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Vietnam’s coffee exports to Thailand fall as Laos claims top supplier spot

Once the leading supplier, Vietnam’s "billion-dollar" coffee industry has unexpectedly been surpassed by Laos, which has become the largest coffee exporter to the Thai market.

Minister warns renewable energy investors against speculating for profit

“In the past, I noticed that many investors were selected. But after being selected, they waited for the right time to ride the wave and profit from price differences. This is extremely dangerous,” Minister Nguyen Hong Dien warned.

Vietnam targets full online processing for business procedures by 2025

This target is part of the Program on Reducing and Simplifying Administrative Procedures Related to Production and Business Activities for 2025 and 2026 (the "Program") recently approved by the government through a resolution.

Can digital assets and carbon credits unlock new opportunities for bank loans?

According to experts, even real estate and gold fluctuate unpredictably. Accepting digital assets as collateral could expose banks to major risks when asset values plummet.

Vietnam’s tilapia boom: US demand triggers multimillion-dollar export surge

Not the billion-dollar pangasius, but Vietnam’s humble tilapia is now captivating American buyers, leading to a surge in orders worth tens of millions of dollars. Thanks to this, exports of the once modest fish have seen phenomenal growth.

Vietnam Airlines delays full move to Tan Son Nhat’s new Terminal 3

Vietnam Airlines has postponed its plan to move all domestic flights to Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat Airport, initially set for April 28.

Haus Da Lat: Vietnam’s new benchmark in modern living

Discover how Haus Da Lat is setting a new global standard for residential excellence in Vietnam’s booming real estate market.

Tran Ba Duong: Thaco working to rescue HAGL Agrico, recover $480 million debt

Billionaire Tran Ba Duong says Thaco is committed to reviving HAGL Agrico to safeguard a massive investment.

HCM City advised to plan boulevards, metro line along Saigon River

The planning of the Saigon River must adhere to the principle of harmony with nature, be resident-centered, and be inseparable from the goal of flood prevention, a report recommends.

Binh Dinh lands USD 1 billion recycling project from Sweden’s Syre Group

A polyester fabric recycling production complex in Binh Dinh is set to receive an estimated investment of about USD 1 billion, covering 20 hectares with a capacity of 250,000 tons per year.

Gold prices hit new peak, market needs stabilizing: experts

Gold prices have soared to a new record high of VND122.5 million per tael, with people rushing to buy. Experts say stabilizing the gold market is challenging in the current context because of a supply shortage.

Vietnam’s first rice husk-fueled biomass power plant inaugurated in Hau Giang

With a total capacity of 20MW, this is the first biomass power plant of its kind to be put into operation in Vietnam. The plant is expected to consume approximately 130,000 tonnes of rice husk and woodchips annually.

Healing Ho Chi Minh City’s rapid growth wounds

As Vietnam’s most dynamic metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City faces deep challenges that demand sustainable, strategic solutions.

Manufacturing firms optimistic about Q2 despite mounting challenges: survey

Foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) are the most optimistic, with 87% forecasting either improvements or stability in production and operations. State-owned enterprises follow with 84.7%, and non-state firms at 84.1%.

Hanoi tops E-Commerce Business Index 2025

The Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) has unveiled the Vietnam E-Commerce Business Index 2025 (EBI 2025) report, with Hanoi securing the top spot.

Vietnam rises as regional tech powerhouse for global giants

Vietnam is fast becoming a strategic hub for global tech firms like Nvidia and Google.

Pham Nhat Vuong shares never-before-disclosed plans for Vietnam’s tech future

At Vingroup’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 24, Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong delivered a series of striking remarks and unveiled key strategies that mark a new chapter for the Vietnamese conglomerate.

Vietnam places order for 250 Boeing aircraft

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have placed two separate orders totaling 250 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, highlighting Vietnam’s status as one of the most promising aviation markets in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam’s gaming industry to hit USD 1.66 billion in 2025

Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s leading countries in mobile game publishing. In 2024, three out of the ten most downloaded mobile games globally were developed in Vietnam.

Vietnam tightens customs checks to counter US tariff risks

Vietnamese customs authorities will tighten control over raw material sources to prevent foreign goods from being falsely labeled as “Made in Vietnam” for export to the United States and other markets.