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Restructuring rice sector requires state – enterprise – bank collaboration

Restructuring Vietnam’s rice sector from production to trade has become an inevitable course of action as rice exports in early 2026 face a dual challenge from unfavorable market conditions and limited procurement and storage capacity, said insiders.

Ho Chi Minh City – A magnet for global capability centres

Quality talent, cost advantages, & an expanding pipeline of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are turning HCMC into an increasingly strategic long-term destination for multinational corporations establishing or expanding Global Capability Centers.

PM sets digital, green priorities for private sector

The PM instructed ministries, agencies, and local authorities to sustain their pursuit of the resolution, in line with the 14th National Party Congress’s and the Politburo’s resolutions.

Hanel PT named Outstanding Vietnamese Supplier 2025 in electronics

Awarded by VCCI, Hanel PT’s honor reflects the shift toward high-standard, long-term collaboration in global manufacturing.

Da Nang real estate heats up as investors from Hanoi and HCMC pour in

With over 13,700 new units and 8,200 transactions in 2025, Da Nang’s market is bouncing back, fueled by capital from Vietnam’s two biggest cities.

Tet windfall for Vietnamese pig farmers as pork prices spike

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, live hog prices have surged across Vietnam, driving retail pork costs sharply upward. For livestock farmers, this spike is turning into a windfall season.

HCM City approves $2 billion port project to welcome world’s largest vessels

On January 30, Ho Chi Minh City authorities approved the investment policy for the Cai Mep Ha general and container port project, with a total estimated investment of over $2 billion (more than VND50.82 trillion).

Vietnam’s gaming sector eyes billion-dollar milestone by 2030

Officials say the Vietnamese gaming industry is poised for explosive growth as policy, investment, and talent converge.

Gold fever at dawn: Hanoi buyers line up from 3AM despite sharp price drops

Gold prices surged, then fell steeply, leaving many investors who bought in at $7,700 per tael anxiously fearing heavy losses. Yet demand remained relentless, with people lining up from as early as 3 a.m. to buy gold.

Hanoi apartment prices pass $4,100/m² as mortgage rates climb

Housing demand holds strong at $160,000–$210,000, but rising mortgage rates are beginning to dampen buying sentiment.

New corporate tax rule: No cash wages over VND5 million

From December 15, 2025, any wage or salary payment of VND5 million or more must be made via cashless methods to qualify as deductible business expenses.

Gold rush grips Vietnam as prices soar past $7,700 a tael

Long queues and sold-out signs are back at gold shops across Vietnam as SJC prices surge to record highs, fanning both hope and fear among investors.

CMC partners with NTT DATA to expand high-quality IT talent for Japan

The strategic partnership aims to build a robust service model capable of delivering large-scale, high-tech IT projects between Japan and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s restructured banks return to profit after years of losses

After several consecutive years of losses, all four Vietnamese banks under mandatory transfer - GPBank, Vikki Bank, VCBNeo, and MBV - have now reported profits for the year 2025, as confirmed by their respective parent institutions.

Vietnam targets new export growth milestone in 2026

Vietnam has set a target of expanding exports by 8% in 2026, equivalent to a turnover of around 513 billion USD by broadening market access and increase added values.

New legal framework for Mobile Money to take effect in Vietnam soon

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a decision promulgating an implementation plan for Government Decree No. 368/2025/ND-CP on the provision of Mobile Money services.

Digital economy expected to revamp growth model

Meeting the goals set in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, including a digital economy share of at least 30% of GDP by 2030 and 50% by 2045, will demand more substantive, high-value progress fueled by breakthrough innovations.

Vietnam ranks third globally in cassava exports, supply chain faces challenges

Vietnam currently ranks third in the world in cassava exports, but its cassava supply chain continues to face significant challenges, heard a meeting held in Hanoi on January 28.

Vietnam’s tilapia exports to US accelerate

Tilapia exports to the US surged by 173% in 2025, as two major suppliers of the food, including China and Brazil, faced high tariffs, altering the supply landscape in this market.

Spring Fair 2026 to promote Vietnamese goods, Tet traditions

The fair is expected to deliver more competitive prices than those on the wider market, and also improve transparency and strengthen consumer confidence in domestic products, particularly as interest in quality and traceability continues to rise.