Economy
Việt Nam, China seek stronger substantive parliamentary cooperation
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Tighter controls on livestream sales
As livestream shopping grows, businesses and e-commerce platforms are strengthening checks on sellers, products and promotional claims to combat counterfeit goods. Closer cooperation and stricter oversight aim to protect consumers and build trust in online shopping.
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High-Quality Vietnamese Goods programme celebrates 30-year milestone
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Businesses struggle to retain talent in the age of AI
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MoIT to build system to flag unusual fuel price movements
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T&T Group to develop $768 million wind power project in Laos
With a planned capacity of 495MW and an estimated investment of US$768 million, the project is expected to commence commercial operations by December 31, 2028.
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Vietnam Craft Village Fair opens in Hà Nội
The fair showcases a wide range of products, including traditional handicrafts, fine arts and products certified under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme at three stars or above, as well as distinctive goods from different regions.
Economy
Thanh Hóa Province breaks ground on $19 million green industrial cluster
The Hà Long I industrial cluster will cover about 74.8ha with the first phase developed on about 30ha, the provincial People's Committee said, adding that the remaining area will be cleared and prepared for subsequent phases
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Việt Nam’s savvy shoppers spend 44% more online than general consumers
Around one in four Vietnamese online shoppers are classified as “savvy shoppers”, consumers who are more deliberate in how they assess products, optimise value, manage risk and use digital tools, and spend 44 per cent more per month than general shoppers.
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Air transport market forecast to grow 13% in 2026 despite fuel price volatility
The sector is expected to handle about 94 million passengers and more than 1.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2026, representing 13 per cent and 9.3 per cent increases from 2025.
Economy
Việt Nam, Laos strengthen “strategic cohesion” in economic sector
Prime Ministers of Việt Nam and Laos called for faster infrastructure links and more investment at a Vientiane conference, where 17 certificates and agreements were presented.
Economy
Motorcycle market looks beyond ownership growth as electric bikes gain ground
Production surpassed 3.13 million units in the first nine months of 2026, up 28 per cent from the same period last year, putting the market on track to exceed the 3.4 million units produced in all of 2025.
Economy
New funding channels sought for growth
Việt Nam already had significant pools of long-term capital but lacked sufficient investment channels.
