Việt Nam News

After years of aggressive expansion, several American burger chains are scaling back in Việt Nam, struggling to compete in a market driven by local tastes, price sensitivity and fierce competition.

Since the establishment of their diplomatic ties in 1990, Việt Nam and the EU have deepened the bilateral ties into one of the bloc’s most dynamic and in-depth partnerships with an ASEAN member, Ha noted, adding that the relationship entered a new chapter in January when the President of European Council’s visit upgraded it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

HCM City is seeking to position itself not only as a major transhipment gateway for goods but also as a regional hub for maritime finance through its proposed Vietnam International Financial Centre.

Under a shared strategic vision for the 2026–30 period, Việt Nam and Cambodia are moving beyond simple commodity exchange toward building a peaceful, friendly, stable and fully developed border zone.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on May 15 unveiled the country’s first-ever Business Performance Index (BPI) together with the newly redesigned Provincial Competitiveness Index 2025 (PCI 2025), as part of the Việt Nam Private Sector Economic Report 2025.

The benchmark index decreased, but gains in oil and gas stocks helped cushion the losses.

Thailand’s Central Retail has broken ground on the VNĐ400 billion GO! Phổ Yên shopping centre in Thái Nguyên Province which is scheduled to open in 2027.

Authorities in HCM City have intensified a sweeping crackdown on counterfeit and intellectual property-infringing goods across markets, shopping centres and e-commerce platforms, with administrative fines reaching VNĐ650 million (US$24,600).

From smart robots and cobot welding to digital manufacturing solutions, VINAMAC EXPO 2026 is bringing together businesses, engineers and technology experts to explore the future of the industrial sector and global cooperation. The exhibition runs from May 14-16 in Hà Nội and November 27-29 in HCM City.

According to the Bắc Ninh Centre for Culture and Tourism Promotion, the orchards must comply with VietGAP, GlobalGAP or organic production standards while offering suitable conditions for experiential tourism activities.

Fresh pomelos and lemons from Việt Nam will now be officially exported to China following the signing of new phytosanitary protocols between the two countries, marking a significant step forward in expanding official export channels for Vietnamese fruit.

Growth is expected to moderate in 2026 to a still high 6.8 per cent, as the Middle East oil shock weighs on global demand and domestic activity.

The Ministry of Finance has issued regulations on greenhouse gas emission quota and carbon credit transactions on domestic carbon exchanges, aiming to create a transparent and synchronised legal framework for Việt Nam’s carbon market.

Samsung Việt Nam reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country, highlighting plans to expand research activities and deepen cooperation with Vietnamese universities and technology firms.

From May 15, E10 biofuel will be available at nearly 1,000 PVOIL filling stations nationwide, around two weeks ahead of the national rollout schedule.

Cities like HCM City need to improve resource efficiency and pursue sustainable high-rise development strategies amid increasingly limited resources.

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.