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HCM City defines four pillar product groups for International Financial Centre

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has been structured around four pillar product groups.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Boeing sign agreement for 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

With this record-breaking 22.5 billion USD agreement with Boeing, Sun PhuQuoc Airways further affirms its position and strong capabilities as a dynamic young airline.

Vietnamese airlines seal multi-billion-dollar deals in US

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have signed a series of major agreements worth over $14 billion with US partners during a visit by Party General Secretary To Lam to Washington D.C.

Vietnam remains bright spot in Asia-Pacific property landscape: Savills

With a solid macroeconomic foundation, rising incomes, and sustained foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Vietnam is expected to remain a bright spot in the Asia - Pacific real estate landscape.

Economist: SOEs shouldn't be forced to profit every year

The state economy and the private economy are not a "win-lose" game, but can develop together on a foundation of cooperation and rational division of labor, Pham Chi Lan, a respected economist, has said.

Home-loan interest rates surge, real estate market shifts gears

The market is gradually transitioning from the mindset of seeking quick profits to prioritizing long-term affordability and financial safety, experts have said,

New land price framework puts property market at turning point

A wave of new policies taking effect in 2026 is expected to boost supply, enhance transparency and cool soaring home prices.

Vietnam auto sales expected to grow 10–15% in 2026

Vietnam’s automobile market enters 2026 with strong growth momentum, fueled by electrification, competitive pricing and the expansion of new brands.

Real demand to lead Vietnam’s housing market in 2026

After a pivotal year of legal reforms, Vietnam’s property sector is forecast to stabilize, with affordable housing emerging as the core segment.

Vietnam’s economy nears a pivotal leap past Thailand

Backed by sweeping public investment and a strategic supply chain shift, Vietnam is positioning itself to surpass Thailand in economic scale as early as 2026-2027.

Mastering the automotive industry: 30 years on and the road ahead

“If we only assemble, Vietnam will never have a complete automotive industry. The global shift toward electric vehicles is opening a golden window of opportunity for us to take real ownership,” automotive expert Vo Quang Hue shared.

Banking leaders born in the Year of the Horse

Three prominent banking executives - the chairman of ACB, the CEO of TPBank and the chairman of BaoViet Bank - share the zodiac sign of the Horse.

Enterprises propose initiatives to reduce E10 biofuel prices

Enterprises have suggested that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) consider exempting or reducing import taxes on ethanol to help lower costs related to E10 gasoline.

Retailers see tax compliance, AI as key to survival in 2026 survey

The findings suggest Vietnam’s retail sector is moving from rapid expansion to consolidation and standardisation, with compliance, cost control and gradual AI adoption emerging as key pillars for sustainable growth.

Vietnam strengthens appeal to long-term investors

As regional property markets enter 2026 on a more stable footing, Vietnam continues to stand out as a market with solid long-term growth prospects.

Nine defining milestones of Vietnam’s auto industry in 2025

A year of record sales, electric momentum and strategic shifts marked 2025 as a turning point for Vietnam’s automotive market.

Credit quota reform, tighter capital rules may widen gap among banks

Plans to gradually remove long-standing credit growth quotas while introducing Basel III capital rules could reshape the banking system and widen the gap between stronger and weaker lenders, according to S&P Global Ratings.

VN has potential to reshape Southeast Asia’s economic rankings: Foreign media

Recently, foreign media have shared positive sentiment on Vietnam’s economic prospects, praising the country’s impressive growth as it moves toward becoming a top economy in Southeast Asia.

Steel industry faces challenges amid domestic focus shift

As Vietnamese steel companies pivot towards the domestic market due to weakening export demand, they are grappling with intense competition that has compressed profit margins across the sector.

Data centers face higher power tariffs as ministry clarifies policy

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has responded to concerns that data centers are being charged commercial electricity rates instead of production tariffs, a shift that businesses say has raised costs by 50%.