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Abbott's commitment to drive proactive care for healthier Vietnam

Last Sunday, a central public park in Ho Chi Minh City gave space for rows of white palates.

Petrolimex explains its US$90.6 million after-tax profit

In its explanation accompanying the reviewed financial statements for the first half of 2026, Petrolimex addressed the group’s VND2.39 trillion (US$90.6 million) after-tax profit, up VND755 billion (US$28.6 million) from the same period in 2025.

Only one tech company makes Vietnam’s top 10 state contributors

Vietnam’s largest state-owned budget contributors are dominated by energy and resources companies, with Viettel emerging as the only technology player in the top 10.

FPT Retail fined $15,300 for consumer rights violations

Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has fined FPT Digital Retail Joint Stock Company (FPT Retail) approximately $15,300 for violations of consumer protection regulations.

Michael Vu, FLC Vice Chairman, dies at 72

Michael Vu, Vice Chairman of FLC Group in charge of aviation and airport infrastructure investment, died on August 26, 2026. He had only taken up the position at FLC on August 1 after leaving Boeing Vietnam.

PNJ rebounds 40% as foreign ‘sharks’ bet big after diamond crisis

Two global investment groups bought millions of PNJ shares while the jeweler was still reeling from a diamond scandal. Weeks later, the stock has surged more than 40% from its low.

CMC makes top 10 for State budget contributions in tech sector

CMC has emerged among Vietnam’s top technology and telecommunications contributors to the State budget, reflecting both its sustained growth and the expanding economic weight of the country’s tech sector.

BIGBANG Hanoi ticket rush puts CTicket technology to the test

More than 150,000 buyers queued at peak for BIGBANG’s Hanoi shows, putting CTicket’s anti-bot technology and Vietnam’s ticketing infrastructure through a high-stakes test

CMC OpenAI showcases legal AI capabilities at ASEAN Law Forum

At the ASEAN Law Forum 2026 in Hanoi, CMC OpenAI introduced V-LegalBench, a benchmark for evaluating Vietnamese legal reasoning, alongside CLEX, a legal AI assistant built on the company's proprietary core technology.

Vietnam competition watchdog addresses Bamboo Airways refunds

Vietnam's National Competition Commission has stepped in following consumer complaints about Bamboo Airways ticket refunds after flight cancellations.

Coffee set to reshape HGI’s business as Bau Duc raises his bet

Despite bananas and durians already generating trillions of dong in annual profits, Doan Nguyen Duc, widely known as Bau Duc, says Arabica coffee will become HGI’s largest crop and reshape the company’s revenue structure within the next two years.

Vietnam Post enters mobile market with VNPT infrastructure

With 13,000 service points nationwide, Vietnam Post is expanding beyond mail and logistics into mobile services, beginning with a travel SIM for foreign visitors.

Phuong Chau brings JCI standards across its healthcare system

For Phuong Chau, becoming the first healthcare system in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve JCI Enterprise accreditation was never simply about earning a certificate.

Vietnam Railways Corporation becomes Vietnam National Railway Group

The Vietnam Railways Corporation has officially transformed its operating model into the Vietnam National Railway Group (VNR), with its parent company operating as a single-member limited liability company wholly owned by the State.

Could a chip help Vietnam keep unauthorized drones away from airports?

A drone intrusion that affected 73 flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport has prompted a proposal for hardware-based UAV management tied to Vietnam’s national data infrastructure.

How agricultural giant Loc Troi fell into a financial crisis

Once one of Vietnam’s agricultural heavyweights, Loc Troi is battling financial strain, eroding confidence and an uncertain future after losing its public company status.

Air Premia to resume Incheon–Ho Chi Minh City route from November

Air Premia, a carrier of the Republic of Korea, will resume flights between Incheon and Ho Chi Minh City from November 5 after suspending operations since September 2023.

Over 1 billion Weixin Pay users can make QR code payments in Vietnam

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), and Weixin Pay on August 6 announced the expansion of cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China.

How is ACV faring after inspectors find Long Thanh Airport project violations?

The Government Inspectorate has transferred case files to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to further investigate signs of bidding regulation violations committed by several contractors and the developer Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Long Thanh audit puts spotlight on CC1's US$1bn ambition

Vietnamese builder CC1 reported strong first-half growth but faces mounting challenges after being named in a government inspection conclusion related to Long Thanh airport.