A mechanical engineer quit his job with a salary of more than 30 million dong per month several years ago in HCMC to return to his hometown and start a farm raising bamboo rats and black chickens, specialty animals sought after by many restaurants.

The number of branded products sold by Vietnamese selling partners achieved more than 40% growth in sales – demonstrating that brand investment translates directly to business success.

VNG Corporation has requested to postpone a scheduled working session with the National Competition Commission (NCC) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding issues related to the Zalo platform, the commission said on December 31.

After being stuck at Karachi Port in Pakistan for an extended period due to border tensions and conflict blocking exports to Afghanistan, nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea have now been cleared by Pakistani authorities for re-export.

After years of price shocks and pandemic setbacks, Vietnam’s pepper industry is roaring back with a focus on deep processing and high-value exports.

The rapid expansion of digital payments has increased the risks of cyberattacks and fraud, requiring close coordination among banks, regulators and users, experts in the field say.

Live hog prices are rising rapidly, with traders searching everywhere, but many farming households do not dare to repopulate their herds due to ASF and high input costs. The supply shortage is pushing live hog prices close to the VND70,000/kg mark.

Modern retail infrastructure in Vietnam grew substantially, reaching 1,293 supermarkets and 276 shopping malls nationwide, complemented by 8,274 traditional markets.

In the first 11 months of 2025, total fruit and vegetable exports reached 7.75 billion USD, up 17.3% year on year.

Statistics for the first 11 months of 2025 show that Vietnam’s exports to the United Arab Emirates reached 5.4 billion USD and Saudi Arabia 1.9 billion USD.

Labour demand next year is forecast to exceed 313,000 positions, including around 136,340 in the former HCM City area, 105,080 in former Binh Duong, and 72,261 in former Ba Ria–Vung Tau.

An article published on siliconcanals.com, an English-language technology media platform and online news site of the Netherlands, has highlighted that Vietnam has carried out its most significant reforms in decades.

The export volume of fresh Norwegian salmonids to Vietnam reached about 7,500 tonnes as of November 2025, representing a 42% increase compared to the same period last year.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the sector's GDP growth reached around 3.7-3.92%, while exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products are estimated at 70 billion USD.

The move of shares from UPCoM to HoSE is expected to create more room for the banks to raise capital, improve stock liquidity and enhance information transparency, thereby meeting the higher standards of a centralised stock market.

Vietnam’s export sector reached historic highs in 2025, marking the first time the country has recorded a single export group with revenue exceeding $106 billion USD.

With over 290 million transactions processed, Mobile Money is set to receive official regulatory support as its pilot phase nears completion.

China becomes Vietnam’s largest seafood importer following a 36% year-on-year growth.

While the impressive 30% revenue surplus points to improved governance, heavy reliance on real estate raises long-term concerns.

Despite a turbulent year, EVN posts higher-than-expected profits and recommends updates to power pricing to reflect operational realities.