Computers, electronic products and components continued to dominate Vietnam’s trade in August, both in exports and imports, according to the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed an official dispatch on September 21, outlining key tasks and solutions to speed up public investment disbursement this year.

Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII placed strong emphasis on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional energy source to gradually replace coal-fired power and ensure energy security amid the shift to renewables.

With explosive EV adoption and record sales, Vietnam emerges as a global electric vehicle leader in 2025.

Vietnam sees its rail investment as a chance to boost domestic manufacturing and join global supply chains.

Vietnamese products are now well known among Russian consumers and there are no legal barriers for Vietnamese goods in Russia, as Russian authorities always advocate for closer business ties.

Few people would imagine that the entrepreneurial journey of a university lecturer began with the image of pineapple leaves withering and burning in a field.

Apartment prices at new projects in Hanoi have reached hundreds of millions of VND per sqm, forcing many young couples to turn to second-hand apartments, yet they remain stunned by the ever-escalating costs.

Some propose a 20% tax on profits from gold trading, while others suggest a lower rate based on total transaction value.

Taxing income from gold trading has been deemed appropriate by experts to curb speculation and short-term trading. However, the tax policy needs to be adjusted to differentiate between legitimate savings and speculative activities, they said.

Forcing tax compliance by revoking or suspending business licenses is a counterproductive measure: it violates the Constitution, contradicts Resolution 68, and, most importantly, is ineffective.

CMC Telecom clinches top prizes for best data center and network security in its first-ever appearance at Asia-Pacific’s leading cybersecurity awards.

Whether it comes from the state budget or electricity bills, the answer is the same: electricity users, mainly households and businesses, will ultimately bear the cost.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) plans to apply a 17 percent income tax rate to individuals and household businesses with annual revenue exceeding a government-defined threshold, using a method similar to corporate income tax.

Vietnam’s economic growth, strategic geographic location, and bold reform momentum are positioning it as a leading candidate to become a major financial center in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam’s leading tech group shared its growth roadmap at the Vietnam–UK Investment Forum.

Sidewalks on many Hanoi streets once buzzed with the takeaway coffee trend. But shortly after, harsh realities left many disillusioned.

Even top earners in the banking sector are struggling to buy apartments as prices triple while salaries merely double over a decade.

Financial experts support taxing gold profits but urge the government to exempt long-term savings and small-scale sales.

Vietnam’s electric vehicle market is booming, with EVs now making up over 40% of new vehicle sales, surpassing China and Europe.