Overcoming post-pandemic challenges, the wood industry rebounds with record exports, securing Vietnam’s global rank among top suppliers.

Accounting for 69.3% of total import value, Vietnam has become the largest supplier of “black gold” - pepper - to the United States in 2025, driven by high export prices.

Raising the annual revenue threshold for mandatory e-invoice issuance from $40,000 to $120,000 could lead to harmful consequences, experts caution.

Vietnam’s first licensed casino, once a lavish landmark, now sits abandoned and forgotten.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is expected to earn USD 46 billion in exports in 2025, up 5.6% year-on-year, solidifying the country’s position as one of the world’s three largest exporters.

Can Gio international transshipment port will focus on global container transit, while Cai Mep – Thi Vai serves as Vietnam’s main gateway port - a strategic division to boost national competitiveness.

A new decree will authorize enforcement agencies to seize not just shared business property but also individual assets of household business members if penalties go unpaid.

Ending 2025 on a high note, Vietnam’s industrial sector recorded 9.5% growth and moved closer to becoming a vital link in the world’s production networks.

Despite sky-high values, many storefronts on central Hanoi’s Hue Street remain shuttered, waiting for tenants.

The Hanoi Stock Exchange has announced the cancellation of nearly 710 million FLC shares from UPCoM, effective December 31, marking the company’s complete exit from Vietnam’s stock market.

Once hailed for affordable housing, the Muong Thanh boss now stands trial over alleged deceit in property sales.

Vietnam's stock market opened sharply lower on December 26, with shares linked to the Vingroup conglomerate hitting the floor after the company announced its withdrawal from the North-South high-speed railway project.

With Vietnam’s total foreign trade turnover projected to near 920 billion USD in 2025, the role of e-commerce in supporting exports is no longer theoretical.

A key priority in 2026 is ensuring sustainable budget revenue by broadening collection sources and minimising losses.

A series of socio-economic targets for 2026 has been approved by the National Assembly, including GDP growth of at least 10%; GDP per capita of 5,400–5,500 USD, consumer price index hike of around 4.5%, and labour productivity gains of about 8.5%.

Over the past ten years, the E&E sector has become one of Vietnam’s most dynamic growth engines, drawing substantial inflows of high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) from multinational corporations.

Vietnam Customs on December 25 held a ceremony to mark the country’s total import-export turnover surpassing 900 billion USD for the first time - the highest level ever recorded and a significant achievement in its international economic integration.

Real estate projects in Vietnam that have been delayed by regulatory obstacles will gradually see their difficulties resolved, helping to increase market supply and unlock resources for development.

The rise of new investment channels and asset classes, spurred by the establishment of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam, is posing increasing challenges for anti-money laundering efforts, said insiders.

As of December 31, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to continue leading the nation in valid FDI capital and project numbers, with total registered capital standing at 141.9 billion USD across 20,310 projects.