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Finance Ministry proposes abolishing 26 legal documents in tax sector

The Ministry of Finance is seeking public feedback on a proposal to abolish 23 circulars and three decisions in the tax sector as part of efforts to align and harmonise regulations with the current legal framework.

BSR to supply 100,000 cubic metres of E10 petrol monthly

The Petrovietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corporation (BSR) will produce and distribute between 80,000 and 100,000 cubic metres of E10RON95 biofuel petrol per month to meet growing market demand for E10 fuel during May 2026 and months to come.

Vietnam seen as attractive investment destination for 2026–2035

Vietnam is quietly pushing ahead with reforms and emerging as an attractive destination for investors in the 2026–2035 period, according to an analysis published by US-based logistics website morethanshipping.com.

Truong My Lan’s dismantled Maybach sold for $640,000 at auction

A luxury Maybach once owned by convicted property tycoon Truong My Lan has been auctioned for more than VND16.652 billion ($640,000), despite being partially dismantled and unused for over two years.

Peak silver buyers lose VND40 million/kg amid 30% market crash

The vibrant trading scenes have vanished; silver investors are now left frustrated by cold treatment from dealers.

Domestic gold premium halves, FOMO cooling triggers market correction

The gold market is experiencing a notable shift as international gold prices decline, dragging the premium between domestic and global gold prices into a sustained contraction.

Vietnam tax authority clarifies US$0.58 exit ban case

Authorities are planning system upgrades to allow real-time removal of exit suspension measures once tax obligations are fulfilled.

Pham Nhat Vuong remains Southeast Asia’s richest billionaire

Vietnam’s stock market extended its sharp correction on May 22 as Vin-related shares led a broad sell-off across major sectors.

Freelance income above $192 may face 10% tax withholding

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed raising the threshold for 10% personal income tax withholding on casual income payments from VND2 million to VND5 million per payment.

Vietnam aims to build green and self-reliant materials industry

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for a strategic overhaul of Vietnam’s materials industry to reduce import dependence and boost competitiveness.

Vietnam joins trillion-dollar race: the rise of the ‘low-altitude economy’

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a 2kg package, flying 12km over the sea in just 15 minutes, is not just a technology test.

Truong My Lan’s rare Hermès bags fetch more than $554,000 at auction

A rare diamond-studded Hermès handbag once owned by Truong My Lan sold for $456,000 after 119 bids in Ho Chi Minh City.

Bac Ninh livestream sells more than 31 tons of lychees in hours

A livestream hosted by TikToker Chu Thanh Huyen and Bac Ninh Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh sold more than 31 tons of early-season lychees within just a few hours, highlighting the growing role of livestream commerce in Vietnam’s agricultural sector.

More than $68 million repaid to Van Thinh Phat bondholders in ninth payout

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have completed the ninth compensation payout to bondholders affected by the Van Thinh Phat case, disbursing VND1.732 trillion ($68 million) to 42,574 victims.

Thousands of fuel stations stop selling RON95 amid E10 rollout

Vietnam spent more than $4.5 billion importing fuel products in the first months of 2026 amid Middle East supply concerns and domestic market changes.

Persa Place Sold-Out, Gamuda Land Second Time/Again Triumphs Nhon Trach Market

Persa Place achieved a complete sellout on launch day, reinforcing Springville’s growing appeal in Nhon Trach’s booming property market.

Hanoi cafés reinvent sidewalk culture after outdoor seating crackdown

Unable to use public sidewalks as before, many Hanoi cafés are finding unusual new ways to keep customers coming back.

Early lychee harvest hit hard as premium fruit prices triple

Early-season lychee production in Bac Ninh has been hit hard this year, with output dropping by more than half and pest outbreaks creating an unprecedented gap between premium and lower-grade fruit.

Vietnam imports nearly $930 million worth of meat in four months

Vietnamese businesses spent nearly USD930 million importing meat and meat by-products during the first four months of this year to meet rising domestic consumption demand.

Airbnb debate reignites as Vietnam hosts generate USD 630 million

As Airbnb expands in Vietnam, concerns over security, overcrowding and residential quality of life continue to divide opinion.