Việt Nam News

South Korea's Lotte Group and Vietnamese property developer Phát Đạt have signed an investment partnership to develop the Lotte Eco Smart City project in HCM City's Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area, reviving one of the city's largest long-delayed real estate developments.

The company currently operates in 34 provinces and cities in Việt Nam and has expanded to Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Kazakhstan. Green SM aims to expand into 10 more markets this year.

The tax imposition on gold bar transfer is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the gold market without harming legitimate interests.

Accurate greenhouse gas reporting is becoming increasingly important as Việt Nam rolls out its pilot carbon market, with major emitters preparing to trade emissions quotas under the new system.

It warned against buying, selling or exchanging foreign currency between individuals or through unlicensed organisations because of counterfeit currency risks and legal violations.

Thái Nguyên has been assigned a target of developing 24,800 social housing units during the 2026-30 period.

With green transition becoming an essential requirement, An Giang Province's private sector has been recognised as a key economic driver, contributing to green growth, job creation, innovation and global integration.

KN Vientiane Group Co., Ltd of Vietnam and Real Concept Real Estate Sole Ltd of Laos on June 28 signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop a real estate project in the Long Thành – Vientiane Special Economic Zone, marking a concrete step to implement investment commitments while underscoring the proactive role of businesses in strengthening Việt Nam – Laos economic ties.

Despite the recent completion of 886 housing projects with 757,338 apartments, the cost of housing in key Vietnamese cities has skyrocketed to around VNĐ100 million (US$4,000) per square metre – too high for people in low- and middle-income groups, as well as labourers and public servants.

The crop production sector aims to establish low-emission farming zones tailored to key products and ecological regions by 2030. Priority will be given to rice, coffee, fruit and maize production.

HCM City's tax authority has set a target of collecting VNĐ800 trillion (US$30.8 billion) in domestic revenue in 2026, up 27.6 per cent from the Government assigned estimate and 29 per cent higher than the amount collected in 2025.

Experts said the draft amendments to the Law on Support for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) focuses largely on support after conversion, despite the fact that many household businesses face their greatest challenges before deciding to formalise.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed more flexible market intervention tools in a draft decree amending the management of the country's foreign exchange reserves.

The Government has also approved extensions for provisional corporate income tax payments under a newly-issued decree.

Việt Nam has the potential to produce about one million barrels of SAF a day between 2030 and 2050, supported by abundant agricultural residues from crops such as rice and cassava.

The VN‑Index continues a 'green on the outside, red in the core' pattern, moving roughly within 1,850–1,890 as a few pillar stocks keep the index steady.

Industrial developer Becamex IDC on Friday broke ground on four social housing projects in HCM City, adding more than 6,200 apartments as Việt Nam's largest metropolis steps up efforts to tackle a shortage of affordable housing.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is aiming to remain profitable in 2026 despite mounting pressure from higher jet fuel prices, exchange rate fluctuations and rising operating costs, while pursuing an ambitious expansion and restructuring programme.