With rising living costs and weak consumption, Vietnam’s economy faces silent challenges.

HCM City authorities have released a list of 17 residential projects where foreign individuals and organizations are permitted to own property, along with 4 where ownership is prohibited.

Under the Poliburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam aims to be among the top three ASEAN countries and the top 50 globally in AI development by 2030.

Vietnamese textile and fashion products attracted strong interest at Source Fashion London, Europe’s largest fashion sourcing fair, held from July 8–10 in the UK capital.

Inflationary pressure in the second half of 2025 would remain moderate, as factors driving prices up and down are expected to balance each other out.

The Government has issued Decree No. 199/2025/ND-CP amending and supplementing Decree No. 26/2023/ND-CP on the export and preferential import tariff schedules, and the lists of goods subject to absolute tax, mixed tax, and out-of-quota import duties.

The journey of brand development has long been a cornerstone for business survival.

New regulations on taxes and fees for e-commerce platforms have officially taken effect from July, requiring sellers to quickly adapt by implementing three key measures to safeguard profits and maintain competitiveness.

The International Technology Expo 2025 (iTech Expo 2025) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on July 9.

Attracting major investors will bring in capital, advanced technology, and modern management expertise, helping to develop key industries, generate jobs, and promote local development, said a leader of the Van Phong Economic Zone.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on July 9 marked a key milestone in its 30-year development journey by welcoming its 350 millionth passenger on a flight from Hanoi to Hue.

The government leader reiterated that the land clearance work has been separated from the investment projects and assigned to localities.

With the ambition to become a leading startup and innovation hub in Vietnam and Southeast Asia by 2030, Da Nang has implemented a range of incentives and actively promoted investment in its innovation ecosystem.

VN will continue to facilitate foreign investment and business activities, including those by US enterprises, said Tran Luu Quang, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies.

For the first half of 2025, the IIP rose by 9.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth rate since 2020, the office reported.

The small-sized banking group is expected to have the strongest growth rate of up to 35% thanks to boosting real estate credit from a low base and starting to accelerate bad debt handling.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction supports, in principle, a proposal by Xuan Truong Construction to build a new international airport in Ninh Binh, pending feasibility review.

Vietnam’s push for science, technology, and digital innovation is strong, but outdated regulations and misaligned local implementation threaten to hold startups back.

In the first half of this year, Vietnam spent over 400 million USD importing fruits and vegetables from China, with Chinese produce now flooding local markets.

Vietnam led the region with a 30% increase in international arrivals compared to Q1 2024, and ranked second in terms of recovery rate, with a 34% rise over the same period in 2019.