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Farmer brings South Korean grape know-how home to Thanh Hoa

After five years working at a South Korean vineyard, Nguyen Huu Huan returned to Vietnam with grape varieties, farming know-how and a plan to build his own high-tech farm.

Hanoi pilots digital consumer protection, e-commerce assurance scheme

Hanoi is set to pilot a digital consumer protection and e-commerce assurance scheme aimed at creating a transparent, secure and traceable online shopping environment.

VN shifts from developing marine economy to building strong sea-based nation

Vietnam is set to fundamentally transform its approach to maritime development, shifting from a focus on the marine economy to the broader goal of becoming a strong maritime nation under a new Party resolution.

Finance Ministry, World Bank prepare 2026–2030 lending project pipeline

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the World Bank (WB) have agreed to develop a pipeline of WB-funded projects for the 2026–2030 period, with a focus on improving public investment efficiency while ensuring public debt sustainability.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to China offset weaker sales to US

China has become the main growth engine for Vietnam's shrimp exports, offsetting weaker sales to the US as exporters navigate trade uncertainty, high shipping costs and tougher market requirements.

TikTok Vietnam strengthens partnership to boost sales of rural products

TikTok Vietnam, a popular short-video platform, has joined hands with the Central Coordination Office of the National Target Programme and the Centre for Agricultural Trade and Environmental Promotion to enhance the rural economy through e-commerce.

Paper industry seeks tax reforms to boost domestic recycling

The paper industry is urging authorities to address regulatory bottlenecks in the domestic waste paper supply chain, saying tax and documentation requirements are raising costs for recycled raw materials.

Financial market reform plan targets high, sustained growth through 2045

Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang has signed a decision approving a comprehensive reform plan for Vietnam's financial market, laying the groundwork for a modern, integrated financial system to support high and sustained economic growth through 2045.

VN unveils financial market overhaul

Vietnam aims to expand its bond market to the equivalent of around 60% of GDP by 2045 and position the capital market as a key source of medium- and long-term financing for the economy, under a recently approved sweeping financial market reform plan.

Hydrogen paves way for zero-emission industrial future

Hydrogen is expected to play a pivotal role in Vietnam’s transition to a low-carbon economy, with experts calling for stronger policy support to facilitate investment and accelerate the development of a zero-emission industrial sector.

Vietnam seeks momentum for sustained double-digit growth

Looking beyond 2026, economists argue that Vietnam's focus should shift from achieving a single year of double-digit growth to creating conditions for sustained high growth over the 2026-2030 period and beyond.

Vietnam’s infrastructure dilemma: lending by decade, mobilizing by month

Vietnam is entering the largest infrastructure investment program in its history, with capital demand reaching nearly $1.5 trillion over the next five years.

The drivers behind Ha Tinh's nation-leading double-digit growth

After nearly 20 years of development, the Vung Ang Economic Zone has become the growth engine of Ha Tinh, contributing more than 25 percent of the GRDP, over 95 percent of the import-export turnover, and around 60 percent of the budget revenue.

Vietnam's durian scandal reveals weaknesses in export certification

A widening corruption probe into durian exports to China has highlighted vulnerabilities in Vietnam's system for issuing growing area codes and quality certifications.

State-owned enterprises hold trillions in dong, but lack decision-making power

Many state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are holding assets worth thousands of billions of dong, but still find it difficult to grow due to lack of autonomy in using capital and assets, according to experts.

Apartment prices near metro line in HCMC rise in price

Nearly two years after HCMC's Metro Line 1 began commercial operations, apartment prices along the corridor have risen significantly. However, not every station area has experienced the same level of appreciation.

Green finance seen as key to unlocking Vietnam's low-carbon transition

Expanding access to green finance is becoming essential for Vietnam's low-carbon transition, as businesses seek capital to invest in cleaner technologies, modernise production and meet increasingly stringent international environmental standards.

Do not equate apartment lifespan with ownership duration

More than 10 years ago, when I was scraping together money to buy an apartment in Hanoi, I faced a difficult choice.

Can Vietnam move up the global wood value chain?

Vietnam exported US$18.3 billion in wood and forestry products in 2025. But amid rising trade risks and tighter margins, export growth alone is no longer enough.

Taxes proposed on vacant land, speculative deals

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed imposing a high level of taxes on vacant land and short-term property transactions as part of efforts to curb speculation, improve land-use efficiency and stabilise the real estate market.