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VPSF 2025: Reform needed to protect private sector from legal risks

Institutional and legal bottlenecks are stalling the development of Vietnam’s private sector, with experts warning that the blurred line between administrative violations and criminal offenses is eroding business confidence.

Vietnam to reform energy market for fairness, innovation, and security

Vietnam’s new energy resolution promotes private investment, technological innovation, and a competitive electricity market.

Vietnam – a ‘shining star’ in global fdi flows

Eighty years after the August Revolution of 1945, Vietnam is emerging as a “shining star” in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

FPT CEO: Vietnamese businesses must unite to succeed

At the Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025, FPT CEO called for unity, collaboration, and digital skills to drive national transformation.

Vietnam launches roadmap to upgrade stock market to emerging status

The government’s new plan sets clear goals to lift Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to emerging market by 2025, targeting international benchmarks.

Deputy PM demands urgent action on delayed power projects

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has delivered a strong message to authorities and investors, urging immediate action to accelerate the implementation of power projects and warning of strict measures against delays.

Who will cover EVN’s $1.8 billion loss?

The state utility’s unresolved deficit raises the question: how can the burden be distributed transparently and fairly among consumers?

Vietnam targets stock market as capital flees overheated assets

As gold and real estate soar to risky heights, major reforms aim to redirect capital into securities, stabilizing the economy.

Coastal resort projects in HCMC abandoned, prime land left idle

Despite multi-million-dollar investments, luxury resorts along Ho Chi Minh City’s coast sit deserted, overrun by weeds and time.

Vietnam sees golden opportunity from cross-border e-commerce

Cross-border e-commerce is set to become one of the strategic pillars in VN master plan for e-commerce development during 2026–2030, as the country looks to build a sustainable digital export ecosystem and enhance global competitiveness.

Vietnam pins high hope on economic locomotives for higher growth

Given that the growth task for 2025 still faces many challenges, achieving the growth target of 8.3–8.5% relies heavily on the acceleration of localities that are key economic drivers of the country.

Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 seeks new path forward

The Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025) opened in Hanoi on September 15, packing in over 1,500 entrepreneurs, economists, and international organisations across four thematic sessions to reshape Vietnam’s private sector landscape.

Vietnam’s handmade goods earn $574M from global markets

Vietnamese handmade crafts made from bamboo, rattan, and seagrass are gaining popularity in markets like the US and Japan, helping Vietnam earn $574 million in eight months.

Vietnamese shrimp exporters earn 767 million USD from China

Vietnam’s lobster and large tiger prawn products are popular with Chinese consumers, helping Vietnamese exporters earn 767 million USD from shipments to the country, which has a massive population of more than 1.4 billion.

Will Skoda Slavia shake up Vietnam’s budget sedan market?

The Czech carmaker introduces its new B-segment sedan, Skoda Slavia, with competitive pricing and features to take on established Japanese and Korean rivals.

Vietnam enters decisive decade to define economic destiny

Experts urge reform as the country restructures government, pushes tech, and eyes global leadership.

Vietnam signs off 1 million tons of CO₂ to IBRD in major climate move

Carbon credits from five provinces mark a new milestone in global climate cooperation.

Vietnam’s hard lesson in rice branding and intellectual property

Scientific breeding and private innovation propelled Vietnam’s exports, but branding battles now threaten progress.

Vietnam takes urgent action to retain access to US seafood market

Officials race to comply with 12 US requirements that could cost Vietnam USD 200 million if ignored.

Vietnam’s aviation industry struggles to move up the value chain

Without technology investment and regulatory reforms, Vietnam risks being left out of the global aviation supply chain.