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PM calls for private sector's stronger efforts to drive economic growth

He also welcomed the “Vietnam Private Sector Panorama” as a platform for dialogue, awareness-raising, and inspiring a wealth-creation movement, emphasising that it must deliver tangible results.

Forests fuel economic growth through sustainable development

Vietnam's forest sector is evolving with multifunctional strategies, aiming for long-term socio-economic and environmental sustainability.

Industrial production grows 8.6% in first seven months of 2025

Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) maintained strong momentum with a yearly growth of 8.6% in the first seven months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

HCM City invites Vingroup, Grab, Honda to boost EV adoption

The Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) has sent an official request to companies and investors in the electric vehicle ecosystem to propose support packages for residents and drivers transitioning to EVs.

Vietnam Motor Show 2025 canceled amid industry slowdown

The 2025 Vietnam Motor Show – the country’s largest automotive event – has officially been canceled due to ongoing market difficulties and the absence of new flagship vehicle models.

Hanoi apartment prices surge, investors pour money into HCMC super-urban area

Real estate prices in Hanoi have increased sharply, while those in HCM City, particularly in the Northeast area, range from VND40-50 million/sq m, which is considered reasonable.

Vietnam’s durian featured at first ASEAN–China Durian Festival

Vietnam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN–China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN member states.

Foreign investors net bought 11.3 million USD of government bonds in July

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) reported that in July, it held 20 government bond auctions issued by the State Treasury, raising a total of 25.8 trillion VND (1 billion USD).

First Vietnam–US B2B e-commerce platform launched to boost digital trade

The first international B2B e-commerce platform designed to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing the US market has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam's housing market hit by price and policy pressures

Soaring prices, oversupply, and weak demand threaten Vietnam's property market stability.

Vietnam embraces circular economy to tackle waste crisis and drive green growth

Like many countries around the world, Vietnam is transitioning from a linear economy to a circular one, with early steps already underway.

Enterprises propose solutions to unlock new tourism resources in HCM City

The business community in Ho Chi Minh City has proposed several initiatives to unlock the tourism potential, particularly in special zones and suburban areas.

EV boom clashes with charger shortage in Vietnam

Electric car adoption is surging in Vietnam, but charging station infrastructure remains fragmented and underdeveloped.

Vietnam coffee exports hit $6B record in seven months

Robusta quality upgrades help Vietnam earn USD 6B from coffee exports in seven months.

New opportunity for Vietnam’s tilapia exports

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Brazil in July has opened the door for Vietnam’s seafood industry, particularly tilapia exports.

Banks focus on increasing charter capital in second half of year

The race to increase charter capital in the banking industry is in a vibrant period and will continue in the remaining months of 2025, when a series of banks are approved to raise capital worth thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong.

Australian workshop discusses Vietnam’s transformation, development

A workshop on Vietnam’s development in economy, politics, society, environment, and agriculture over the past year was held on August 8 at the Crawford School of Public Policy under the Australian National University (ANU).

Banks accelerate digitalisation, non-cash payments

Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.

Seafood exports soar, domestic sales lag

Seafood products are exported in large quantities, but sold slowly in the domestic market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnamese companies want to build multi-story structures for pig farming

In response to proposals from businesses to construct multi-story pig farming complexes, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has submitted a report seeking the Prime Minister’s guidance.