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Autumn Fair 2025: Vietnam – New Zealand business connectivity strengthened

A New Zealand business delegation led by the ASEAN–New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC) has paid a working visit to Vietnam, where they join the first Autumn Fair 2025, currently taking place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s durian exports set to break $3.5 billion record despite setbacks

Despite a series of disruptions, Vietnam’s durian industry has earned over $3.2 billion in export revenue within the first 10 months of 2025. The total annual value is projected to hit an all-time high.

Vietnam, UK aim for sustainable partnership in science, technology

More than 80 education experts, representatives of universities from both Vietnam and the United Kingdom, businesses, and international organisations attended a recent forum in London.

Hanoi cafés shut down after a decade of success

Over 50,000 F&B outlets shut down across Vietnam in 2025. Hanoi cafés are closing amid high rents and shrinking customer traffic.

Durian exports resume after lab testing delays resolved

A temporary shutdown of testing labs delayed the clearance of nearly 2,000 durian containers from Dak Lak. Authorities confirm the situation is now under control and exports continue smoothly.

Supporting industries expected to become key link in supply chains

Now is a golden opportunity for supporting industries – a backbone of modern manufacturing – to break through as global “eagles” (multinational corporations) are actively seeking reliable partners for their supply chains, many insiders have said.

PM orders int’l financial centre become operational this November

The PM stressed the need for strong determination, great effort, and decisive action—avoiding both perfectionism and haste, yet seizing every opportunity—with a commitment to completing each task thoroughly and deliver tangible results.

Agricultural sector to cut at least 15% greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

Vietnam's agricultural sector aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2035, compared to the baseline set in 2020.

Vietnam shines as Asia’s growth bright spot amid global economic volatility

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.

IFC to help position Vietnam in global financial network: PM

A conference discussing the building of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam was held under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 1.

Vietnam’s path to 10% growth starts with consumer confidence

Reviving household spending is key to unlocking sustainable economic acceleration.

Hanoi’s land revenue surge fuels housing crisis

Hanoi faces a deepening dilemma: it wants to both raise revenue from land and reduce housing prices. But these two goals cancel each other out.

Vietnam shines as Asia’s growth bright spot amid global economic volatility

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.

HCM City eyes to attract high-quality FDI

HCM City holds advantages in attracting the business community and foreign investors; however, it needs to continue administrative reforms and improve policy implementation to mobilise high-quality and sustainable capital for its development goals.

As data improves, administrative procedures will be reduced accordingly: MOJ

Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh said the solution to simplify and reduce administrative procedures is to cut procedures in step with the progress of data completion.

After losing VND1 billion, cafe owner realizes fatal mistake

After investing nearly VND1 billion, the owner of a cafe had to shut it down. The failure led to the realization of a major mistake that had cost him everything.

Rethinking urban development: how ESG principles can shape a happier future

Bui Thi An, the Hanoi Party Congress discussed a new criterion, “happy citizens”, used to build urban areas under the ESG (Environment-Social-Governance) principle.

Vietnam, UK boost partnership in trade, clean energy

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade signed a memorandum of understanding on clean energy cooperation with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and another MoU on product safety with the UK Department for Business and Trade.

Vietnam launches national traceability platform for export products

NDATrace empowers businesses and consumers to verify product origin and quality with a single digital ID.

NA deputies propose solutions to stabilize housing prices in major cities

To reduce housing prices, National Assembly Deputy Tran Hoang Ngan (HCMC) said that a rental housing model would be a sustainable approach to housing needs.