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With sky-high prices, HCMC apartments no longer for average earners

The boom of high-end projects has pushed apartment prices in HCMC to record high levels. This trend is making the home ownership dream increasingly out of reach for middle-income earners.

Belavia launches first direct flight from Belarus to Phu Quoc

A fully booked aircraft carrying 281 passengers operated by Belavia Belarusian Airlines safely landed at Phu Quoc International Airport on October 12, marking the carrier’s inaugural direct flight connecting Minsk (Belarus) with Phu Quoc island.

Only outstanding products displayed at upcoming Autumn Fair 2025: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has demanded that those displayed at the Autumn Fair 2025, scheduled to open in Hanoi on October 26 and run through November 4, must be outstanding products meeting rigorous quality controls.

Auto market recovery driven by fully-assembled imported vehicles

Imported cars outpaced domestically assembled ones in September, pushing the recovery of Vietnam’s automobile market, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

Vietnam to host first international exhibition on fisheries science-technology

The first Vietnam International Exhibition on Aquatic Science and Technology (VINAFIS EXPO 2026) will take place from April 28-30 in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Vietnam Fisheries Rising.”

Green bond disclosure handbook unveiled in Hanoi

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in collaboration with the UK Embassy, held a workshop in Hanoi on October 13 to unveil a green bond disclosure handbook designed to boost transparency and advance the green finance market.

Hanoi to host Green Building & Transportation Week

The Vietnam Green Building and Transportation Week 2025 will open in Hanoi on October 29 with the theme “Innovation in sustainable construction: Promoting green building and green transport development”.

Export tariff on gold jewellery cut to 0% from October 10

The export tariff for gold or silver products has been reduced from 1% to 0%, according to a recent Government decree.

Italian Expo Danang 2025 to feature nearly 50 Italian enterprises

Nearly 50 Italian businesses are set to participate in the Italian Expo Danang 2025, which will take place from November 6 to 8 at APEC Park in the central city of Da Nang.

Dong Nai plans $16 billion free trade zone linked to Long Thanh airport

A massive free trade zone surrounding Long Thanh airport could transform Dong Nai into a global logistics and innovation hub.

Hanoi’s social housing hits record prices, ministry orders investigation

As social housing prices in Hanoi soar to nearly USD 1,200 per square meter, the Ministry of Construction demands an official review.

Vietnam’s industry rises from outsourcing to innovation

Once reliant on assembly, Vietnam is now mastering core technologies and building a creative industrial future.

Vietnam forms low altitude economy alliance, targets $10 billion growth

Vietnam has officially launched the Low Altitude Economy Alliance (LAE), appointing Nguyen Van Khoa, CEO of FPT Corporation, as its first president.

Adamo Software wins big at Vietnam ICT Awards 2025

Adamo Software won five honors at Vietnam’s 2025 ICT Companies Awards, reaffirming its reputation for innovation in global digital services, healthcare solutions, and transformation consulting.

Four transferred banks show strong recovery after restructuring

After nearly a year of mandatory transfer, four banks — CBBank, Oceanbank, GPBank and DongABank — have shown significant improvements in operations, finance and technology.

Government issues decree on strategic trade control

Decree No. 259/2025/ND-CP, dated October 10, 2025, defines strategic goods as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), conventional weapons, and dual-use items that can be used for the development, production, or deployment of such weapons.

Vietnam’s packaging industry goes green amidst waste crisis

Packaging waste has become a major challenge to Vietnam’s sustainable development, driving a shift to green packaging and recycling for a circular economy.

HCM City to cut business red tape, pledges better public service

Ho Chi Minh City will streamline administrative procedures and adopt a business-centered approach to public service delivery, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, Nguyen Loc Ha.

Work starts on 2.6-billion-USD LNG power plant in Hung Yen province

The project is a result of the strategic Vietnam – Japan partnership in clean energy development.

Cross-border e-commerce: a strategic driver for national exports

The country's e-commerce market was estimated to reach over 25 billion USD last year, marking year-on-year growth of 20%.