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Foldables lag behind in Vietnam’s mobile market

Despite flashy designs and advanced tech, foldables capture just 0.2% to 2% of retail sales in Vietnam’s smartphone sector.

Bubble tea brand with map controversy set to launch in HCMC

Despite public anger over its use of the “nine-dash line,” Chagee will open a flagship location in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu My Hung area.

Vietnam updates 2025 growth scenario as economy expands 7.52% in H1

The government revises economic projections after first-half performance lays solid foundation for 8% annual target.

Da Nang to spend $390 million on inland waterway tourism

Da Nang has approved a nearly $390 million inland waterway tourism project to develop 20 passenger wharves along the city’s major rivers.

Czech businesses ramp up pursuit of opportunities in Vietnam

The Vietnam – Czech Republic business networking seminar, held in Hanoi on July 11, opened up numerous prospects for cooperation between the two countries in key areas such as high technology, energy, mining, and the defence industry.

HCM City ramps up efforts to attract large foreign investments

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces early this month, new HCM City is targeting 10.44 billion USD in foreign direct investment this year.

Vietnam targets 4.5 billion USD in cashew exports for 2025

Vietnam is aiming to export cashews worth 4.5 billion USD in 2025, up 2.7% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. To hit this target, the sector must generate around 2.2 billion USD in the second half.

HCM City sees strong recovery in industrial production

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of HCM City increased 8.6% in the first half of 2025, indicating positive growth amid global trade and economic uncertainty.

Vietnam eyes opportunities to expand exports to Halal markets

If Vietnamese businesses can meet Halal requirements, they won’t just reach Muslim consumers, she said, adding that they’ll also tap into the high-end segment in global markets increasingly focused on quality and product safety.

Over 75,000 digital technology enterprises operating stably in Vietnam

Vietnam ranked 44th out of 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, up two places from the previous year, and retained its leading position among lower middle-income countries.

Saigon Corporation plan could boost growth, but success hinges on reform

HCMC eyes economic transformation with a new state-run conglomerate, but governance challenges remain.

Vietnam sets new coffee export record with $5.45 billion in first half of 2025

In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam's coffee exports reached a record $5.45 billion with 953,900 tons, nearly equaling the $5.48 billion total for all of 2024.

Vietnam must act now to achieve double-digit growth, say experts

At the Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 last weekend, Tran Luu Quang, Head of the Central Committee for Policy and Strategy, posed a fundamental question: “With the goal of achieving double-digit growth, what must we do, and how should we do it?”

Vietnam’s pangasius industry eyes high-value transformation

Vietnam’s pangasius industry embraces change with deep-processed products and global reach.

Hai Phong to attract $15.6 billion in investment from 21 economies

On July 14, the city of Hai Phong held a press conference to announce the 2025 Hai Phong Investment Promotion Conference, themed “A Strategic Destination in the New Era.”

Gas bike ban fuels Vietnam's electric motorbike boom

Hanoi’s proposed ban on gasoline motorbikes is boosting demand for electric alternatives and reshaping the market.

Vietnam updates standards law to match international practices

A newly passed law aims to harmonize national standards with global norms, boosting innovation and trade.

Vietnam weighs extending casino access for locals in Phu Quoc

The Ministry of Finance is tasked with reviewing mechanisms to develop Phu Quoc and evaluate post-trial continuation of casino access for Vietnamese citizens.

Flight cancellations soar amid aviation boom in Vietnam

Passenger traffic grew 9.1% in H1 2025, but on-time flight performance dropped and cancellations surged across domestic airlines.

Kinh Bac Urban takes control of Trump International Vietnam

Kinh Bac Urban Development Corporation (HoSE: KBC), chaired by Dang Thanh Tam, has officially announced its control of Trump International Vietnam JSC, marking a major step in the corporation's strategic expansion in luxury real estate.