Vietnam's hybrid B-SUV car segment is expanding rapidly as automakers continue introducing new models, highlighting hybrid technology in the country's most competitive automotive category.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market continued its rapid expansion in early 2026, with sales rising more than 44% and official Mall stores capturing an increasingly large share.

Seven new projects focusing on logistics, seaports and industrial park infrastructure, with combined investment of more than VND5.56 trillion, are set to be developed in the Van Phong Economic Zone in Khanh Hoa Province.

Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong held a working session with Bing Li, Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg, To discuss bilateral cooperation in financial market development, international investor connectivity, and preparations for APEC 2027.

Vietnam has produced aluminum ingots domestically for the first time, marking a milestone in its efforts to master aluminum smelting technology and build a higher-value industrial chain.

As Vietnam pursues double-digit economic growth, future development will increasingly depend on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation rather than simply expanding investment or production.

Vietnam aims to develop its international financial centre into a major driver for mobilising, allocating and using effectively domestic and international financial resources.

The acceleration of disbursement, coupled with improving the efficiency of public investment management, is identified as a key task to fulfill a dual goal of promoting economic growth and social investment capital utilisation.

Vietnam had exported 5.3 million tonnes of rice, raking in 2.52 billion USD in revenue by July 15, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam's merchandise trade balance posted an estimated trade deficit of 16.65 billion USD in the first six months, as compared to a trade surplus of 7.95 billion USD in the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The fourth Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2026) will take place in HCM City from July 30 to August 1, bringing together 450 exhibitors from 22 countries and territories across more than 550 booths.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Argentina, which is also in charge of Paraguay and Uruguay, has recently met with representatives of CMA Paraguay (CMA), an Argentina-Paraguay joint venture and owner of the Capitán Cuac snack brand.

As Vietnam's cultural industries continue to grow, souvenirs are carving out a bigger role as "cultural ambassadors," spreading the country's image, rich heritage, and momentum in the creative economy.

The operator of Royal Ha Long Casino swung to a second-quarter loss as the 2026 World Cup reduced VIP visits and a string of big wins by high rollers weighed on gaming revenue.

Turning sunshine into money is gaining momentum as households increasingly invest in rooftop solar systems. Across northern Vietnam, more than 10,000 rooftops are now equipped with solar power systems.

In contrast to the market in Hanoi, gold dealers in Ho Chi Minh City saw a sharp increase in customer traffic on July 23. Most customers came to sell gold bars, gold rings and diamonds despite a steep decline in gold prices.

Eight international awards spanning cloud services, cybersecurity and ESG demonstrate Viettel IDC's growing global reputation in digital infrastructure.

More than 38.8 million visitors traveled to Ho Chi Minh City in the first seven months of 2026, pushing tourism revenue to 72% of its full-year target.

Nguyen Dat, Deputy General Director of Viettel, has said that "the institutions are now ready, the remaining issue is how to act."

Q2/2026 business results show a sharp differentiation in the securities industry: while VPBankS, VPS, and TCBS recorded high profit growth, not a few companies suffered profit declines, or even losses.