Việt Nam News

Experts said one of the most effective new approaches for Vietnamese firms is to leverage the extensive network of South Korean manufacturers already operating in Việt Nam.

Under Decision 708/QĐ-BXD, foreign contractors may submit applications directly, by post or online through provincial-level public administrative service centres to apply for construction permits in Việt Nam.

Đà Nẵng is intensifying efforts to attract investment, develop the international financial centre and unlock development resources as the central coastal city aims to achieve economic growth of more than 11 per cent in 2026.

Property developers are accelerating bond issuance as access to bank loans becomes increasingly constrained, with many firms raising trillions of đồng through the debt market since the beginning of 2026 to supplement cash flow and refinance maturing obligations.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed sweeping reforms to streamline administrative procedures in the construction sector with the principle that each construction project should undergo only one administrative procedure before breaking ground.

Real-estate developer Phú Mỹ Hưng Development Corporation has recently announced that the final sale phases of Phú Mỹ Hưng Harmonie will be organised on May 17.

Accumulating equity capital through retaining profits to distribute stock dividends is becoming the dominant trend.

HCM City has officially reopened the door to short-term apartment rentals under a new regulatory framework, a move expected to revive part of the urban accommodation market while raising fresh concerns over security, building management and residents’ rights.

Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp have proposed that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment support expanded testing capacity for durian and jackfruit exports to China as exporters face mounting difficulties linked to inspection bottlenecks.

According to the Ministry of Construction, the global aviation fuel market has continued to face pressure from tensions in the Middle East.

Belarusian Consul General in HCM City Alexander Sidoruk said his working visit to Cần Thơ city exposes ample untapped economic potential. The Belarus side brings strengths in exporting fertilisers, crop protection chemicals, agricultural equipment, and high-tech products, and is interested in importing Vietnamese rice, coffee, rubber, seafood, and dairy products.

Việt Nam’s wood industry is seeking clearer VAT rules as inconsistent enforcement across provinces raises compliance risks, delays tax refunds and complicates export supply chains.

Taseco Land on Thursday officially broke ground on the first phase of the Thủy Nguyên Industrial Park project in the northern port city of Hai Phong, marking a major step in the company’s expansion into the industrial real estate segment.

Retail fuel prices were simultaneously reduced from 15:00 on Thursday following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and and the Ministry of Finance, with E5RON92 biofuel recording the sharpest decline.

The certified rice has not only been exported to Japan but also reached markets in Europe and Oceania.

The VN30-Index, tracking the 30 biggest stocks on HoSE, reportedly gained more than 25 points and acted as the market's primary driver.

The province currently has around 25,800ha of dragon fruit cultivation, with nearly 36 per cent produced under VietGAP standards.

Private enterprises will play a central role, with a focus on promoting the development of major domestic corporations, while the State will focus on building legal frameworks, planning industrial infrastructure and creating market demand through national science, technology and digital transformation projects.