment to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2025, Vietnam is seeing growing demand for electricity.

Vietnam’s auto market enters 2025 with strong growth momentum, driven by electrification trends and an expanding range of new models.