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HCM City leads VN in inflation, with major price hikes in health & education

HCM City posts Vietnam’s highest inflation rate at 4.17%, led by health and education costs.

Vietnam auto industry commits to full electrification by 2035

The Vietnam Automobile, Motorcycle, and Bicycle Association (VAMOBA) has set a bold vision: by 2035, 100% of cars and motorcycles produced by its members will be electric and environmentally friendly.

Vingroup sues 68 accounts over fake news in legal push for accountability

In a nation striving toward the rule of law, fairness, and transparency, Vingroup’s decision to take legal action is not just a private battle - it sends a powerful message for a healthier business environment and a more responsible society.

Major gold traders face scrutiny after State Bank inspection

Before the Government Inspectorate was tasked with overseeing the gold trading sector, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) had already identified numerous violations by major companies.

Vietnamese firms step up branding efforts in digital space

Vietnamese businesses are increasingly recognising the urgent need to establish a strong brand presence in the digital space, delegates heard at a workshop on expanding market share and building brand identity held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 9.

PM directs stronger measures to boost rice production, export

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 signed an official dispatch ordering ministries, agencies and localities to step up measures to promote rice production and export while ensuring domestic market stability.

Vietnam Airlines bans lithium batteries for flight safety

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is rolling out a series of measures to control the transport of lithium backup batteries on its flights, aiming to minimise risks and uphold aviation safety standards.

Vietnam launches five-year crypto trading market pilot programme

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc signed a resolution on September 9, giving the go-ahead for the five-year pilot of crypto asset trading.

CPI rises slightly in August

The National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance announced that the consumer price index (CPI) last month rose 0.05% month-on-month and increased 3.24% year-on-year. ​

Hyundai Rotem seeks partnership with Vietnam on high-speed rail development

Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc meets Thaco, Hyundai Rotem leaders on high-speed railway cooperation in Hanoi.

Vietnam's top taxpayers power economy with hefty contributions

Major corporations and banks took centre stage on September 9 morning as the largest tax contributors in Vietnam, underscoring their vital role in shaping the country’s economic landscape.

Hanoi’s blockchain gallery melds art, technology, enigma of Satoshi

The gallery, a fusion of technology and art, where “dry lines of code are elevated into emotions”, traces the history of blockchain, from its nascent stages to global surge, encompassing bitcoin and the broader universe of digital assets.

Ho Chi Minh City publishes 800+ licensed gold trading addresses

The State Bank of Vietnam has revealed a full list of authorized outlets for gold bar transactions to ensure market transparency and protect consumers.

SJC scandal exposes high cost of Vietnam's gold monopoly

The indictment of former SJC General Director Le Thuy Hang highlights a critical institutional loophole: monopoly often leads to abuse of power and becomes fertile ground for corruption.

Central bank mandates licensed outlets for gold trading

Vietnam's central bank has announced updated rules to liberalize gold import and production, aiming to diversify supply and enhance transparency in the domestic gold market.

Vietnam rides new FDI wave with ready-built factories

Vietnam continued to shine as an attractive investment destination in the first seven months of 2025, with registered FDI reaching 24.09 billion USD, up 27.3% year on year. Disbursed capital stood at 13.6 billion USD, an increase of 8.4%.

Processing industry emerges as Vietnam’s golden driver of export growth

With export earnings nearing 150 billion USD, the processing industry accounted for nearly half of Vietnam’s total export value in the first eight months of 2025, solidifying its role as the “golden key” behind the nation’s export breakthrough.

Vietnamese garment-textile, footwear firms strengthen domestic presence

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam’s domestic market is backed by a young population, rising incomes, and growing consumer demand for quality, style, and brand recognition.

RoK exports premium pears to Vietnam

The first shipment of Korean pears, weighing 16.2 tonnes and valued at about 60 million KRW (roughly 43,000 USD), will be distributed to major Vietnamese cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Vingroup sues 68 organisations, individuals for providing false information

Vingroup's determination to fight against acts of distortion, fabrication, and intentional manipulation of public opinion is not only to protect the legitimate rights of enterprises, but also for the benefit of society and the dignity of the law.