Việt Nam logs progress in timber legality and sustainability

Việt Nam is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable forestry and legal timber trade as it strengthens national and international frameworks to ensure the legality of its wood products. On September 11-12, the Department of Forestry and Forest Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the German Development Agency, hosted a pivotal forum titled “Ensuring Timber Legality for Sustainable Forestry Development in Việt Nam.”

VIB cashes in with smart debit cards rewarding every spend

This innovative offering represents a major shift in the role of debit cards in Việt Nam, moving beyond their traditional use for cash withdrawals and basic transactions. With this new product line, VIB aims to transform the debit card into a smart financial tool that enables users to maximise rewards directly from their current accounts.

Coconut imports surge 20 fold

Việt Nam’s fresh coconut exports increase by 14.9 per cent to $102.8 million while processed coconuts by 56.8 per cent to $203.4 million.

Sun shines on Vân Phong's $2.8b urban boom

The projects, including the Đầm Môn and Tu Bông new urban areas, will be developed by a joint venture between two subsidiaries of property developer Sun Group: Sun Phu Quoc Ltd. Co and Sun Ha Long Ltd. Co.

Smart Banking 2025 summit to begin on September 25

This year’s event, which will bring together more than 1,000 senior delegates, will be a forum for all parties to discuss, share experiences and seek solutions to key issues in the banking industry.

Automobile sales decrease in August

Accumulated in the first eight months of 2025, total sale of VAMA members reached 220,733 units, a sharp increase of 16.8 per cent over the same period in 2024.

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