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Wealth and influence: The rise of Vietnam’s second-generation tycoons

Vietnam’s business succession trend gains momentum as second-generation heirs enter corporate management and ownership structures.

EVN calls for clearer rules before approving solar projects with battery storage

The utility argues that while battery storage raises investment costs, its effectiveness for large-scale solar projects remains insufficiently defined.

Vietnam collects over $54 billion in budget revenue by mid-June

Vietnam’s state budget revenue surpassed VND1.42 quadrillion by mid-June, while public investment disbursement remained below one-quarter of the annual target.

Vietnam-Singapore trade reflects deeper integration in supply chains

Trade between Vietnam and Singapore in the first five months of 2026 continued to demonstrate the growing integration of the two economies in industrial, technology and energy supply chains.

E-commerce opens new growth opportunities for Vietnam’s fashion industry

Vietnam’s fashion industry is poised for a new phase of growth as e-commerce adoption accelerates, though businesses must overcome challenges in branding, sustainability and digital transformation to fully capture the opportunity.

Rooftop solar and battery storage save millions for homeowners

By installing rooftop solar power coupled with a battery energy storage system, Nguyen Minh Hoang's family in Tuyen Quang cancomfortably use electrical appliances and charge their electric vehicle, while their electricity bills drop sharply.

New book maps out 40-year evolution of Vietnam’s private economy

From requiring dozens of seals to secure business permits to embedding freedom of enterprise as a core law, Vietnam's private economy has fundamentally rewritten the nation's development mindset.

Vietnamese, Cambodian localities boost investment cooperation

A bilateral investment promotion conference between Cambodia’s Stung Treng province and Vietnam’s Gia Lai province was held in Stung Treng city on June 18, aiming to strengthen investment and business ties between the two localities.

Electric vehicle adoption accelerates in Vietnam

Vietnam had a total of 374,816 electric vehicles (EVs) in circulation nationwide as of the end of May 2026, reflecting a growing shift toward green transport, particularly in the private vehicle and public passenger transport segments.

Vietnam affirms position in ASEAN, creating new growth space

Vietnam has emerged as an increasingly important driver of regional economic integration over the past three decades, with two-way trade with ASEAN soaring to approximately 91 billion USD in 2025 from only 3.26 billion USD in 1995.

Intel celebrates two decades of investment in Vietnam

US tech giant Intel recently marked its 20th anniversary in Vietnam and reaffirmed its commitment to investing 4.1 billion USD in the country.

Bac Ninh plans 5,000ha free trade zone linked to Gia Binh airport

The free trade zone will be developed as a modern integrated complex combining manufacturing, logistics, trade, services, innovation and the digital economy.

Imports for investment and production seen supporting long-term growth: NSO

Vietnam’s shift from a long-standing trade surplus to a deficit reflects rising imports of fuel, machinery and production inputs linked to investment expansion and industrial growth, a trend that could strengthen the economy’s production capacity.

Green finance gains momentum as Vietnam pursues sustainable growth

As Vietnam pursues rapid and sustainable economic growth, improving growth quality, advancing the green transition, promoting the circular economy, and adopting environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming increasingly urgent.

Vietnam advances long-term rental housing to meet growing housing demand

Vietnam is set to make long-term rental housing a key pillar of its social welfare strategy through 2030.

Vietnamese poultry eggs enter Japanese market

Vietnam’s Vinh Thanh Dat Food JSC on June 18 exported its first container of ready-to-eat eggs to Japan.

Why reducing pressure on households could strengthen Vietnam's economy

Behind every growth statistic are millions of ordinary decisions made by ordinary people: opening another shop, hiring another worker, bringing in another shipment of goods, or simply choosing to keep a business afloat.

EVN posts huge profits but still carries losses, electricity prices may not fall

Despite reporting strong profits in 2025, EVN parent company has accumulated losses. Nguyen Tien Thoa, chair of the Vietnam Valuation Association, said current conditions are not yet sufficient to justify a reduction in electricity prices.

HCMC apartment prices hit new peak, VND5 bil falls short of luxury homes

Once considered enough to buy a luxury apartment in HCMC, 5 billion VND now mostly only gets buyers into mid-sized units or properties outside the city center, as prices have risen continuously in recent years.

Vietnam accelerates adoption of sustainable aviation fuel

Vietnamese airlines have begun translating their green aviation commitments into action through the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key solution for reducing carbon emissions and advancing efforts towards the country’s net-zero target.