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Could gold hit US$10,000? Analysts weigh macro forces for 2026

With global forces pushing gold down, analysts say a final dip may pave the way for a major rebound by mid-2026.

Vietnam plans metro extension to connect Ho Chi Minh City with new airport

A proposal to extend the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line directly to Long Thanh International Airport was presented at the 8th session of the Dong Nai People’s Council this morning, December 9.

Vietnam’s stock market enters its strongest transformation in a decade

After nearly three decades of development, Vietnam's capital market is undergoing sweeping reforms, setting the stage for global integration.

Vietnam’s digital tech hubs yield $10 million per hectare annually

Vietnam’s focused digital technology zones now boast a revenue yield of $10 million per hectare annually, marking them as key drivers of the digital economy.

Vietnam proposes allowing citizens aged 21 and over to enter casinos

Under a new draft decree, eligible Vietnamese aged 21 and older may be allowed to enter and play at casinos, with fewer administrative hurdles.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks ‘super policy’ to attract global-scale investors

To lead Vietnam’s growth, Ho Chi Minh City is pushing for new policies that go far beyond current frameworks.

Vietnam's credit boom may fuel explosive stock market rally in 2026

Vietnam’s stock market stands at the brink of historic momentum as 2025 sees record-high liquidity and another potential wave of monetary expansion in 2026.

HCM City approves $4.2 billion metro project connecting Ben Thanh to Can Gio

The high-speed metro line will span 54km, reaching speeds up to 350km/h, with the first phase set to launch by 2028.

Vietnam must chart a new growth model to escape the middle-income trap

Experts urge Vietnam to embrace a new economic strategy, driven by innovation and institutional reform.

Global investors eye infrastructure and green energy in Khanh Hoa

International financial institutions from France, Australia, and Singapore explore high-potential projects in central Vietnam.

A year-end frenzy: Car buyers win big in Vietnam’s December price war

December has turned into a buyer’s market in Vietnam, as automakers roll out record-breaking discounts and fee waivers in a bid to boost year-end sales.

Sabeco sees $3.7 billion drop, but is still a money-making machine

The sharp decline in Sabeco’s share price has wiped out more than 70 percent of the value of the stake that Thaibev, owned by a Thai billionaire, acquired at the end of 2017, leaving it at under $1.3 billion.

'Matchbox' houses on Bui Vien Walking Street priced up to VND600 million/sqm

Despite their small size and location in deep alleys, the so-called matchbox houses on Bui Vien Street, HCMC's premier entertainment street for backpackers, still command sky-high selling prices.

VN braces for pork price surge ahead of Tet after ASF culls 1.23 million pigs

Tet (Lunar New Year) pork prices could reach 70,000 VND/kg as demand spikes and African swine fever (ASF) hits local supply.

Locally assembled cars hit record high as Vietnam's auto market heats up

The number of new cars entering the Vietnamese market soared in November, with locally assembled vehicles hitting their highest monthly output of the year - a promising sign as the auto sector enters its peak sales season.

Handoff land procedures to communes: good for people, bad for quality?

The proposal to delegate land-related administrative procedures to commune/ward authorities has drawn significant attention from VietNamNet readers.

HCM City needs strong reform

The following is the second part of an interview given by Nguyen Dinh Cung to VietNamNet about new opportunities for HCMC, considered the ‘locomotive’ of the national economy.

Non-taxable revenue threshold to rise to VND500 million for business households

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed raising the annual revenue threshold exempt from Personal Incone Tax from VND200 million to VND500 million. An estimated 2.3 million household businesses would not be subject to tax.

South Korea’s billion-dollar lifestyle economy inspires VN's next growth model

With strong exports in culture-driven products like K-pop, cosmetics, and traditional fashion, South Korea is reaping the rewards of its lifestyle-focused strategy. Vietnam may be next.

Vietnam Expo 2025 strengthens Vietnam-Hong Kong trade ties

With bilateral trade soaring over 30%, Vietnam Expo 2025 is the platform turning figures into cross-border business success.