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An increase in supply is needed to meet demand for affordable housing: experts

Developing the affordable housing segment is expected to help increase supply and reduce house price levels, but to attract developers, policies on land-use fees, taxes, capital, and home-buying conditions need to be clarified.

New elderly care model seeks state budget support

The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback on a draft decree guiding the implementation of the Law on Population, which proposes financial support for prenatal and newborn screening, as well as the development of community-based elderly care models.

Vietnam becomes test bed for AI-driven commerce tools

Global technology firms are stepping up efforts to roll out AI-driven commerce tools in Vietnam, as the market moves into a new phase of 'social commerce 2.0' driven by automated messaging and personalised sales.

Green transition: From an environmental choice to a business necessity

The push for energy transition stems not only from market pressure or environmental standards, but also from the need to strengthen the resilience of the economy.

Vietnam taps silver economy to drive growth amid rapid aging

The silver economy offers a new perspective on population ageing: instead of treating it as a burden, it is seen as a major economic opportunity.

Policy push enhances private sector’s role in economic growth

An official has highlighted improved conditions enabling private enterprises to take on a greater role in major national projects as a central outcome of Resolution No. 68.

Low-altitude economy emerges as new growth driver for Vietnam

Vietnam’s low-altitude economy is emerging as a new growth driver, powered by technology and data, with UAVs among six prioritised strategic tech products and related systems included in 11 national strategic technology groups.

HCM City: Investment licences granted within 15 days under special mechanism

Ho Chi Minh City will issue investment registration certificates within just 15 working days under a newly introduced special mechanism, in a move aimed at accelerating administrative procedures and improving the investment climate.

POSCO to invest over 400 million USD in battery materials plant in Thai Nguyen

POSCO Future M, a subsidiary of POSCO Group, has selected Song Cong II Industrial Park in the northern province of Thai Nguyen to build its first large-scale battery materials plant in Vietnam, according to Viglacera Corporation.

Vietnam set to capitalise on global trade shifts

Vietnam ranks eighth worldwide in electronics exports and hosts more than 170 foreign-invested semiconductor projects, primarily in chip design, assembly, testing and packaging.

Work starts on Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway, Vietnam’s first inter-regional high-speed rail line, was held in Quang Ninh province on April 12 with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in attendance.

Vietnam on track for FTSE upgrade, set to attract global capital inflows

FTSE Russell’s mid-term review has reaffirmed that Vietnam remains on track for an upgrade from frontier to secondary emerging market status, paving the way for increased passive and active international capital inflows.

First “green lane” durian shipment exported to China

The first batch of fresh durians exported under a newly applied “green lane” process was cleared for shipment to China via the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in the northern province of Lang Son on April 10.

Buying a home: why waiting for lower rates might be a mistake

Experts believe that waiting for home loan interest rates to fall is not a good idea as buyers may risk missing out on price opportunities now.

Stock market enters new cycle as reforms, foreign inflows converge

Vietnam's stock market is poised to enter a new development cycle, underpinned by structural reforms, market infrastructure upgrades and prospective foreign capital flows, insiders said.

Stock market booms, VN-Index gains nearly 80 points after good news

The Vietnamese stock market has received confirmation that the upgrade roadmap from frontier market to secondary emerging market status will continue.

Tax authority targets 108 firms for inspection in 2026

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

Green industrial parks drive next-generation FDI

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.

Vietnam car market surges as March sales double month-on-month

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

Vietnam turns challenges into opportunities: World Bank

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.