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A new wave of incentives unveiled to lure investors to Da Nang's free trade zone

On the afternoon of November 28, the People’s Committee of Da Nang City hosted an investment promotion conference to introduce its new Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and associated logistics infrastructure.

CMC Telecom achieves ISO/IEC 22301:2019 to guarantee service continuity

Vietnamese digital infrastructure provider CMC Telecom has been awarded the global ISO/IEC 22301:2019 certification, underscoring its readiness for risk mitigation and nonstop service.

VN aims to build new trade promotion ecosystem in the rise of digital trade

Current challenges underscore the need for a new trade promotion ecosystem that is modern, professional and capable of connecting resources at home and abroad, an official has said.

Many global “eagles” eye entry into International Financial Centre in HCM City

Joining the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, numerous international investors have expressed strong interest in participating in and expanding cooperation with the southern metropolis once the International Financial Centre is established there.

Gia Lai approves three super marina tourism projects

Gia Lai on November 28 handed over investment licences to Arque Degi JSC for implementation of three strategic floating urban - tourism projects with a combined capital of about 8.5 trillion VND (322.31 million USD).

HCM City moves towards a knowledge-based growth model

HCM City remains Vietnam’s start-up hub, hosting more than 2,000 start-ups — over half the national total — with an ecosystem valued at 5.22 billion USD.

How Mailisa used fake labels, foreign fronts to build a cosmetics empire

During the investigation into the Mailisa beauty clinic ecosystem, authorities have seized 300 taels of gold, 100 land use certificates, 3 billion VND (approx. $120,000), and $400,000 in cash.

Urgent call to ban laughing gas and new psychoactive substances

Deputy Pham Trong Nhan has made an urgent appeal for the NA to add laughing gas (N₂O used for recreational purposes) and emerging psychoactive substances to Article 6 of the amended Investment Law, which lists prohibited business sectors.

Finance minister: At least 50 conditional business lines to be removed

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has announced that the government plans to remove at least 50 conditional business lines.

Questions grow over the economic viability of Tran De mega-port

With an estimated investment reaching several billion dollars, the economic efficiency of the Tran De multi-billion-dollar Port remains a concern, especially as an alternative and more feasible option is already on the table.

Vietnam’s gold exchange: physical gold must come first

Without domestic gold mining and storage facilities, along with concerns about import quotas, Vietnam’s national gold exchange should be rolled out in a three-phase process, prioritizing physical gold trading before expanding to derivatives.

HCM City real estate heats up again, attracting northern investors

Northern buyers are increasingly present in the HCMC property market. Projects with complete legal status, transparent developers, and locations linked to major transport routes continue to draw strong interest.

Vietnam signs protocol to export fresh jackfruit to China

Vietnam and China officially signed a protocol on November 27 that allows the export of fresh Vietnamese jackfruit to China, as part of an official visit by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang.

Vietnam court rejects Coca-Cola tax appeal, $33mil. still due

Ho Chi Minh City court rejects Coca-Cola's lawsuit, upholding tax agency’s decision to collect over $33 million in unpaid taxes and penalties.

Investment in data, digital infrastructure needed to remove current bottlenecks

Contributing opinions to the 14th Party Congress documents, Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of the HCMC Digital Transformation Center, suggested prioritizing investment in digital infrastructure, platforms, and data to unlock existing limitations.

Durian king of the delta: A self-made success from Vinh Long’s river islet

After losing his orchard to a storm, a Vietnamese farmer rebuilds and thrives with premium durian.

Small business owners protest proposed tax threshold for 2026

From 2026, Vietnamese small business owners earning as little as 553,000 VND (22 USD) per day could be subject to tax - equivalent to selling just 28 boxes of sticky rice.

Vietnam opens select casinos to eligible local players under pilot program

A new resolution permits eligible Vietnamese to enter casinos in Phu Quoc, Ho Tram, and Van Don under strict pilot regulations.

Child car seats surge in demand, parents fall into price ‘matrix’

Child car seats, once a niche segment, has become a vibrant market as the penalty regulation takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Hanoi construction dept addresses rampant abuses in social housing policies

Hanoi has asked the police to review, discover and handle unethical agents exploiting the process of filing applications for buying, renting or renting-to-own social housing.