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Hanoi apartment boom loses momentum
Hanoi’s once red-hot apartment market is showing clear signs of cooling, with slowing liquidity and cautious buyers forcing many short-term investors to retreat after years of rapid gains.
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Vietnam’s hi-tech exports surpass 50% as startup ranking hits record
The domestic innovation ecosystem continued to expand, with 963 sci-tech enterprises, 20 sci-tech exchanges and 37 innovation centres operating across 26 out of the 34 cities and provinces nationwide.
Trade turnover exceeds 445 billion USD in five months
Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached 445.12 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, up 25% year-on-year, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on June 3.
Vietnam one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic logistics markets: survey
Smart payments drive digital finance development
Vietnam-Singapore trade cooperation gains fresh momentum
Da Nang city emerges as global innovation start-up hub
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Vietnam, Laos promote trade and transport connectivity
May 27, 2026 15:44
Kingsadone Phetdaoheuang, Director General of the Foreign Trade Department under Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Laos’ efforts to transform itself from a landlocked country into a regional connectivity hub linking the Mekong sub-region and ASEAN, creating new opportunities for industry, agriculture and cross-border trade.
Hanoi to host major toy and child products exhibition
May 26, 2026 22:11
The International Baby Products & Toys Expo and International Trendy Toys Expo Hanoi 2026 (IBTE Hanoi 2026) will take place from June 18-21 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, bringing together hundreds of businesses and brands in the toy and child products industry.
Vietnam, China add cross-border rail link in trade push
May 25, 2026 14:04
China Railway Nanning Group said a container train hauling 170 tonnes of calcium hydroxide left Guigang station in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on May 23 afternoon. The shipment transited through Nanning International Railway Port before heading to Vietnam’s Yen Vien station. The corridor is a new cross-border logistics addition following the launch of the Liuzhou-Nanning-Vietnam rail service.
Vietnam pushes deeper tech, green cooperation with Italy
May 22, 2026 09:36
Two-way trade between Vietnam and Italy has reached nearly 8 billion USD, with Italy remaining Vietnam’s third-largest trading partner in the European Union.
No tolerance for digital copyright infringement
May 21, 2026 14:53
According to experts, copyright protection in the digital era cannot rely solely on manual enforcement but requires integrated technologies such as content recognition systems, digital fingerprinting, rapid takedown tools, source tracing, advertising controls and financial monitoring.
Vietnam to host first-ever arbitration, mediation week
May 21, 2026 14:50
The event, the first large-scale forum in Vietnam dedicated to arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), will be held simultaneously in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Da Nang jumps 212 spots in global startup ecosystem rankings
May 21, 2026 08:24
The strong improvement highlights the growing momentum of Da Nang’s innovation and startup ecosystem amid increasing global competition to attract technology, innovation and high-quality human resources.
Vietnam, India promote digital economy cooperation towards 25 bln USD trade target
May 19, 2026 14:13
The Vietnam Trade Office in India, the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (iDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Marwah Studios, and the Global Trade and Technology Council of India (GTTCI) on May 18 organised a Vietnam-India forum on digital economy and cross-border e-commerce was held in Noida city in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.
Vietnam accelerates drive to master EV technologies
May 18, 2026 11:08
By the end of 2025, Vietnam had established 28 standards and technical regulations related to charging stations, charging equipment and batteries. The legal framework is expected to be fully completed in the third quarter of 2026.
Quang Ninh takes lead in public investment disbursement
May 15, 2026 22:21
As of May 13, the northern province had disbursed more than 5.64 trillion VND (213.9 million USD) in public investment capital, fulfilling 24.2% of its annual target and 54% of its disbursement target of 10.56 trillion VND for the year's first half.
Removing bottlenecks to promote intellectual property valuation
May 14, 2026 10:16
As the economy increasingly shifts towards knowledge-based growth, innovation and digital transformation, demand for IP and technology valuation is becoming more urgent.
Vietnam supports EL AL Airlines in launching direct flights to Hanoi
May 13, 2026 10:00
Under the plan, the inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on October 24, 2026, linking Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport with Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport.
Three proposals to connect overseas Vietnamese resources with private economy at home
May 12, 2026 10:40
There are currently many Vietnamese IT specialists working in technology corporations, banks, start-ups and innovation ecosystems across Canada. With appropriate mechanisms in place, this workforce could become a technology bridge, helping Vietnamese enterprises access management expertise, technical solutions, international standards and partnership networks in North America.
Vietnam introduces agricultural products at large-scale African trade forum
May 11, 2026 11:08
The Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office in Algeria opened a booth to introduce Vietnam’s major farm produce, including coffee, tea and spices such as pepper, turmeric, cinnamon and star anise, alongside desiccated coconut, milk, canned fruit juice and plastic pellets.
Rules of origin under regulations issued for Vietnam-UAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement
May 11, 2026 05:58
In order to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Circular No. 24/2026/TT-BCT dated May 5, 2026, stipulating rules of origin for goods under the pact.
Resolution 68 brings positive changes to private sector development
May 07, 2026 10:08
Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development is expected to be implemented in a more consistent and effective manner, particularly at local level, so that businesses can feel sustainable improvements in the investment climate.
Top Vietnamese leader holds talks with Indian PM
May 06, 2026 20:27
On such basis, the two sides agreed to lift ties to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” guided by the spirit of “shared vision, strategic convergence, and substantive cooperation”, ushering in a new phase of bilateral development.
Vietnam - A strategic link in Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative: ADB
May 06, 2026 08:34
Vietnam is viewed by senior experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a key link capable of driving the formation of a connected energy market in Southeast Asia.
Domestic airfares jump by 20% as fuel prices surge
May 05, 2026 08:54
Average domestic airfares have increased by 15–20% as the Middle East tensions have disrupted fuel supply chains, forcing airlines to stop offering low-cost options.
Rooftop solar power to ease pressure on electricity supply
May 04, 2026 09:18
As electricity demand surges, particularly during the hot season, Vietnam is stepping up efforts to promote rooftop solar power as a practical solution to ensure energy security, improve efficiency, and ease pressure on the national grid.
Import duty cuts to 0% for certain fuel products extended until June 30
May 01, 2026 10:46
Under Resolution No. 25/2026/NQ-CP, the application period of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP, which lowers preferential import duty rates on selected fuel products and raw materials to 0%, is extended until the end of June 30 this year.
Green growth: from imperative to a new growth engine
Apr 29, 2026 10:22
The push for greener development is rapidly shifting from external pressure to an internal economic imperative, requiring Vietnam to accelerate its transition to sustain long-term growth. In the decade to 2035, the challenge lies less in setting direction than in mobilising and efficiently deploying resources - from institutions and finance to technology and execution.
LED lighting drives efficiency gains in fisheries
Apr 28, 2026 13:58
As fuel prices surge, fishing vessel owners in Quynh Phu commune, the central province of Nghe An, are moving away from trawling towards purse seining while upgrading to modern LED lighting systems, a shift that is lowering costs, stabilising yields and improving overall efficiency.
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