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Green industrial parks draw FDI to northern Vietnam

From 2026, the industrial real estate market in the northern region is forecast to enter a new growth phase as strategic infrastructure projects near completion, supply expands, and green industrial parks become a decisive factor for FDI.

VIFA EXPO 2026 expands with record scale and global participation

With 650 exhibitors and 2,500 booths across 45,000 square meters, VIFA EXPO 2026 highlights Vietnam’s growing influence in the global furniture trade.

Vietnam seeks to guide real estate capital to the right projects

Vietnam’s latest credit controls are designed to reduce speculative borrowing while ensuring that viable housing and development projects continue receiving funding.

National assembly chairman attends launch of key transport project in Dong Nai

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the launch of a major infrastructure project in Dong Nai aimed at improving connectivity to the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway and boosting regional development.

Young adults grapple with how much money is needed for financial freedom

Many Vietnamese professionals dream of escaping high-pressure jobs be becoming financially independent.

Vietnam furniture firms told not to fear ultra-cheap Chinese rivals

Vietnam’s furniture industry is finding new momentum in e-commerce, with some companies reaching billion-dollar revenues by shifting from contract manufacturing to original design.

Middle East conflict: What is the biggest pressure on Vietnam’s economy?

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating mounting pressure on the global economy, with rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions posing potential challenges for Vietnam.

Public investment disbursement slows as many agencies fall behind

Vietnam’s public investment disbursement reached just 5.6 percent of the annual plan in the first two months of 2026, with dozens of ministries, agencies and localities reporting rates below the national average.

Rising interest rates reshape Vietnam’s property market

As lending rates climb and credit tightens, Vietnam’s real estate market is entering a new phase where short-term speculation fades and long-term investment becomes the dominant force.

Vietnam seafood exports face major test amid Middle East shipping shock

Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global shipping routes, pushing freight and insurance costs sharply higher and threatening supply chains for Vietnam’s seafood exporters.

From macroeconomic stability to breakthrough aspirations

International confidence in Vietnam rests not only on numerical forecasts, but on the conviction that the country is well-positioned to translate macroeconomic stability into a powerful engine of reform and innovation.

Vietnam offers special support for Middle East airlines amid disruptions

Vietnam has introduced a rare emergency policy to support Middle Eastern airlines affected by regional conflict, including a 50 percent reduction in overnight aircraft parking fees.

Real estate market in 2026 tipped to rebound with cautious momentum: official

Vietnam’s real estate market is poised for a clearer recovery in 2026, according to Ha Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Housing and Real Estate Market Management under the Ministry of Construction (MoC).

SBV vows agile policy response amid global headwinds

In the coming period, the SBV will calibrate interest rate management in line with macroeconomic developments and inflation trends, while requiring credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to enhance transparency.

Vietnam stocks rebound despite turmoil across Asian markets

Vietnam’s stock market staged an unexpected rebound at the close of trading on March 4, even as several Asian markets plunged sharply and triggered circuit breakers amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnam attends Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit 2026

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu attended the Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit (CABS) 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from March 3–4.

Vietnam’s electric motorbike market accelerates into new era

Policy shifts, aggressive expansion by major brands and rising consumer demand are setting the stage for a transformative year for Vietnam’s electric motorbike market.

When growth leverage reaches its limit

Tighter credit control signals a turning point as Vietnam reassesses growth driven by real estate and financial leverage.

Vietnam Airlines maintains 12 direct routes linking Vietnam, Europe

Any route adjustments may result in longer flight times and cause knock-on impacts across the airline’s broader network, but the carrier emphasised such measures are necessary, reaffirming safety as the top priority in all operational decisions.

Qatar Airways continues cancelling flights from Vietnam to Middle East

Qatar Airways has continued cancelling several passenger and cargo flights from Vietnam to the Middle East amid ongoing security concerns in the region.