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Vietnamese sellers crack global market with Amazon success

Online exports are reshaping Vietnam’s trade landscape as small brands scale rapidly on global platforms, with some reaching seven-figure revenues in less than a year.

Electric motorbikes surge as Vietnam prepares for gas bike phase-out

With new restrictions looming, major players like VinFast, Honda, and Yamaha are racing to capture Vietnam's growing electric two-wheeler market.

Debt restructuring period for Vietnam Airlines extended to 2027

A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam officially extends Vietnam Airlines' debt restructuring period by three years, giving the national carrier more time to recover from Covid-19-related losses.

Vietnamese casino-goers may face $100 daily entry fee under new rules

The Ministry of Finance has proposed that Vietnamese citizens wishing to enter casinos must purchase an entry ticket, priced at 2.5 million VND ($100) per 24-hour period or 50 million VND ($2,000) per month.

State Bank of Vietnam pushes rate cuts as economy grows 7.5%

The central bank called on credit organisations to cut costs and profits to lower lending rates further, supporting households and firms.

Tay Ninh gives green light to 400ha high-tech industrial park

The project covers a total of 400 hectares, with 200 hectares designated for a high-tech industrial park built to Industry 4.0 standards and the remaining 200 hectares set aside for a smart green urban area.

ADB, Thu Dau Mot Water sign $6mil loan agreement for water expansion project

The loan will be used to increase the plant’s capacity from 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres per day, ensuring a reliable supply of clean water for residents, as well as for the growing number of commercial and industrial users.

National energy master plan revision task approved

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving the task of drafting a revised national energy master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Rise in exports helps bolster economic growth

The country is showing very positive economic signs after achieving an estimated export turnover of 261.8 billion USD by the end of last month, marking growth of 14.6% over the same period last year and exceeding set targets.

Agro-forestry-fishery exports surge 14.7% in seven months

Leading the growth were agricultural products, with exports valued at 21.49 billion USD, up 17%. This was followed by forestry products at 10.38 billion USD, up 8.6% and seafood at 6.06 billion USD, up 13.8%.

US cuts tariff to 20% on Vietnam, investment unaffected: expert

An expert from the University of Economics and Business called the 20% rate “relatively appropriate”, given Vietnam’s considerable trade surplus with the US.

Hanoi leads nation in apartment price growth

60% of apartments launched in the first half of 2025 were priced above 80 million VND per square metre. Since the third quarter of 2024, no new developments have been recorded with prices below 60 million VND per square metre.

Vietnam’s 7-month budget revenue surges 27.4%, fueled by trade boom

Vietnam’s state budget revenue soared to over 1,572 trillion VND (60.4 billion USD) in the first seven months of 2025, hitting 79.9% of the annual target and jumping 27.4% year-on-year, the Ministry of Finance reported.

Government’s target of having 2 million enterprises by 2030 under big challenge

There must be special solutions on improving the business environment and encouraging business households to transform to enterprises.

Hanoi–HCM City air route among world's busiest

During the first half of 2025, Noi Bai airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements and recorded over 100,000 takeoffs and landings. Notably, international terminal T2 processed over 7 million international passengers in the reviewed period.

PM chairs first meeting of private economy steering committee

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the national steering committee for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, chaired the committee’s first meeting on August 4 evening.

Vietnam banks set new record in staff income in early 2025

Seven banks now offer average monthly salaries over 40 million VND, reflecting a new era of employee compensation in the banking sector.

Nung sisters’ viral corn snacks spark new path for Vietnam’s farmers

USDA-certified and e-commerce savvy, their puffed corn is selling out online.

Vietnam’s pepper sector flags VAT imbalance amid massive refunds

The spice industry contributed just $2.2 million in VAT but received $83 million in refunds, prompting calls to restructure export tax policy.

Vietnam updates rules for banks and kicks off domestic carbon market

Major new policies take effect this August, reshaping how state-owned banks and enterprises manage capital and launching Vietnam’s own carbon trading platform.