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Sticker shock in central HCMC: 18 billion VND for a 1-bedroom condo

Apartment prices in central HCMC have tripled over the past 10 years, with current primary prices recorded at VND200–500 million/sqm. The market has also seen ultra-luxury units priced close to VND700 million/sqm.

Taxes not the best tool to curb property speculation, says Finance Ministry

In its latest explanation on proposed amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has stated that tax policy alone is not the most effective solution for curbing speculation in the real estate market.

Mailisa scandal sheds light on Vietnam’s cosmetic smuggling epidemic

The shocking billion-dollar operation run by Mailisa is just the tip of the iceberg in a country struggling to regulate imported beauty products.

Finance Ministry considers installment plan for land use payments

Citizens propose long-term payment plans for land use fees; the ministry says it’s under review.

Vietnam surpasses forecasts to join world’s top 15 trading nations

As of November 15, 2025, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover exceeded USD 801 billion - the highest figure in its history and surpassing the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s earlier forecast of USD 800 billion issued in September.

Investing in low-carbon technology – a “passport” for VN businesses

Beyond reducing emissions and optimizing costs, low-carbon technologies are becoming the new standard for Vietnamese enterprises to access international markets, attract investment, and reinforce their sustainable positioning.

Vietnamese products, fruits promoted to Chinese businesses, consumers

The Vietnamese Embassy in China, in coordination with Wumart Group and Goodfarmer Group, organised the “Vietnam Goods Day in China & Vietnamese Fruit Festival” at a Wumart retail system supermarket in Beijing on November 29.

Vietnam’s gold rush: Panic buying exposes market gaps and legal blind spots

Gold prices in Vietnam have surged 84% since the beginning of 2025, outpacing the 62% global rise and triggering a wave of panic buying across the country.

Alliance launched to strengthen high-quality semiconductor workforce training

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) on November 27, held a ceremony to announce the establishment of a semiconductor alliance, and a workshop on ways to promote training and research in this industry.

Quang Tri fosters tourism linkages along East–West Economic Corridor

Representatives of management agencies, tourism businesses and the famtrip delegation exchanged information and discussed practical measures to enhance cross-border tourism linkages, especially on the East–West route.

Vietnam to have 33 airports by 2030

Vietnam is set to have 33 airports with a total capacity of 297 million passengers by 2030, according to a newly adjusted master plan from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vinacomin signs coal supply contract with Laos

The agreement is the result of thorough discussions and negotiations between the parties and opens a new phase of cooperation in coal trade between Vinacomin and energy companies in Laos.

PM reaffirms vision for national smart, modern, green logistics ecosystem

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the plenary session of the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2025 in the central city of Da Nang on November 29.

Finance ministry proposes raising tax-free threshold for household businesses

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed raising the annual revenue threshold for household businesses to be exempt from personal income tax from 200 million VND to 500 million VND (approximately USD 8,200 to USD 20,500).

Vietnam scrambles to update 81 Airbus aircraft after emergency safety directive

Vietnamese airlines race against time to update flight software on A320-family jets while keeping operations stable.

MOF considers raising tax-exempt revenue threshold for individual businesses

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced that it will amend the Law on Value Added Tax (VAT) by raising the level of VAT-exempt revenue.

The truth behind Hanoi’s VND1billion houses in the city center

Housing prices in Hanoi keep setting new benchmarks, raising the question of whether a budget of just over VND1 billion can secure a home in the central districts.

Pham Nhat Vuong enters global top 100 richest with $23.6 billion net worth

Thanks to soaring VIC shares, Pham Nhat Vuong enters Forbes' top 100 richest for the first time.

Vietnam consults private investors on historic North–South high-speed railway

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh chaired a pivotal meeting on November 27 with ministry officials and private enterprises regarding the proposed North–South high-speed railway project.

A new wave of incentives unveiled to lure investors to Da Nang's free trade zone

On the afternoon of November 28, the People’s Committee of Da Nang City hosted an investment promotion conference to introduce its new Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and associated logistics infrastructure.