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HCM City approves $4.2 billion metro project connecting Ben Thanh to Can Gio

The high-speed metro line will span 54km, reaching speeds up to 350km/h, with the first phase set to launch by 2028.

A year-end frenzy: Car buyers win big in Vietnam’s December price war

December has turned into a buyer’s market in Vietnam, as automakers roll out record-breaking discounts and fee waivers in a bid to boost year-end sales.

Vietnam must chart a new growth model to escape the middle-income trap

Experts urge Vietnam to embrace a new economic strategy, driven by innovation and institutional reform.

Global investors eye infrastructure and green energy in Khanh Hoa

International financial institutions from France, Australia, and Singapore explore high-potential projects in central Vietnam.

'Matchbox' houses on Bui Vien Walking Street priced up to VND600 million/sqm

Despite their small size and location in deep alleys, the so-called matchbox houses on Bui Vien Street, HCMC's premier entertainment street for backpackers, still command sky-high selling prices.

Sabeco sees $3.7 billion drop, but is still a money-making machine

The sharp decline in Sabeco’s share price has wiped out more than 70 percent of the value of the stake that Thaibev, owned by a Thai billionaire, acquired at the end of 2017, leaving it at under $1.3 billion.

VN braces for pork price surge ahead of Tet after ASF culls 1.23 million pigs

Tet (Lunar New Year) pork prices could reach 70,000 VND/kg as demand spikes and African swine fever (ASF) hits local supply.

Handoff land procedures to communes: good for people, bad for quality?

The proposal to delegate land-related administrative procedures to commune/ward authorities has drawn significant attention from VietNamNet readers.

Locally assembled cars hit record high as Vietnam's auto market heats up

The number of new cars entering the Vietnamese market soared in November, with locally assembled vehicles hitting their highest monthly output of the year - a promising sign as the auto sector enters its peak sales season.

HCM City needs strong reform

The following is the second part of an interview given by Nguyen Dinh Cung to VietNamNet about new opportunities for HCMC, considered the ‘locomotive’ of the national economy.

Non-taxable revenue threshold to rise to VND500 million for business households

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed raising the annual revenue threshold exempt from Personal Incone Tax from VND200 million to VND500 million. An estimated 2.3 million household businesses would not be subject to tax.

South Korea’s billion-dollar lifestyle economy inspires VN's next growth model

With strong exports in culture-driven products like K-pop, cosmetics, and traditional fashion, South Korea is reaping the rewards of its lifestyle-focused strategy. Vietnam may be next.

Vietnam Expo 2025 strengthens Vietnam-Hong Kong trade ties

With bilateral trade soaring over 30%, Vietnam Expo 2025 is the platform turning figures into cross-border business success.

Trillions of dong stuck because of VAT procedures, ministry to amend law

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has submitted a draft to amend and supplement the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law to remove bottlenecks in tax refunds, helping to unblock capital flow for businesses.

VN to launch free trade zones in 2026, starting with Da Nang, Hai Phong, HCMC

The Prime Minister pushes forward pilot plans for free trade zones as strategic economic engines for the country’s future.

K+ shuts down after 16 years, reshaping Vietnam’s TV landscape

After dominating the Premier League broadcasting scene, K+ bows out amid mounting debt and the rise of OTT.

Vietnam’s durian industry sets historic milestone with USD 3.34 billion

In just the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s durian exports reached nearly USD 3.34 billion, officially surpassing the full-year figure of USD 3.2 billion in 2024 and setting a new all-time high.

Bamboo Airways pins revival hopes on fleet growth and financial overhaul

Bamboo Airways plans to receive new aircraft in December 2025 as part of a strategy to restore its former market position.

Can all land procedures be transferred to wards and communes?

It is very difficult, and even not feasible, to confirm whether the communal/ward level has sufficient capacity to undertake land registration.

To maintain its leading role, HCM City must step out of old constraints: experts

After more than two years of implementation, Resolution 98 still has not created a significant change. Nguyen Dinh Cung, a respected economist, said the resolution had initially been designed within the framework of outdated thinking and law.