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Vietnam bets on two cities for one international financial center

Vietnam’s upcoming international financial center will follow a “one center, two destinations” model, operating jointly from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

MoIT supports traditional market vendors in digital transformation

The initiative is expected to unlock new opportunities for traditional vendors, helping them improve business capabilities, align with the national digitalisation trend and contribute to the robust growth of e-commerce in Vietnam.

Vietnam shines at Asia’s gemstone festival in Geneva

Vietnam made a vibrant impression at the "Jewels of Asia" Festival held on June 11 at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways Co. Ltd to receive air transport licence

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, invested with 2.5 trillion VND (about 98.81 million USD), plans to build a fleet of 31 aircraft by 2030.

Overuse of fertilizer linked to cadmium residue in Vietnamese durians

Excessive use of fertilizers in durian cultivation has been identified as a major cause of cadmium residue in exported fruit, according to Nguyen Quang Hieu, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection.

Budget phones lead sales in Vietnam, but iPhone 16 Pro Max holds strong

In Vietnam’s top 5 best-selling smartphones of Q1 2025, only one premium device made the list: Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max.

State budget collection up 24.5% in first five months

Of the sum, domestic revenue was estimated at 987.5 trillion VND, equivalent to 59.2% of the estimate and up 27.6% year-on-year, the ministry reported on June 10 at a meeting to review activities in May and implement tasks for June.

Vietnam to invest 2.6 billion USD in port system in Hai Phong by 2030

The Ministry of Construction has approved a 66 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) plan to upgrade Hai Phong’s port system by 2030, boosting capacity at the north’s largest port hub.

Vietnamese cooperatives earn big with digital and high-tech farming

According to a report by the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, many cooperatives using high-tech farming methods and digital transformation are now generating revenues in the hundreds of billions of dong annually.

Vietnam's GDP forecast lowered amid global policy uncertainty

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts Vietnam’s economic growth at 6.2% this year and 6% next year.

Vietnam enhances rice export position in Canadian market

As Canada seeks to diversify its supply sources and reduce dependence on a single partner like the US, Vietnamese rice enterprises are presented with a golden opportunity to expand their share in this market.

Vietnam sees 11.3% rise in new, reactivated businesses in five months

Vietnam saw nearly 111,800 newly established and reactivated enterprises in the first five months of 2025, reflecting an 11.3% year-on-year increase, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Three-pronged approach to restore market confidence

Businesses should embrace digital technology – from blockchain to verification codes and anti-counterfeiting techniques – to build a “digital shield” that helps consumers easily identify genuine products.

Qualcomm launches new AI R&D centre in Vietnam

The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.

Qualcomm urged to enhance cooperation with Vietnamese enterprises

At a reception in Hanoi on June 10 for Alex Rogers, President of Global Affairs of Qualcomm Inc., the Party chief requested the company to help Vietnamese enterprises integrate more deeply into global value chains.

Tiny invoice, big debate: Why a 6,000 VND bathroom receipt matters

A VAT invoice for two people using a restroom raises concerns over e-invoicing rules.

Vietnam leads e-commerce: 99% of consumers shop online

A Visa survey reveals near-universal online shopping in Vietnam, fueled by new digital payment tech.

Top 10 reputable commercial banks in Vietnam for 2025 revealed

Vietnam Report announces the 2025 list, spotlighting the sector's growth, digital drive, and profit resilience.

Massive payout by Trinh Van Quyet may alter appeal verdict

The former FLC chairman’s wife has paid USD 55 million in compensation, potentially impacting his upcoming appeal.

Master plan for national e-commerce development approved

The plan positions e-commerce as a pioneering sector of the digital economy, playing a key role in transforming the country’s growth model, boosting competitiveness, and promoting sustainable development.