According to the State Bank of Vietnam, nearly 87% of Vietnamese adults had bank accounts as of early this year, while the number of non-cash payment transactions has been growing by nearly 59% annually.

A modern economy should not be measured by whether homeownership rates are high or low, but by whether people can live safely and affordably in urban areas.

In 2025 alone, the National Assembly passed 89 laws. Combined with 2024, the total number of newly enacted or amended laws reached 120, exceeding the total for the previous eight years combined.

Vietnam's automobile market continued to show signs of cooling in May, even as manufacturers and dealerships rolled out a series of aggressive discount campaigns aimed at stimulating demand.

Why must Vietnam shift from a ‘homeownership’ mindset to a ‘housing access’ approach?

Experts at a recent scientific symposium in Ho Chi Minh City highlighted emerging evidence linking A2 protein to benefits that extend far beyond digestion.

The price of many used cars have dropped by tens of millions of VND, yet purchasing power remains weak. Sellers report that caution surrounding costs and changes in fuel usage continue to keep the market sluggish.

After increasing selling prices, a rice-paper enterprise sold more products and expanded its market. Conversely, a coffee brand slashed its expected profits to expand its scale.

Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung on June 8 had a meeting with Eric M. Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil.

Although Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of nearly $14 billion in the first 5 months of 2026, the agriculture sector continued to stand out as a major contributor to external trade, generating a surplus of $7.5 billion.

Vietnam’s identity as a maritime nation is rooted in its geography, history and culture. The East Sea has long supported trade, cultural exchange, sovereignty protection and the development of resilient coastal communities.

The 11.2% jump in Vietnam’s total retail sales of consumer goods and services during the first five months of 2026 underscores the continued strength of domestic consumption as a key driver of economic expansion.

Vietnam's anti-fraud payment platform has issued alerts to more than 4.4 million customers.

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to revive stalled property projects as part of a broader strategy to boost growth and stabilize housing prices.

Vietnam’s pepper exports brought home 789.2 million USD from 122,600 tons shipped in January through May, a 21.7% surge in volume and a 13.9% increase in value from a year earlier, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association.

Vietnam Airlines Group will provide nearly 5.5 million seats on domestic routes from now until August 16 to meet peak summer travel demand, including around 2.2 million seats offered at promotional fares on various routes.

E-commerce platforms are raising fees, forcing sellers to increase prices or cut promotions, which is narrowing the price gap between online purchases and traditional offline sales.

Vietnam targets that by 2030, 95% of people aged 15 and above will have bank transaction accounts, while the value of cashless payments will reach 30 times GDP.

Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 9.1% year-on-year, the highest growth rate for the period in the past four years.

The Government has issued a resolution directing ministries, ministry-level agencies, and provincial and municipal authorities to continue implementing socio-economic development tasks and solutions in a serious, coordinated and effective manner.