Vingroup tests the line of Vietnam’s new capitalism
Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate sparks an uproar through sweetheart proposal to take control of $61 billion railway project.
Vietnam launches 10-year golden visa to boost tourism and investment
Vietnam has introduced a 10-year golden visa programme in an effort to position the country as a sustainable travel and investment hub in Southeast Asia.
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with US tariffs uncertainty
Many Chinese businesses in Vietnam, particularly those exporting directly to the United States, in theory find themselves in a better position than they would be at home. But some said investors were hesitating and anxiety was widespread.
My Australian friend paid $47 for a pair of shoes at Ben Thanh Market that I got for $13
An acquaintance of mine from Australia once excitedly bragged about buying a pair of branded shoes for VND1.2 million (US$47) after bargaining at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ben Thanh Market’s lament : visitors only come for sightseeing, not buying
Vendors at Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City’s most famous traditional market, complain about poor business saying people mainly come there for sightseeing rather than to make purchases.
‘Business is not good’ : Vietnam’s floating markets dwindle as economy soars
Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure.
More French investment expected to flow into Vietnam
Many French businesses are interested in making investments in Vietnam in the fields of digital transformation, AI, semiconductor, energy and transport infrastructure.
Online marketplace flooded with Chinese goods ahead of Tet in Vietnam
As the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday approaches, many Vietnamese vendors are partnering with suppliers in China to livestream and put Chinese products on sale on local e-commerce platforms.
European bizs confident in Vietnam’s economic prospects
Vietnam saw a significant rise in business sentiment in the fourth quarter (Q4) last year, reflecting resilience amidst a turbulent global landscape, according to the quarter’s business confidence index (BCI) report released recently by the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham)…
Vietnam struggles to avoid the Trump administration’s glare
Vietnam’s rising trade surplus with the United States may threaten its close strategic and economic bilateral ties under the second Trump administration.
Vietnam’s richest person starts $150 million fund to invest in tech startups
Automobile and property tycoon Pham Nhat Vuong and his conglomerate Vingroup has launched a venture capital firm to fund artificial intelligence and digital startups in Vietnam and the region in a bid to broaden his technology businesses.
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu operates in Vietnam without license
Over the past two weeks, Vietnamese consumers can easily bump into advertisements for Chinese e-commerce platform Temu which offers low-cost products and discounts of up to 90 percent, while the platform has yet to get a license to operate in…
Việt Nam-France business exchange, trade promotion workshop held in Paris
A trade promotion and business exchange workshop between Vietnamese and French enterprises was held in Paris on October 21 as part of the Vietnamese Goods Week in France.
Trump Organization to develop $1.5 billion golf course and hotel project in Vietnam
Vietnam’s real estate developer Kinhbac City said on Tuesday that its subsidiary has partnered with The Trump Organization to develop a $1.5 billion golf course and hotel project in Vietnam’s Hung Yen province.
Vietnam’s To Lam set to meet with president Biden
During the communist party chief’s five-day visit to New York, Vietnamese and U.S. firms have signed a number of economic agreements.
US rejects Vietnam’s bid for ‘market economy’ status in blow to trade ties
Classification would have boosted exports and reduced tariffs on goods from country that is rising supply chain alternative to China.
Luxury brand reps nearly triple Vietnam profits
Vietnam’s distributors of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior and Hermes posted VND3.8 trillion ($156.57 million) in 2022 profits, up 270% year-on-year, according to latest data from a market research company.
Pacts signed by Vietnam, China during Xi’s Hanoi trip
Vietnam and China signed a 16-page joint declaration and 36 co-operation documents in areas such as infrastructure, trade and security, during a visit to Hanoi by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Vietnam eyes $200B bilateral trade with US
Vietnamese and U.S. businesses should increase partnership to bring the two countries’ trade value to a new record of $200 billion, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said Tuesday.
Can Vietnam become the next Asian tiger ?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and rising US–China trade tensions, Vietnam leapfrogged South Korea to become the United States’ sixth largest trade partner by import value in 2022. This jump represents an important pivot in Vietnam’s economy — Vietnam’s biggest export to the…
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to visit Vietnam next week
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte and his entourage including hi-tech entrepreneurs will visit Vietnam from November 1 to 2 to further promote comprehensive cooperation, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday.
Saigon street venders, authorities battle for sanctified ground
As Le Thi Chi, 41, set up her coconut malt stall on the sidewalk, she asked an adjacent noodle stall security guard if « officers » had been « coming by » lately.
Vietnam loses US$350 million due to copyright infringement
Around 80 per cent of violations take place on digital platforms with the most violated content including TV shows, movies, music and books.
Biden heads to Vietnam in latest attempt to draw one of China’s neighbors closer to the US
President Joe Biden will arrive at Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s doorstep on Sunday with a deal in hand to draw yet another one of China’s neighbors closer to the United States.
Why Hanoi may agree to a Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership
If Hanoi agrees to a comprehensive strategic partnership with the U.S., it would represent a remarkable breakthrough in bilateral ties. Still, such a partnership would not represent a significant shift in Hanoi’s foreign policy.
Vietnam signs free trade agreement with Israel
Vietnam has become the first Southeast Asian country to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Israel, which will remove duties on at least 86% of Vietnamese products.