After nearly 20 years of development, the Vung Ang Economic Zone has become the growth engine of Ha Tinh, contributing more than 25 percent of the GRDP, over 95 percent of the import-export turnover, and around 60 percent of the budget revenue.

A widening corruption probe into durian exports to China has highlighted vulnerabilities in Vietnam's system for issuing growing area codes and quality certifications.

Many state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are holding assets worth thousands of billions of dong, but still find it difficult to grow due to lack of autonomy in using capital and assets, according to experts.

Nearly two years after HCMC's Metro Line 1 began commercial operations, apartment prices along the corridor have risen significantly. However, not every station area has experienced the same level of appreciation.

Expanding access to green finance is becoming essential for Vietnam's low-carbon transition, as businesses seek capital to invest in cleaner technologies, modernise production and meet increasingly stringent international environmental standards.

More than 10 years ago, when I was scraping together money to buy an apartment in Hanoi, I faced a difficult choice.

Vietnam exported US$18.3 billion in wood and forestry products in 2025. But amid rising trade risks and tighter margins, export growth alone is no longer enough.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed imposing a high level of taxes on vacant land and short-term property transactions as part of efforts to curb speculation, improve land-use efficiency and stabilise the real estate market.

Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached 69.4 million USD in the first half of the year, with Brazil emerging as the largest market after importing 34.9 million USD worth of the fish, a 289-fold increase from the same period in 2025.

The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution introducing temporary special policies and mechanisms to address legal bottlenecks in anti-money laundering.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered local authorities to inspect fuel supplies after some petrol retailers reported difficulties accessing supplies, especially diesel, while adding that no widespread shortages have been reported.

Technology brands continued to dominate sales on Vietnam’s e-commerce platforms in the first half of 2026, with Apple taking the top spot with sales of approximately $154 million.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered local authorities to inspect fuel supplies after some petrol retailers reported difficulties accessing supplies, especially diesel, while adding that no widespread shortages have been reported.

Vietnam's hybrid B-SUV car segment is expanding rapidly as automakers continue introducing new models, highlighting hybrid technology in the country's most competitive automotive category.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market continued its rapid expansion in early 2026, with sales rising more than 44% and official Mall stores capturing an increasingly large share.

Seven new projects focusing on logistics, seaports and industrial park infrastructure, with combined investment of more than VND5.56 trillion, are set to be developed in the Van Phong Economic Zone in Khanh Hoa Province.

Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong held a working session with Bing Li, Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg, To discuss bilateral cooperation in financial market development, international investor connectivity, and preparations for APEC 2027.

Vietnam has produced aluminum ingots domestically for the first time, marking a milestone in its efforts to master aluminum smelting technology and build a higher-value industrial chain.

As Vietnam pursues double-digit economic growth, future development will increasingly depend on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation rather than simply expanding investment or production.

Vietnam aims to develop its international financial centre into a major driver for mobilising, allocating and using effectively domestic and international financial resources.