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Vietnam studies nuances for successful Halal tourism

Muslim tourism has become a global trend and is playing an increasingly vital role in many countries' tourism sectors, said Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, Rector of the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism.

Vietnamese businesses catch market trends in Canada

The Vietnamese companies showcased a wide range of goods, from raw input materials for production chains to high-value processed food products.

Livestock giants thrive as pork prices surge in Q1 2025

Rising pork prices in Q1 2025 have brought impressive profits to Vietnam’s leading livestock companies, including BAF, Dabaco, and Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

Vietnam can break through the middle-income ceiling by 2045

During his presentation at the academic forum “Prosperous Vietnam in the New Era”, held by Vietnam National University on April 15, Professor Lin Yifu delivered both a sobering message and an encouraging outlook for Vietnam.

Vietnam’s auto industry: From postwar workshops to global exports

Once born from necessity, Vietnam’s auto sector now exports globally and challenges foreign dominance at home.

Four restructured banks show signs of recovery after years under special control

GPBank, MBV, Vikki Bank, and VCBNeo are undergoing digital transformation with support from major banks.

Unlocking Saigon River’s full potential: Boulevards, metros, and smart growth

Experts call for strategic planning to transform the Saigon River into a vital urban and cultural hub.

Vietnam’s luxury tourism to soar with Emirates-Sun Group partnership

Emirates and Sun Group sign MoU to expand Vietnam tourism, starting with new Da Nang flights in June.

Vietnam’s path to prosperity lies in smart agriculture and innovation

By transforming agriculture with technology and ecosystem thinking, Vietnam can build a modern, knowledge-based economy.

Vietnam’s Q1 gold demand down 15% amid high premiums

Vietnam saw a 15% drop in gold demand in Q1 2025 due to domestic shortages and rising costs.

Fintech sandbox starts July 1: Vietnam bans cross-border trials

Vietnam’s new Fintech sandbox restricts testing activities to within national borders for up to two years.

Vietnam breaks ground on first chip factory fully led by local tech expertise

CT Semiconductor has launched construction on the country’s first chip plant powered by Vietnamese technology, aiming to produce 100 million chips a year by 2027.

Vietnam to become second-largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2036: CEBR

Between 2021 and 2036, CEBR forecasts that the position of Vietnam in the World Economic League Table will improve considerably, with its ranking rising from 41st to 20th by 2036.

Vietnam’s labour market modernised toward deeper global integration

Through targeted measures, including more job-matching programmes, employment fairs, and job creation loans, the Government has effectively connected provinces rich in human resources with key economic hubs.

Vietnam cuts LNG import tariff to boost clean energy transition

The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 5% to 2% under Decree No. 73/2025/ND-CP, issued on March 31.

Overseas Vietnamese help Vietnamese products go global

In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively.

HCM City eyes global finance stage with Dubai-inspired ambitions

Inspired by DIFC, Vietnam plans a 9.2ha international financial center in Thu Thiem to elevate its global economic role.

Multinational expert offers strategies to position HCM City’s brand

Vietnamese characteristics such as pho, ao dai and the coastline, among others, are all elements that need to be refined into a clear, pervasive message to position the national and HCM City brand, Tran Tue Tri, a member of AVSE Global, has proposed.

Performance-based tax cuts proposed to counter Trump’s tariffs

If a business pays VND100 billion in taxes in 2025, and VND150 billion the next year, it will enjoy a tax reduction based on the excessive tax amount, according to a proposal suggested to help Vietnamese businesses overcome difficulties.

Van Hanh Mall installs safety netting after three fatal falls in two months

A prominent shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City has installed protective netting and upgraded barriers after a string of tragic incidents.