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Hung Yen egg-shaped lychees sold out before harvest begins

Despite being weeks away from peak harvest season, Hung Yen’s signature egg-shaped lychees are already sold out thanks to a surge in pre-orders.

Agro-forestry-fishery export in five months top 28 billion USD

Breaking down the figures, agricultural products accounted for 15.29 billion USD, up 16.3% while livestock products totalled 217.2 milion USD, an 11.7% increase.

Vietnam Airlines increases flights to Singapore, Bangkok

To meet travel demand during the 2025 peak summer season, the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency on two key international routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore and Bangkok.

Hanoi's budget revenue posts robust 54% growth in first five months

Hanoi recorded strong performance in five-month revenue from domestic sources, which reached 346.9 trillion VND to account for 73.2% of the annual target and mark a 55.4% year-on-year increase.

Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice

Vietnam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the 'low-emission' rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June.

E-invoices mandatory for large business households

The mandatory use of electronic invoices (e-invoices) generated by cash registers marks a significant step in the Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise tax management and ensure greater fairness and transparency in fulfilling tax obligations.

HCM City seeks special mechanisms to attract investors for Can Gio port

A key recommendation was for the municipal Party Committee to issue policy guidance on special mechanisms to support long-term strategic investors, particularly the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – the world’s largest shipping company.

HCM City faces economic challenges amid high inflation

Its Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.27% in the first five months, impacting residents' budgets, according to a report by the city’s Statistics Office.

Apartment price "fever" cools in HCM City, Hanoi

Apartment prices in Hanoi and HCM City have stabilized and are no longer experiencing a strong upward trend as seen in 2024, according to the Ministry of Construction’s housing and real estate market report for the first quarter of the year.

Vietnam seeks more US farm products in bilateral trade push

Minister Do Duc Duy leads delegation to the U.S. to strengthen agri-trade and seek new import opportunities.

From July, personal ID numbers to replace all tax codes in Vietnam

Vietnam implements a unified tax identification system beginning July 2025 to reduce risk and boost transparency.

Petrolimex removes Dao Nam Hai from CEO position

Dao Nam Hai has been dismissed from his role as CEO and has also ceased to be a board member of Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) effective May 30.

Trump doubles steel tariffs: Can Vietnam turn challenge into opportunity?

Trump’s tariff hike shocks global markets, but Vietnam’s steel ambitions may be perfectly timed.

Vietnam considers scrapping home building permits to cut red tape

New reforms could end costly and complex building permit procedures, saving homeowners money and curbing permit-related corruption.

Experts support gold exchange, propose hybrid trading model

Experts believe that setting up a gold exchange will bring numerous benefits, especially if it is integrated into a new international financial center.

Vietnam considers using private capital for railway development

The draft Railway Law (amended) introduces provisions encouraging organizations and individuals to invest in railway infrastructure development through various contract models.

Economists urge breaking ‘ice wall’ to pave way for private sector to thrive

If Resolution 68 can be implemented effectively, this could mark a pivotal turning point, the third breakthrough in the history of the private sector's development in Vietnam, according to National Assembly Deputy Phan Duc Hieu.

Inspection confirms viral pig photo from C.P. Vietnam contractor

A viral photo of a diseased pig sparked concerns, and C.P. Vietnam confirms it was taken at a contracted slaughterhouse in Hau Giang.

Mekong Delta man earns big by farming noni, once considered a wild plant

Former IT professional grows 15,000 noni trees, creating health products and profit.

Chinese aircraft complete 254 safe flights in Vietnam trial

Two Comac aircraft safely carried over 16,000 passengers on domestic Vietnam routes in a one-month trial, despite facing weather delays and cancellations.