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Vietnam’s industry rises from outsourcing to innovation

Once reliant on assembly, Vietnam is now mastering core technologies and building a creative industrial future.

Vietnam forms low altitude economy alliance, targets $10 billion growth

Vietnam has officially launched the Low Altitude Economy Alliance (LAE), appointing Nguyen Van Khoa, CEO of FPT Corporation, as its first president.

Adamo Software wins big at Vietnam ICT Awards 2025

Adamo Software won five honors at Vietnam’s 2025 ICT Companies Awards, reaffirming its reputation for innovation in global digital services, healthcare solutions, and transformation consulting.

Four transferred banks show strong recovery after restructuring

After nearly a year of mandatory transfer, four banks — CBBank, Oceanbank, GPBank and DongABank — have shown significant improvements in operations, finance and technology.

Government issues decree on strategic trade control

Decree No. 259/2025/ND-CP, dated October 10, 2025, defines strategic goods as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), conventional weapons, and dual-use items that can be used for the development, production, or deployment of such weapons.

Vietnam’s packaging industry goes green amidst waste crisis

Packaging waste has become a major challenge to Vietnam’s sustainable development, driving a shift to green packaging and recycling for a circular economy.

HCM City to cut business red tape, pledges better public service

Ho Chi Minh City will streamline administrative procedures and adopt a business-centered approach to public service delivery, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, Nguyen Loc Ha.

Work starts on 2.6-billion-USD LNG power plant in Hung Yen province

The project is a result of the strategic Vietnam – Japan partnership in clean energy development.

Cross-border e-commerce: a strategic driver for national exports

The country's e-commerce market was estimated to reach over 25 billion USD last year, marking year-on-year growth of 20%.

Storm destroys luxury villas in Ha Tinh, triggering ministry investigation

Dozens of multimillion-dollar villas were destroyed by Typhoon Bualoi, raising questions about construction quality and accountability.

Zurich discussion opens gateway for cooperation between Khanh Hoa, Swiss firms

Vietnam is holding great opportunities across multiple potential sectors, offering new momentum for enterprises from both sides to form partnerships in key areas, said President of the Swiss-Vietnamese Economic Forum (SVEF) Philipp Rösler.

Ghana becomes Vietnam's largest rice export market in September

Ghana became Vietnam’s largest rice buyer in September, accounting for nearly 22% of total exports after the Philippines temporarily suspended imports.

Market upgrade to boost IPO boon in Vietnam

Vietnam’s stock market is riding a historic wave of initial public offerings (IPOs), with projections estimating a potential inflow of up to 47 billion USD over the next three years.

Swapping EV batteries takes only 2 minutes, cabinet race accelerates

The infrastructure development unit for charging stations under Vingroup estimates that the country will need 500,000 battery swap cabinets for electric motorcycles alone. This attractive investment sector is drawing many businesses.

Construction ministry to tighten lending for second and subsequent homes

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has proposed applying home buyer loan limits of no more than 50 percent of housing value for second homes, and no more than 30 percent for third or more homes in an aim to control real estate prices.

Sophisticated get-rich schemes amass billions, land tycoons in prison

Through tactics involving illegal invoice trading, tax evasion, or collusion with tax and police officials, a number of illicit tycoons have faced tragic consequences.

Condo apartment prices soar to VND100 million/sqm or more in Hanoi

Rising input costs, especially land-use fees, and prolonged procedures have discouraged businesses from developing affordable housing, said Nguyen Xuan Binh, Deputy General Director of Cienco 5 Land.

Vietnam’s car market revs up post-Ghost Month, imports dominate

Car sales surged 18% in September, with imported vehicles continuing to outperform domestic models, reflecting strong consumer preference.

Vin stocks surge, boosting Pham Nhat Vuong to global top 150 richest list

Vin stocks hit ceiling levels, sending Vietnam’s richest man, Pham Nhat Vuong, soaring to USD18.1 billion in net worth.

Vietnam’s power sector choked by price controls, faces looming energy crisis

A lack of large-scale energy projects in the past decade, combined with regulatory gridlock and pricing caps, is threatening Vietnam’s ability to meet rising electricity demand by 2030.