business news

Update news business news

Hue Festival Trade Fair 2026 opens with 240 booths

The Hue Festival Trade Fair 2026 officially opened on June 12 at the Hue City Culture and Sports Square, featuring 240 booths and bringing together businesses, cooperatives and trade promotion organisations from across the country.

Gen Z woman boosts countryside tourism with ‘green’ homestay

Abandoning her office desk job, a young woman in Can Tho returned to her countryside hometown to kickstart a business with an orchard homestay model.

Rental housing: what is the formula for a ‘win-win’ outcome?

For many years, the majority of real estate firms in Vietnam have built houses for sale rather than for rent.

EVN posts nearly VND52 trillion profit: Will electricity prices fall?

EVN’s record profit of nearly VND52 trillion in 2025 has sparked debate over what drove the sharp earnings increase and whether consumers could expect lower electricity prices in the coming years.

Ho Chi Minh City sees surge in foreign investment via M&As

Ho Chi Minh City has continued to attract strong foreign capital inflows in the first months of 2026, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) emerging as a key investment channel and showing the city's appeal to international investors.

Outstanding green credit reaches 828 trillion VND

To date, 82 credit institutions have recorded outstanding green credit loans totalling 828 trillion VND (approximately 31.8 billion USD), with an average annual growth rate of more than 20% during the 2017–2025 period.

A mandate without retreat: Vietnam’s drive for double-digit growth

The government is doubling down on its double-digit expansion pledge even as 26 of the country’s 34 cities and provinces are forecast to undershoot their own growth goals this year, betting that a barrage of policy firepower can close the gap.

Vietnam seeks to unlock capital for infrastructure, green transition

Vietnam’s growing demand for infrastructure investment and green transition financing is driving the need for more diversified funding channels, stronger project financing structures and a more robust policy framework to attract long-term capital.

Retailers embrace digitalisation, experiential shopping to boost consumption

Retailers are increasingly focusing on shopping experiences, digital transformation and modern trade ecosystems to retain customers as deep discounts alone are no longer enough to stimulate consumer spending amid cautious purchasing behaviour.

Vietnam Airlines ranks among Asia-Pacific’s most punctual carriers

Vietnam Airlines has been ranked among the top three most punctual airlines in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) report released by aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Vietnamese products promoted at AEON stores across Japan

Vietnam Week 2026 officially opened at AEON LakeTown Mori shopping mall in Saitama prefecture on June 11, bringing Vietnamese products, cuisine and culture closer to Japanese consumers.

Vietnam, US seek to deepen economic, trade, energy cooperation

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has held a working session with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

University automotive expert highlights little-known advantages of E10 gasoline

According to research, under heavy urban traffic conditions, E10 biofuel can be 2.3-7.8 percent more economical than RON 95 gasoline. However, when vehicles run at speeds of 60-70 km/h, E10 may consume more fuel.

HCMC apartment prices peak at VND190 mil/m2, buyers remain cautious

Selling prices of apartments in the central area of HCMC have hit a new peak at VND190 million/m2. But transaction volume in the market is showing signs of slowing down.

Vietnam plans tax incentives to boost mineral processing industry

The Government has issued a decree amending export tax rates for several mineral products under the Export Tariff Schedule.

MoIT tightens 'Made in Vietnam' criteria to combat trade fraud

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has submitted a draft decree to the Government to establish criteria for determining Vietnamese origin for goods sold in the domestic market, aiming to curb growing cases of origin-labeling fraud.

Vietnam records $15.36 billion trade deficit in rare reversal

Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of approximately USD15.36 billion as of June 7, an uncommon development after many consecutive years of trade surpluses.

Da Nang resort asset with starting price of $4.2 million set for auction

The Malibu resort project in Da Nang is set to enter the auction market as Nam A Bank seeks to recover outstanding obligations.

A green Vietnam begins with a culture of responsibility

Green development is not merely a story of clean technologies, renewable energy, or emissions reduction commitments.

Robust dispute resolution framework key to Vietnam’s IFC ambitions

As Vietnam develops its International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), establishing a modern, transparent and internationally aligned dispute resolution system is emerging as a key factor in attracting global capital.