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Watermelon fields abandoned in Gia Lai amid pricing row

As talks collapse between traders and growers, hundreds of tonnes of watermelon lie abandoned, exposing the fragility of informal farm contracts.

Thailand rises to second-largest buyer of Vietnamese pepper

From seventh place, Thailand climbed to the second spot after sharply boosting imports of Vietnamese pepper in January.

Wealthy landowners hold billions in real estate but lack cash for living

Many people believe that owning billions of VND is enough to rest and retire. However, reality shows that many individuals holding large assets still need to continue to work.

ACV appoints new legal representative ahead of Long Thanh airport phase 2

The Board of Directors of Airports Corporation of Vietnam has named Le Van Khien as its new legal representative, effective February 25, as the company prepares to accelerate the Long Thanh International Airport project.

Sen Tai Thu’s former chair prosecuted for allegedly defrauding billions of dong

The Hanoi People's Procuracy has just issued an indictment to prosecute Pham Thi Hoa, born 1958, former chair of Sen Tai Thu JSC, on charges of obtaining property by fraud.

To power its ‘economic engine,’ HCMC must upgrade its ‘operating system’: expert

HCM City's room for growth under the traditional development model is increasingly limited, while new growth drivers such as technology and innovation still face obstacles, said Do Phu Tran Tinh, Director of the Institute for Policy Development.

Thaco signals move from assembler to brand builder

In a Lunar New Year message sent to employees on February 23, Tran Ba Duong, Chairman of Thaco Group, announced that the company will develop and sell passenger cars under the Thaco brand starting in 2027.

Vietnam forecast to achieve investment-grade credit rating sooner than planned

Vietnam’s goal of securing an investment-grade credit rating by 2030 could be achieved earlier than planned as the country already meets most key benchmarks, according to market analysts.

Digital transformation – a lever for building a smart tourism ecosystem

In recent years, digital transformation has become a common feature in socio-economic development strategies.

Strategy promotes sustainable growth of dairy processing industry

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 309/QD-TTg dated February 23, approving the Strategy for Dairy Industry Development through 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts operations at Lien Khuong airport from March

Vietnam Airlines will temporarily suspend all flights to and from Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong province from March 4 to August 25, following the airport’s scheduled closure for runway and taxiway repairs.

Vietnamese tilapia eye opportunities to make breakthrough

Amid ongoing volatility in global aquatic product export markets, tilapia has risen as a strategic product enabling Vietnam to diversify its export portfolio and enhance sustainable value creation.

Da Nang seeks practical investment cooperation with Dubai partners

The programme focused on promoting investment cooperation, commercialising products, developing digital assets and expanding international markets for Da Nang-based startups through direct engagement with Dubai partners.

Government rolls out action plan to advance state economic sector development

The Government on February 24 issued Resolution No. 29/NQ-CP promulgating an action programme to implement the Politburo's Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW on developing the State economic sector.

Taiwanese high-tech group chooses Vietnam as Southeast Asia manufacturing hub

UNIVACCO Technology Inc., a high-tech company headquartered in Tainan (Taiwan, China), has leased 29,742.4 sq.m of industrial land at Long Thanh Industrial Park in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Hanoi creates favourable environment for high-tech projects

Hanoi identifies science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation as key growth drivers in the new development phase.

The US$930 billion miracle and its warning signs

Vietnam’s trade reached a historic US$930 billion in 2025, but experts warn that growth by scale alone has reached its structural limits.

Three lessons, three pillars of national governance

A country’s “new look” is not measured only by highways, airports or chip factories, but by the strength of its governance - the brain guiding Vietnam’s journey toward sustainable prosperity.

SOE profits surge 26% in 2025 amid structural recovery

State-owned enterprises on the stock market posted robust profit growth in 2025, with new policy mechanisms expected to further alter the landscape.

When the fear of hunger gave way to ambition

The journey from triple-digit inflation to a US$500 billion economy reflects more than growth. It marks the liberation of human potential and the birth of a new national aspiration.