Vietnam’s tax authority has unveiled a wide-ranging inspection plan, focusing on major real estate companies and commercial banks across key cities.

HCM City is accelerating the development of green, eco-friendly, and smart industrial parks, positioning them as a key platform to attract next-generation FDI, strengthen competitiveness, and deepen integration into global supply chains.

After a sluggish Lunar New Year period, Vietnam’s auto market roared back in March, with sales jumping sharply across major brands.

As growth across East Asia and the Pacific slows amid mounting global uncertainty, Vietnam continues to stand out for its ability to adapt and turn challenges into opportunities for reform, according to the World Bank.

Public investment disbursement nationwide was estimated at 110 trillion VND (4.23 billion USD) as of the late March, or 11% of the Government-assigned capital plan, the Finance Ministry told its quarterly press briefing in Hanoi on April 9.

A policy dialogue with Korean auto parts manufacturers took place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s outlying Dong Anh Commune on April 9, focusing on stronger supply chain ties and investment in the automotive industry.

The People’s Committee of Can Tho city on April 10 held a working session with Japan’s Kansai Electric Power Group and AEONMALL Vietnam Co., Ltd. to discuss a clean energy project planned for AEON MALL Can Tho.

Global cryptocurrency platform OKX has announced a strategic investment in Vietnam Prosperity Digital Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX), marking a significant step into Vietnam’s emerging digital asset market.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is far more than a new technology, emerging as a foundational production infrastructure and an emerging economy, unlocking massive upside for Vietnam.

The reclassification of pickup trucks as trucks under Circular 53/2024/TT-BGTVT, which has led to restrictions on entering inner-city areas, is affecting both new and used pickup markets.

Vietnam’s seafood exports posted steady growth in the first quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated 2.64 billion USD, up nearly 8% year-on-year, supported largely by strong demand from China despite mixed performance across major markets.

Vietnam’s cross-border e-commerce sector is expanding rapidly but still represents a small fraction of the country’s total trade, highlighting untapped potential for export growth, experts say.

Vietnam’s tax authority has flagged more than 400 companies earning over VND1,000 billion (US$41 million) annually yet reporting losses, highlighting potential risks of tax evasion.

As demand for blending E10 RON95 biofuel continues to rise, ensuring a stable supply of input materials such as cassava and maize for ethanol production remains a significant challenge, requiring coordinated and comprehensive solutions.

A draft decree guiding the implementation of the Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law is being widely viewed by legal experts as a strategic policy move, going beyond mere technical tax adjustments to support long-term economic transformation.

Once seen as a two-in-one choice for many Vietnamese - stylish for city driving yet practical for carrying goods - pickup trucks have enjoyed nearly a decade of strong growth in the domestic market. However, the situation may now be changing.

Commercial banks have reached strong consensus on reducing market interest rates to support businesses and individuals, committing to lower both deposit and lending rates following a high-level meeting.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction says that improving housing supply will help stabilize the overall market, limit unreasonable price increases, and create more favorable conditions for genuine homebuyers.

Rising geopolitical risks could quickly impact Vietnam through energy prices, inflation, and global economic volatility.

Cashless payments have recorded impressive growth from the beginning of this year, with many transaction channels increasing by over 30%, showing a clear shift in consumer payment behaviour, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).