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Hanoi apartment resale prices fall as secondary market softens

While new listings rise in price, resale units drop by up to 50% as buyers grow cautious.

Land valuation challenges create bottlenecks for businesses

Transactions during "land fever" periods often do not reflect true value as the prices are driven instead by speculation or market psychology, according to Giang Do from Savills Vietnam.

Customers suffer burns, fractures after purchasing insurance in fraud scheme

A group of customers all claimed they had suffered fractures or burns just a few months after their insurance contracts took effect, indicating the possibility of fraud.

LPBank cuts 1,600 staff in Q1 amid record profit surge

Vietnamese bank LPBank has reduced its workforce by 15% in just three months while posting record profits.

Vietnam urged to launch full-scale E10 biofuel program by October 2025

To boost ethanol imports from the United States tenfold to approximately 1 million tons annually (equivalent to $1 billion), the Vietnam Biofuel Association has proposed that the government swiftly implement a nationwide E10 biofuel gasoline program.

Korean investment in Vietnam to exceed $100 billion within 2-3 years

South Korea's investment in Vietnam is expected to exceed USD 100 billion within the next two to three years, up from USD 86.8 billion in 2024, according to Park Bong Kyu, Chairman of the Korea CEO Summit (KCS).

TPBank fined for repeated bond registration violations

The bank must pay over VND 92 million for delays in bond procedures, marked as repeat offenses.

Gold chaos: From 33 million to 118 million VND per tael in 10 years

In just one decade, gold prices in Vietnam have fluctuated dramatically, climbing nearly 85 million VND (about $3,340) per tael, from 33.3 million VND per tael in 2016 to 118 million VND today.

Is rooftop solar power a good choice if electricity bill is VND1 million?

With electricity bills exceeding VND1 million monthly and consumption over 400 kWh, EVN recommends that households consider rooftop solar power to cut costs and ease pressure on the power sector.

Vietnam’s six key cities post-merger hold half of national GDP

Newly merged cities like HCMC and Hanoi will account for nearly 50% of Vietnam's GDP and 62% of its national budget revenue.

Dak Lak and Phu Yen merge: A new province linking mountains and sea

With a major merger underway, residents will soon travel from the Central Highlands to Tuy Hoa’s beaches via key routes like National Highway 29.

Gold hits record high, crowds storm Hanoi’s gold street for limited supply

Gold surged to 118 million VND per tael as hundreds queued in Hanoi’s Tran Nhan Tong Street, causing chaos and stock shortages.

Vietnam expands aircraft import list to seven countries including China

Vietnam now permits the import of aircraft from Canada, Brazil, Russia, the UK, and China, alongside Airbus and Boeing.

Mother accused of killing child to collect insurance amid rising fraud cases

Experts have noted that insurance fraud is spiking. Horrific crimes have been committed just to get insurance benefits

Economic disparities highlighted as Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc prepare to merge

Before the upcoming provincial merger, both Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc have shown strong development in industrial production and services. In particular, Dong Nai has achieved impressive economic milestones in recent years.

Global vision, local soul: AEDAS unveils Cat Ba's island city design story

Behind the unique beauty of the Central Green Bay Island City lies a seamless fusion of global architectural vision and rich local culture, blending Eastern Feng Shui philosophy with the contemporary language of international design.

Used-car inspectors: light work and high pay, but big risks

With rising demand for secondhand cars, inspecting used vehicles has become a lucrative trade. Mastering it, however, requires not just technical know-how but also a wealth of skills and seasoned experience.

A tale of three provinces: Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Hoa Binh before the union

As the three provinces prepare to unify, their diverse economic indicators reveal an unexpected divide in growth and performance.

Hanoi to launch 69m2 apartments, condo price surge slows

Real estate highlights of the week: Social housing news in Hanoi; Bac Giang district land auctioned for nearly VND7 billion for a 154m2 plot; Controversy at Discovery Complex condo.

Vietnam expands forestry and fisheries loan package to $4 billion

The State Bank of Vietnam increases the preferential loan program to support agriculture, forestry, and fisheries to nearly $4 billion.