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Corporate capital expansion surges 168% in nine months

During the period, more than 231,000 enterprises entered or re-entered the market, up 26% against the same period in 2024 and 1.32 times higher than the number of firms withdrawing.

Low-altitude aviation: Vietnam's untapped trillion-dollar airspace

Experts call for legal reform to unlock economic and mobility potential in the skies under 3,000 meters.

Can Tho's 9X entrepreneur turns bees into gold with organic farming

Despite multiple failures, a 33-year-old in Can Tho created a two-tier hive model and now sells premium honey across Vietnam.

Prosecution of livestream queen Hoang Huong shocks supplement industry

Hoang Huong faces prosecution after using exaggerated marketing and false health claims to grow her pharmaceutical business.

Vietnam warned not to bend over backwards for foreign investors

As Lotte hesitates on a key Ho Chi Minh City project, experts urge caution in offering special treatment to foreign firms.

Vingroup proposes sea bridge connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau

After the $4 billion metro plan, Vingroup now aims to develop a strategic sea-crossing route between Can Gio and Vung Tau.

AntEx aftermath: Shark Binh shares leadership mindset for startups

After public uproar over AntEx, the entrepreneur goes live to discuss the role of leadership in challenging times, drawing from 24 years of experience and personal setbacks.

VN-Index nears 1,700 amid hopes of FTSE upgrade to emerging market

Vietnamese stocks surged as investors await a possible FTSE upgrade, pushing major stocks like Vingroup and Vinhomes to record highs.

Vietnam’s GDP grows 7.85% in nine months, near growth target

Vietnam’s economy posted impressive growth in the third quarter of this year, with GDP estimated to rise 8.23% year-on-year - its second-highest third-quarter growth since 2011, just behind Q3 2022’s 14.38%.

Vietnam’s economy grows 7.85% in nine months

Vietnam’s economy expanded at a rate of 7.85% in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance.

Polish blueberries set to reach Vietnamese consumers

Vietnam has officially licensed the import of fresh blueberries from Poland, marking a new milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries following the entry into force of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vegetarian food market growing 8.1% annually

Vietnam’s vegetarian food market is growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year and is projected to reach a value of 220.5 million USD by 2033, according to market research firm IMARC Group.

Vietnam bank credit growth keeps rising in 2025

Vietnam's bank credit by September 29 this year increased by 13.37% compared to the end of 2024.

Vietnam taps into aluminium surge amid global supply race

As global demand for aluminium reaches new heights, Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender to become a key production hub in the region, thanks to its abundant raw materials, experts say.

Vietnam’s FDI inflows remain strong amidst global stagnation: official

In the first eight months, Vietnam attracted 26.1 billion USD in FDI, up 27.3% year-on-year, while 15.4 billion USD was disbursed, up 8.8%, reflecting the economy’s strong capacity to absorb capital.

Ministry aims for comprehensive tax policies on real estate, gold, casinos

The draft Law on Personal Income Tax proposes a 0.1% tax rate on bullion transfers. Transactions of raw gold and jewelry would remain exempt.

Vietnam – A magnet for German investment

A report by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, released in September 2025, noted that German capital began to flow into Vietnam in the early 1990s, shortly after the country began its economic reforms.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sees further strengthening in September

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector held steady in September with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a further slight strengthening in the health of the industry, according to the latest survey by S&P Global.

HCM City growth tops 7% in nine months, defies forecasts

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s main growth engine, has set an 8.5% expansion target for 2025. To reach that goal, it would need to post quarterly growth of at least 12% in the final three months.

PM orders sweeping cuts to business conditions

Under prior government resolutions, the PM approved a reform blueprint spanning 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies.