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Việt Nam, Australia seek new space for economic co-operation

A gateway for Vietnamese goods to the South American market

Uruguay's strong purchasing power, political stability and strategic position within Mercosur make it one of the region's most promising markets for Vietnamese exporters.

Banks create more value for credit cards to raise competitive edge

Product personalisation, digitisation of the entire user journey and connection with consumer ecosystems are predicted to become the dominant trend of the credit card market in the coming years.

Foreign bubble tea chains intensify competition in Vietnamese market

Việt Nam's modern tea chain market generated gross merchandise value of about US$617 million by the end of 2025, up 28 per cent from 2023.

Việt Nam’s branded residence segment poised for long-term potential

Branded residences are playing an increasingly prominent role in Việt Nam’s premium property market, according to Savills Hotels.

UNIQLO to open two new stores in Thanh Hóa, Hạ Long

The selection of Thanh Hóa and Quảng Ninh as the next two destinations aligns with UNIQLO’s strategy to expand into local markets that are experiencing simultaneous growth in the economy, infrastructure, tourism and demand for modern retail.

Việt Nam steps up export to achieve US$550-billion target

Exports reached $266.52 billion in the first six months, meaning the economy needs to generate roughly $245 billion more during the remainder of the year to meet the annual goal.

New approach to State-owned enterprise reform needed to drive growth

With nearly 700 State-owned enterprises managing assets worth around VNĐ4.5 quadrillion, Việt Nam needs to move beyond administrative restructuring towards a new reform model that strengthens governance, innovation and strategic leadership.

VN-Index falls for third straight session

After a sharp drop of more than 40 points in the first session of the week, the market reportedly continued to send negative signals, with the index falling by nearly 13 points and extending its downwards adjustment, keeping hopes for a fast rebound fragile.

First Czech pork shipment officially enters Vietnamese market

A Czech diplomat described the arrival of the first container as the successful outcome of a long and complex market-opening process involving years of negotiations, regulatory approvals and close cooperation between Czech and Vietnamese authorities.

Gia Lai approves US$56-million wind power project

Part of the Ia Lê wind power complex, the project will be developed in Chu Puh and Ia Lê communes. It will be financed with 30 per cent equity from the selected investor and 70 per cent from mobilised capital.

BVBank debuts on HoSE

The transfer makes BVBank the 22nd bank listed on HoSE and the third lender to move to the exchange in 2026.

Việt Nam positions itself as a bridge for deeper CPTPP–EU economic cooperation

Việt Nam is leveraging its 2026 CPTPP chairmanship to strengthen economic resilience and deepen cooperation between the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU).

QTSC, Singapore semiconductor association sign cooperation pact

Việt Nam and Singapore have taken another step to strengthen semiconductor cooperation, with new partnerships focusing on investment, R&D and workforce development.

GDT and SSC sign information-sharing cooperation regulation

The regulation built on the cooperation mechanism established in 2017 while incorporating updates to reflect new legal requirements, practical management needs, and Việt Nam's international commitments.

Trade ministry to announce 2025 FTA Index

MoIT will coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies and local authorities to organise the event and propose commendations for high-performing localities.

Tax authorities clarifiy tax, e-invoice rules for online sellers

Tax officials said sellers must determine their tax obligations based on actual revenue, regardless of whether they sell through an e-commerce platform, social network or other channels.

The manufacturing technology industry’s race for survival

The convergence of green manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) has given rise to a trend of dual transformation, compelling Vietnamese enterprises to make greater efforts to maintain their position in global supply chains.

Investors rethink wealth as focus shifts to long-term planning: report

Despite global market volatility and rising living costs, financial resilience has become an increasingly important measure alongside total wealth.

Winning global markets starts with protecting Vietnamese brands

Sustainable cross-border exports require long-term planning rather than short-term sales ambitions, while intellectual property protection should begin long before products enter overseas markets.

Businesses continue to seek cheaper financing as lending rates remain high

Business representatives said high interest rates are not only increasing financing costs, but also discouraging investment, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for more than 98 per cent of all businesses in Việt Nam.