FTSE Russell’s Global Head of Equity and Multi Asset Gerald Toledano praised Vietnam’s reform momentum, noting that its stock market, now the most liquid in ASEAN, has surpassed those of Thailand and Singapore.

Vinh Long province is home to 188 active foreign direct investment (FDI) projects from 24 countries, with a total registered capital of 5.74 billion USD, but none yet from Switzerland.

Apartment prices in central HCM City have hit a record 600 million VND (23,500 USD) per sq.m, raising concerns over affordability and income disparity.

More than 86 million bank accounts that have not been biometrically authenticated or have been 'frozen' for a long time will be deleted starting September 1 to prevent fraud and cybercrime.

Despite concerns over US tariff policies, foreign investors remain confident and continue to implement large-scale projects in Vietnam.

Among 72 countries and territories investing in Vietnam over the year's first half, Sweden emerged as the third largest investor, with a total investment of 1 billion USD or 10.8% of newly registered FDI, coming after only Singapore and China.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is finalizing a draft decree to amend and supplement certain provisions of Decree 103/2024 regarding land use fees and land rental fees.

Car sales by the members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) in June increased by 9.5 percent compared to the previous month, reaching the highest level this year.

The Government is proposing a plan to allocate the 2024 increased state budget revenue, with a significant portion dedicated to increasing expenditures on development investment.

In H1, sales of major motorcycles in Vietnam reached 1,284,291 units, an increase of 77,419 units, corresponding to a 6.4 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Vietnam Association of Motorbike Manufacturers (VAMM).

Vietnam’s banks face a looming tech talent crunch as demand for AI and fintech skills soars.

For the first time, China has overtaken the US as Vietnam’s top buyer of cashew nuts, spending $526 million in the first half of 2025 alone.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are expected to fall short of the full-year goal of 8 billion USD, despite a strong recovery in the first half of 2025.

Integrating ESG principles into industrial infrastructure can strengthen Vietnam’s competitive edge while promoting long-term sustainability, according to an expert from Savills Vietnam.

FDI enterprises are the most optimistic, with 81% forecasting better or stable conditions in Q3. Confidence is similarly high among domestic private firms (80.7%) and state-owned enterprises (79.8%).

Vietnam is pushing forward with efforts to establish a legal framework for the forest carbon market, aiming to mobilise new financial resources for sustainable forestry and climate goals.

The 18th Vietnam International Exhibition on Electrical Technology and Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2025), the Products of Energy Saving & Green Power (Greenergy Expo (Greenergy Expo 2025), and ELECS Vietnam 2025, opened on July 16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hai Phong boasts a strategic location with the international deep-water port of Lach Huyen, well-developed regional connectivity, specialised smart and green industrial zones, a plentiful labour force, and increasingly flexible investment incentives.

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has initiated anti-circumvention investigations into disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays and lids imported from Vietnam and Thailand, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

Chinese e-scooters lose market traction as domestic and global brands offer better quality and service.