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Ho Chi Minh City needs legal freedom to innovate, not just policy fixes

Experts say Resolution 98 amendments must give HCMC true autonomy to lead reform.

Can Tho farmer earns big from wild duck farming on a 4,000m² homestead

After mastering egg incubation, Le Vu Phuong built a thriving duck farm supplying thousands of ducklings and commercial birds monthly.

Households must notify authorities when installing rooftop solar

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed that households installing rooftop solar must notify the commune-level People’s Committee where the power source is installed.

Vietnam’s Vinhomes Green Paradise enters global future cities race

Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio officially joins the New7Wonders global campaign, positioning itself as a leading symbol of sustainable future urban living.

Enterprises modernise Vietnam’s retail industry

Vietnam’s retail market is at a turning point, shifting from traditional models to modern ones, and from mass consumption to smart and sustainable consumption.

Hanoi draws over 3.9 billion USD in FDI in first ten months

Hanoi attracted 14.9 million USD in FDI in October, bringing total FDI inflows in the first ten months of 2025 to 3.91 billion USD, 2.4 times higher than the same period last year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.

Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports exceed 7 billion USD in 10 months

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports were estimated at over 7 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2025, up 14% year on year.

Vietnam proposes 0% loans, 30-year terms for high-speed railway investors

The Ministry of Construction has proposed a set of special mechanisms and policies for the North-South high-speed railway project, including loans with 0% interest for up to 30 years and several financial and tax incentives to attract investors.

Vietnam's agricultural potential untapped due to policy, processing gaps

Phan Minh Thong, CEO of Phuc Sinh Group, a leading exporter of pepper and coffee, emphasized that Vietnam has immense potential in agriculture. However, numerous bottlenecks are preventing the country from unlocking its full value.

Prices are escalating on once-overlooked apartments in Hanoi

As Hanoi apartment prices continue to climb, even units once criticized for poor location or feng shui are now selling for billions of dong more than last year.

Autumn Fair 2025: Vietnam – New Zealand business connectivity strengthened

A New Zealand business delegation led by the ASEAN–New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC) has paid a working visit to Vietnam, where they join the first Autumn Fair 2025, currently taking place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s durian exports set to break $3.5 billion record despite setbacks

Despite a series of disruptions, Vietnam’s durian industry has earned over $3.2 billion in export revenue within the first 10 months of 2025. The total annual value is projected to hit an all-time high.

Vietnam, UK aim for sustainable partnership in science, technology

More than 80 education experts, representatives of universities from both Vietnam and the United Kingdom, businesses, and international organisations attended a recent forum in London.

Hanoi cafés shut down after a decade of success

Over 50,000 F&B outlets shut down across Vietnam in 2025. Hanoi cafés are closing amid high rents and shrinking customer traffic.

Durian exports resume after lab testing delays resolved

A temporary shutdown of testing labs delayed the clearance of nearly 2,000 durian containers from Dak Lak. Authorities confirm the situation is now under control and exports continue smoothly.

Supporting industries expected to become key link in supply chains

Now is a golden opportunity for supporting industries – a backbone of modern manufacturing – to break through as global “eagles” (multinational corporations) are actively seeking reliable partners for their supply chains, many insiders have said.

PM orders int’l financial centre become operational this November

The PM stressed the need for strong determination, great effort, and decisive action—avoiding both perfectionism and haste, yet seizing every opportunity—with a commitment to completing each task thoroughly and deliver tangible results.

Agricultural sector to cut at least 15% greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

Vietnam's agricultural sector aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2035, compared to the baseline set in 2020.

Vietnam shines as Asia’s growth bright spot amid global economic volatility

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.

IFC to help position Vietnam in global financial network: PM

A conference discussing the building of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam was held under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 1.