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Vietnam's budget revenue nears $72 billion, investment tops $13 billion

As of August 5, Vietnam's state budget revenue had reached nearly $72 billion, equivalent to almost 75% of the 2026 target. Meanwhile, public investment disbursement stood at 38.1% of the plan assigned by the National Assembly and Prime Minister.

Vietnam’s seafood exports near record $12 billion but hurdles mount

Vietnam’s seafood exports are heading towards $12 billion this year, potentially the highest level on record. Yet one of the country’s export strengths is facing a growing list of challenges.

iPhone 17 prices fall in Vietnam ahead of iPhone 18

With Apple expected to unveil the iPhone 18 in about a month, Vietnamese retailers are cutting iPhone 17 prices, with some Pro models now discounted by as much as $171.

Vietnam imports $1.46 billion of meat as domestic prices decline

Cheap imported meat is adding pressure to Vietnam's livestock industry, where abundant domestic supply and sluggish consumption have driven chicken and pork prices down.

Truong My Lan's diamond earrings set for August auction

A pair of natural diamond earrings belonging to Truong My Lan will go under the hammer on August 21, with a starting price of more than $357,000.

Localities need innovative mindsets to drive double-digit growth

Now that various special mechanisms have been granted, local authorities must have innovative development mindsets, fully leverage their distinct advantages, and foster a favorable business environment to achieve double-digit economic growth.

HCMC apartment supply scarce in inner city, prices approach VND1 bil/sqm

New apartment supply in HCMC is shifting heavily outward as central land reserves have grown increasingly scarce. While price levels have hit new peaks, several projects continue to record transactions.

Vietnam sees more businesses, but resilience remains weak

Vietnam continues to attract new businesses, but rising market exits and weak profitability highlight the challenges facing much of the private sector.

VN to return as Partner Country at Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026

Vietnam will return as the Partner Country at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026, set for September 25–29, following a strong showing at the 2024 event.

Over 300 Asia-Pacific finance leaders to gather in Hanoi for TRF’26

Hanoi will host more than 300 senior executives, experts and partners at TRF’26 APAC as banks across the region navigate AI, cloud and digital transformation.

AI drives rise of sleepless enterprises in Vietnam

Enterprises that never sleep are emerging as a new trend to boost competitiveness in the AI era, as Vietnamese businesses increasingly deploy AI to keep operations running around the clock, freeing employees to focus more on strategy and innovation.

Woman turns forgotten mountain yam into a highland specialty

Once a survival food during the lean season, mountain yam is now generating new income for highland communities in northern Vietnam through value-added processing.

Resolution helps attract new wave of high-quality Korean investment

The RoK is currently Vietnam's largest foreign investor by cumulative registered capital, with more than 10,400 valid projects worth over 95 billion USD.

Vietnam shifts FDI strategy from quantity to quality

Resolution 10 marks a shift from attracting foreign capital at scale to building a high-quality FDI ecosystem, with stronger links to Vietnamese businesses and global value chains, experts say.

Vietnam's durian exports set sights on new record

Vietnam's durian industry is poised for another year of record-breaking export earnings as stronger institutional reforms.

Vietnam remains key market for Polish food producers

Poland is stepping up efforts to expand its food exports to Vietnam, reaffirming the Southeast Asian nation as one of its priority markets amid growing trade opportunities under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vietnam looks to domestic market to sustain wood industry growth

Vietnam’s domestic wood and furniture market is brimming with untapped potential but remains far below its weight, industry experts said, calling for a serious overhaul of market infrastructure and a transparent consumer ecosystem.

Revised master plan of Vung Ang EZ approved

The Vung Ang Economic Zone in central province of Ha Tinh will be developed into a multi-sector and multi-functional coastal economic hub driven by industry, seaport and logistics services, according to its recently approved revised master plan.

British investors propose $18-bln projects in Quang Ninh

British investors have proposed an 18-billion-USD deep-sea port and eco-industrial urban complex in the northern province of Quang Ninh as local authorities reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating strategic, high-value investment projects.

Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers

Deputies to the 16th National Assembly on August 7 discussed a draft resolution providing special mechanisms and policies to address difficulties facing projects serving the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc special zone.