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Thu Thiem apartments in HCM City priced up to VND250-300 million/sqm

Developers of residential projects in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in HCM City mainly focus on luxury and ultra-luxury apartments, with many units priced as high as VND250 million per sqm.

2025 Int'l Craft Village Conservation and Development Festival opens in Hanoi

The 2025 International Craft Village Conservation and Development Festival opened in Hanoi on November 14, drawing representatives from over 30 countries and territories, along with thousands of artisans, experts, and creators at home and abroad.

Vietnam Online Shopping Day – Online Friday 2025 opens

The E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on November 14 held the opening ceremony of “Vietnam Online Shopping Day – Online Friday 2025.”

Party Chief receives Vice Chairman of China’s Luxshare-ICT Group

Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed the long-term commitments and expanding investment presence of China’s Luxshare-ICT Group in Vietnam when he received the group’s Vice Chairman Wang Laisheng in Hanoi on November 15.

Vietnam shows goodwill in trade talks with the United States

Vietnam has demonstrated sincerity in trade negotiations, helping the United States achieve positive outcomes with its partners, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Vietnam’s proposed high-tech law reform raises concerns among foreign investors

Revisions to Vietnam’s High-Tech Law spark concern among Korean and foreign investors over potential loss of incentives.

Vietnam and US advance reciprocal trade agreement talks

The two countries reaffirm commitment to a fair and balanced trade framework in the latest round of negotiations.

Ba Huan’s former CEO denies ties to $2 million tax debt

The founder of Ba Huan affirms she and her family are no longer involved in the company’s operations after a recent tax enforcement decision.

Motorola officially returns to the Vietnamese smartphone market

Motorola’s bold relaunch in Vietnam includes a new razr flip phone and high-capacity budget smartphones.

Vietnamese agricultural exports: from local fields to global tables

Vietnamese exports farm products to 190 markets, covering nearly the entire global map. It ranks second in rice and coffee exports, and is one of the top exporters of spices.

Vietnam earns billions from durian exports, but still imports high volumes

Vietnam has earned nearly $2.8 billion from durian exports in the first nine months of 2025, but imports have also jumped dramatically.

Vietnam targets logistics powerhouse by 2035 under new national strategy

By 2050, Vietnam's logistics sector is projected to contribute 7-9% of GDP, with logistics costs lowered to 10-12% of GDP and the LPI ranking entering the world’s top 30, backed by 10 state-of-the-art hubs.

Vietnam Foodexpo 2025 hosts nearly 400 local, foreign exhibitors

Vietnam’s flagship food industry showcase, Vietnam Foodexpo 2025, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 12, hosting more than 500 booths from nearly 400 local and foreign companies.

Vietnamese, Italian enterprises join hands to expand global supply chains

Leading businesses from Vietnam and Italy attended a business-to-business (B2B) networking event held by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on November 12.

Bac Ninh fruit festival to take place in December

The Bac Ninh Fruit Festival 2025 will not only spotlight the province’s agricultural strengths and signature produce but also reinforce its image as a dynamic and sustainably developing locality.

Vietnam to pilot online tax declaration portal this month ahead of 2026 rollout

The Department of Taxation is preparing to launch a pilot version of its online tax declaration portal later this month, a move seen as pivotal in replacing the decades-old lump-sum tax system with a digital self-declaration model from Jan. 1, 2026.

Hanoi hotel denies guest check-in; unrelated hotels suffer 1-star backlash

A viral video of a Hanoi hotel denying a guest check-in sparked outrage online. Unfortunately, other unrelated hotels with similar names are suffering from false 1-star reviews and reputational damage.

Eighth ministerial trade negotiation held between Vietnam and the US

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have held a ministerial-level negotiation on the bilateral trade reciprocity agreement between Vietnam and the United States.

Experts urge caution in Vietnam’s gold taxation strategy

As gold prices in Vietnam climb past US$6,300 per tael, the government considers new tax measures and their broader market impact.

Vietnam must abandon old growth models to escape middle-income trap

Outdated strategies and institutional inertia threaten Vietnam’s bid for long-term, innovation-driven growth.