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Wind power companies on brink as dispatch restrictions threaten revenue

Vietnam’s renewable energy sector faces uncertainty as wind producers warn of financial collapse.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes regional wood hub status with green push

Ho Chi Minh City is poised to become a Southeast Asian powerhouse in wood and furniture production and exports, provided that companies ramp up green practices, branding and innovation, industry insiders said.

New land prices from 2026 must avoid shocks to households and developers

Rising land values can boost revenue and fairness but require careful rollout to avoid disruptions.

From Vietnam to Amazon: How Sunhouse is rethinking exports

With ESG, logistics innovation, and product localization, the Vietnamese brand is future-proofing for global markets.

Vietnam seafood exports hit record $1.14bil. in October

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s seafood exports in October 2025 reached approximately $1.14 billion, marking a slight increase compared to the same period last year.

From street snack to export star: coconut jelly hits 27 countries

Coconut jelly, once a humble Vietnamese dessert, is now reaching 27 countries thanks to high-tech processing and a shift toward healthy living.

Vietnam’s ST25 rice once again named world’s best

Vietnam’s ST25 rice has once again been crowned the world’s best rice, sharing the honour with Cambodia’s Phka Romdoul at the World’s Best Rice Award 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Vietnam records 19.56 billion USD trade surplus in first ten months

Vietnam’s total foreign trade value reached 762.44 billion USD in the first ten months of 2025, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported on November 6.

One-stop system for housing-ownership data proposed

The fundamental goal of land management is state management of data from land parcels, cadastral maps, plot numbers, and parcel numbers, not individual houses built on land, according to experts.

17 individuals prosecuted over durian export violations

Prior to that, authorities and industry associations had repeatedly issued “urgent warnings” about fraud involving plantation codes and quality testing certificates for durian.

Vietnam’s garment industry rebounds, but challenges loom

The textile and garment industry has shown clear signs of recovery in 2025, bouncing back after a difficult period of stagnation.

Vietnam shines at int'l two-wheeler exhibition EICMA Milan 2025

The Vietnamese pavilion has attracted crowds at EICMA Milan 2025, taking place at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan city, northern Italy, from November 4 to 9.

$4bil. spent as Vietnam ramps up cashew imports, mostly from Cambodia

In just 10 months, Vietnamese companies spent nearly $4 billion importing raw cashew nuts amid soaring material prices. Nearly 1 million tons of cashew from Cambodia alone flowed into Vietnam during this period.

Vietnam exports first shipment of tilapia to Brazil

This shipment is one of 32 containers, totalling 700 tonnes of tilapia, ordered and imported by JBS Group from Vietnam.

Experts warn of data overlap in housing information collection plan

People are often provided information multiple times when registering land and applying for red books (land use right certificates).

Real estate sector divides as firms face debt, lawsuits, or windfalls

Vietnam’s property sector reveals two realities - some firms reap billions, while others borrow from family to stay afloat.

Experts propose anti-scam solutions suited to Vietnam’s conditions

Vietnam’s digital transformation has achieved remarkable progress. However, similar to other countries in the region, online scams and fraud cases are on the rise.

Retail sales growth remains stable over 10 months

The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue were estimated at 598.4 trillion VND (23 billion USD) last month, up 0.2% compared to the previous month and 7.2% compared to the same period last year.

Manufacturing sector improves with business confidence hitting 16-month high

New orders increased for the second consecutive month, and at a much faster pace than in September. The rate of expansion was the quickest since July 2024, reflecting improved customer demand.

VN garment plants obtain ILO grants to boost commuting safety for workers

Three garment factories in Vietnam have been awarded grants through the Commuting Safety Challenge, an initiative led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Vision Zero Fund with support from Nike Inc.