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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.

Black Friday discounts up to 80% still fail to attract shoppers

Many fashion stores in Hanoi are offering discounts of up to 70-80 percent for Black Friday, yet customer traffic remains low.

HCM City, WEF issue joint statement to boost smart manufacturing

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the World Economic Forum (WEF) released a joint statement on promoting smart manufacturing and responsible industrial transformation in Vietnam on November 26.

Vietnam, EFTA working on 18th FTA negotiation round in Da Nang

After the first day of discussions, both sides are working hard to narrow the remaining gaps and that the 18th round is progressing very positively.

PM hosts int’l guests attending Autumn Economic Forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 hosted separate receptions for international guests attending the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, which is underway in Ho Chi Minh City.

VN, Singapore-based firm strengthen cooperation in e-commerce, digital export

The Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (iDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Shopee Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on November 25 to strengthen cooperation in cross-border e-commerce.

VN ready for effective cooperation based on “harmonised interests, shared risks”

VN stands ready to engage in effective cooperation with all international partners on the principle of “harmonised interests and shared risks”, PM Pham Minh Chinh stated at the opening and plenary sessions of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.

American farmers want more access to Vietnamese market: official

The US is seeking greater access to the Vietnamese market, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Luke J. Lindberg has said.

Global On-Chain Economy Alliance launched in HCM City

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25 introduced the Global On-Chain Economy Alliance to pilot next-generation digital finance models, promote innovation, and attract international capital.

HCM City partners with Binance to advance Int'l Financial Centre development

The HCM City Department of Finance and Binance on November 26 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation to accelerate the development of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC – HCMC).

HCM City advances cooperation with WEF, Ant International

Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc today held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based Ant International.

Vietnam ready to accelerate high-impact PPP projects

Vietnam’s PPP model will play an increasingly critical role in delivering modern, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

Vietnam’s top three agricultural exports set new global records

Vietnam’s agricultural sector is celebrating an unprecedented milestone: coffee, cashew, and pepper - three of its flagship exports - have simultaneously set new historical records, both in quantity and export value.

Vietnam's digital economy hits $39 billion, AI and e-commerce drive growth

Vietnam’s digital economy is on track to hit USD 39 billion by the end of 2025, reflecting a 17% growth from the previous year.

Fierce head-to-head showdowns shape Vietnam’s car market landscape

Vietnam’s auto market continues to witness intense rivalries between major brands, with Toyota and Mitsubishi engaged in two high-stakes face-offs in the B-SUV and pickup segments.

Lack of import rule forces businesses to buy from unaccounted-for gold sources

The inability to legally access imported gold through a clear policy mechanism has forced businesses to use unaccounted-for gold sources to maintain production and supply to the market.

State Bank issues emergency directive to aid storm-ravaged regions

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued an urgent directive requiring credit institutions to implement relief measures for customers impacted by Typhoons No. 12 and 13 across central Vietnam.