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Vietnam’s proposed high-tech law reform raises concerns among foreign investors

Revisions to Vietnam’s High-Tech Law spark concern among Korean and foreign investors over potential loss of incentives.

Vietnam and US advance reciprocal trade agreement talks

The two countries reaffirm commitment to a fair and balanced trade framework in the latest round of negotiations.

Ba Huan’s former CEO denies ties to $2 million tax debt

The founder of Ba Huan affirms she and her family are no longer involved in the company’s operations after a recent tax enforcement decision.

Motorola officially returns to the Vietnamese smartphone market

Motorola’s bold relaunch in Vietnam includes a new razr flip phone and high-capacity budget smartphones.

Vietnamese agricultural exports: from local fields to global tables

Vietnamese exports farm products to 190 markets, covering nearly the entire global map. It ranks second in rice and coffee exports, and is one of the top exporters of spices.

Vietnam earns billions from durian exports, but still imports high volumes

Vietnam has earned nearly $2.8 billion from durian exports in the first nine months of 2025, but imports have also jumped dramatically.

Vietnam targets logistics powerhouse by 2035 under new national strategy

By 2050, Vietnam's logistics sector is projected to contribute 7-9% of GDP, with logistics costs lowered to 10-12% of GDP and the LPI ranking entering the world’s top 30, backed by 10 state-of-the-art hubs.

Vietnam Foodexpo 2025 hosts nearly 400 local, foreign exhibitors

Vietnam’s flagship food industry showcase, Vietnam Foodexpo 2025, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 12, hosting more than 500 booths from nearly 400 local and foreign companies.

Vietnamese, Italian enterprises join hands to expand global supply chains

Leading businesses from Vietnam and Italy attended a business-to-business (B2B) networking event held by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on November 12.

Bac Ninh fruit festival to take place in December

The Bac Ninh Fruit Festival 2025 will not only spotlight the province’s agricultural strengths and signature produce but also reinforce its image as a dynamic and sustainably developing locality.

Vietnam to pilot online tax declaration portal this month ahead of 2026 rollout

The Department of Taxation is preparing to launch a pilot version of its online tax declaration portal later this month, a move seen as pivotal in replacing the decades-old lump-sum tax system with a digital self-declaration model from Jan. 1, 2026.

Hanoi hotel denies guest check-in; unrelated hotels suffer 1-star backlash

A viral video of a Hanoi hotel denying a guest check-in sparked outrage online. Unfortunately, other unrelated hotels with similar names are suffering from false 1-star reviews and reputational damage.

Eighth ministerial trade negotiation held between Vietnam and the US

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have held a ministerial-level negotiation on the bilateral trade reciprocity agreement between Vietnam and the United States.

Experts urge caution in Vietnam’s gold taxation strategy

As gold prices in Vietnam climb past US$6,300 per tael, the government considers new tax measures and their broader market impact.

Vietnam must abandon old growth models to escape middle-income trap

Outdated strategies and institutional inertia threaten Vietnam’s bid for long-term, innovation-driven growth.

Taxpayers want to apply new family-circumstance deduction from 2025

The personal deduction level of VND15.5 million per month is considered appropriate for the 2025 tax year, but if not implemented soon, it will quickly become outdated, experts say.

Mystery apartment in high-rise stays dark all year

Amid the dazzling lights of the urban area, one apartment has remained unlit for three years. Behind it lies a hidden corner of the luxury apartment segment that has been in “hibernation” for years.

Real estate tycoons: some have big debts, others pocket huge profits

The contrasting business results of real estate companies show clear signs of market divergence.

Northern Vietnam’s farming villages thrive on e-commerce

From waiting for middlemen to mastering livestreams, remote farming communities in northern Vietnam are embracing e-commerce to sell their traditional products nationwide.

CMC & Signal Corps forge strategic alliance grounded in discipline & innovation

At a recent ceremony held at the Signal Officer School in Khanh Hoa, CMC Corporation and the Signal Corps signed a strategic cooperation agreement focused on education and training, scientific research, and applied technology deployment.