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Vietnam shines at int'l two-wheeler exhibition EICMA Milan 2025

The Vietnamese pavilion has attracted crowds at EICMA Milan 2025, taking place at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan city, northern Italy, from November 4 to 9.

$4bil. spent as Vietnam ramps up cashew imports, mostly from Cambodia

In just 10 months, Vietnamese companies spent nearly $4 billion importing raw cashew nuts amid soaring material prices. Nearly 1 million tons of cashew from Cambodia alone flowed into Vietnam during this period.

Vietnam exports first shipment of tilapia to Brazil

This shipment is one of 32 containers, totalling 700 tonnes of tilapia, ordered and imported by JBS Group from Vietnam.

Experts warn of data overlap in housing information collection plan

People are often provided information multiple times when registering land and applying for red books (land use right certificates).

Real estate sector divides as firms face debt, lawsuits, or windfalls

Vietnam’s property sector reveals two realities - some firms reap billions, while others borrow from family to stay afloat.

Experts propose anti-scam solutions suited to Vietnam’s conditions

Vietnam’s digital transformation has achieved remarkable progress. However, similar to other countries in the region, online scams and fraud cases are on the rise.

Retail sales growth remains stable over 10 months

The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue were estimated at 598.4 trillion VND (23 billion USD) last month, up 0.2% compared to the previous month and 7.2% compared to the same period last year.

Manufacturing sector improves with business confidence hitting 16-month high

New orders increased for the second consecutive month, and at a much faster pace than in September. The rate of expansion was the quickest since July 2024, reflecting improved customer demand.

VN garment plants obtain ILO grants to boost commuting safety for workers

Three garment factories in Vietnam have been awarded grants through the Commuting Safety Challenge, an initiative led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Vision Zero Fund with support from Nike Inc.

Bad debt settlement fully benefits from new policy from H2 2026

Vietnam’s banks are bracing for a new wave of debt recovery as Resolution No 42/2017/QH14 is codified into the amended Law on Credit Institutions, with analysts warning that the full benefits will only be visible from the second half of 2026.

Vietnam registers nearly 18,000 new enterprises in October

Nearly 18,000 enterprises with registered capital of 172.5 trillion VND (6.6 billion USD) and 93,600 workers were established in Vietnam in October this year, according to the National Statistics Office.

Green industry lures more FDI to Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta region is now standing at the threshold of becoming a modern, sustainable industrial centre.

Vietnam exports agricultural goods to 190 countries worldwide

With exports reaching 190 global markets, Vietnam is becoming a vital player in the world’s food supply chain.

17 indicted over durian export scandal after years of urgent warnings

Authorities indict 17 individuals for fraud and bribery tied to illegal durian exports to China, raising alarms about risks to Vietnam's fruit trade.

Hanoi targets 40,000 new SMEs annually in five-year growth plan

From 2026, Hanoi will support tens of thousands of new SMEs each year as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the private sector.

Bac Ninh rises to the top in Vietnam’s export rankings

With a total export turnover of $76.44 billion in the first ten months of 2025, Bac Ninh has officially surpassed Ho Chi Minh City to become the nation’s leading exporter.

Pham Nhat Vuong enters aerospace with VinSpace

Vietnam’s richest man launches VinSpace to manufacture aircraft and satellites, marking a bold leap into aerospace amid an unprecedented rise in his personal and corporate wealth.

Amazon to make Vietnam Southeast Asia’s e-commerce export hub

As part of its 2026 strategic focus, Amazon aims to position Vietnam as a central hub for Southeast Asia’s e-commerce exports, leveraging technology and innovation to drive high-quality export growth.

FDI disbursement hits five-year high in 10 months

The manufacturing and processing sector continued to dominate, with 17.68 billion USD, or 83% of the total disbursement over the first 10 months.

Logistics Forum 2025 seeks to unleash development potential of central Vietnam

The VN Logistics Forum 2025, scheduled to take place on November 28–29 in Da Nang, is expected to be a strategic milestone, marking a new phase of development for Vietnam’s logistics services.