The familiar Vietnamese saying “An cu lac nghiep” (“settle down and thrive”) reflects the special role of housing in people’s lives.

The Ministry of Finance signed 11 on-lending agreements worth 39.256 billion JPY (250 million USD) with eight northern mountainous provinces to implement two major projects funded by Japan’s official development assistance (ODA), in Hanoi on June 12.

Despite signs of moderating growth, Vietnam’s economy continues to demonstrate considerable resilience in the face of rising cost pressures and an increasingly uncertain external environment, according to the United Overseas Bank (UOB).

As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Vietnam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.

Total revenue of 23 largest Vietnamese enterprises reached approximately 3.8 quadrillion VND (144.5 billion USD) last year, according to financial statements from the companies.

The People's Committee of northern Phu Tho province and Japan’s Meiko Group on June 12 broke ground on Meiko Yen Quang semiconductor manufacturing plant at Yen Quang Industrial Park.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long held a working session with Representative Director and Executive Vice President of Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (IKC) Atsuhiko Hirano in Hanoi on June 12.

The Hue Festival Trade Fair 2026 officially opened on June 12 at the Hue City Culture and Sports Square, featuring 240 booths and bringing together businesses, cooperatives and trade promotion organisations from across the country.

Abandoning her office desk job, a young woman in Can Tho returned to her countryside hometown to kickstart a business with an orchard homestay model.

For many years, the majority of real estate firms in Vietnam have built houses for sale rather than for rent.

EVN’s record profit of nearly VND52 trillion in 2025 has sparked debate over what drove the sharp earnings increase and whether consumers could expect lower electricity prices in the coming years.

Ho Chi Minh City has continued to attract strong foreign capital inflows in the first months of 2026, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) emerging as a key investment channel and showing the city's appeal to international investors.

To date, 82 credit institutions have recorded outstanding green credit loans totalling 828 trillion VND (approximately 31.8 billion USD), with an average annual growth rate of more than 20% during the 2017–2025 period.

The government is doubling down on its double-digit expansion pledge even as 26 of the country’s 34 cities and provinces are forecast to undershoot their own growth goals this year, betting that a barrage of policy firepower can close the gap.

Vietnam’s growing demand for infrastructure investment and green transition financing is driving the need for more diversified funding channels, stronger project financing structures and a more robust policy framework to attract long-term capital.

Retailers are increasingly focusing on shopping experiences, digital transformation and modern trade ecosystems to retain customers as deep discounts alone are no longer enough to stimulate consumer spending amid cautious purchasing behaviour.

Vietnam Airlines has been ranked among the top three most punctual airlines in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) report released by aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Vietnam Week 2026 officially opened at AEON LakeTown Mori shopping mall in Saitama prefecture on June 11, bringing Vietnamese products, cuisine and culture closer to Japanese consumers.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has held a working session with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

According to research, under heavy urban traffic conditions, E10 biofuel can be 2.3-7.8 percent more economical than RON 95 gasoline. However, when vehicles run at speeds of 60-70 km/h, E10 may consume more fuel.