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Vietnamese spend $45 million a day online shopping

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 21:10
The four largest e-commerce platforms, namely Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki, generated total sales revenues of VNĐ429 trillion in 2025, up nearly 34.8 per cent over 2024. This represents a figure of over VNĐ1.17 trillion (US$44.5 million) per day.

Energy efficiency labels now compulsory for cars, motorbikes

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 21:05
Passenger cars and two-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds are required to display energy efficiency labels starting from January 1, according to a new circular recently issued by the Ministry of Construction.

Vietjet named among world’s safest airlines for 2026

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:15
AirlineRatings, an independent airline safety and product rating website, has also maintained a seven-out-of-seven safety rating for Vietjet since 2018, according to the carrier.

Cà Mau, Chinese firm join forces in $5-billion-plan for urban rail, smart transport

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:14
Under the MoU, the two sides will strengthen experience information exchange in the field of urban infrastructure. Priority will be given to research in smart transportation, centralised traffic management centres, and the development of clean-energy vehicles.

Reposition the State economy

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 18:23
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has signed Resolution 79-NQ/TW, reaffirming the State sector’s leading role in Việt Nam’s economy to maintain macroeconomic stability, safeguard major economic balances and ensure national defence and security.

Malaysia promotes Sabah, expands tourism cooperation with Việt Nam

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 16:35
Malaysia is stepping up efforts to promote Sabah as an attractive destination for Vietnamese travellers, while seeking to expand tourism cooperation between the two markets.

Gold, silver prices increase as investment demand surges

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 14:10
SJC gold bars have gained VNĐ10 million per tael in just two weeks while silver prices jumped 29 per cent, driving strong investor interest in the domestic market.

Autotech & Accessories 2026 to drive connectivity in automotive, electric vehicle sector

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 13:58
Marking its 22nd edition, Autotech & Accessories 2026 will welcome more than 300 exhibitors with over 500 booths from Việt Nam and key markets, including China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Taiwan (China).

Việt Nam – China economic, trade cooperation becomes close, complementary: expert

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:06
In 2024, Việt Nam-China trade exceeded 260 billion USD – a level rarely seen in China’s trade relations with foreign partners.

Việt Nam emerges as typical case of Asia’s FDI success

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:55
Việt Nam has emerged as a leading FDI destination in Asia, driven by political stability, strong infrastructure and deep integration into global supply chains.

Venture capital falls for fifth straight year in 2025

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:18
This downturn continues the trend of decline that began in 2021 amid tighter global liquidity and a structural reset in investor risk appetite, according to the 'Vietnam Tech & Venture Capital Outlook 2025' report published by VinVentures.

Vĩnh Long farmers struggle with low King orange prices

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:13
Farmers in Vĩnh Long Province are facing challenges due to the low prices they always get for king orange due to oversupply and complete reliance on the domestic market.

Party Resolutions forge revolution to expand opportunities

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 07:16
Pillar resolutions underpins a wider reform agenda that includes streamlining the state apparatus and strengthening foundations in infrastructure and human resources.

Resolutions forge revolution to expand opportunities

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 07:16
Pillar resolutions underpins a wider reform agenda that includes streamlining the state apparatus and strengthening foundations in infrastructure and human resources.

Industrial production maintains growth momentum

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 22:23
With proactive efforts and clearly defined plans from the outset, many enterprises across Việt Nam’s industrial sectors are confident about sustaining stable growth in 2026.

International experts place high hopes on IFC in Đà Nẵng

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 21:53
International experts believe that, thanks to its distinctive advantages, the newly launched Đà Nẵng International Financial Centre (IFC) will develop sustainably, enhance Việt Nam’s standing on the regional and global financial map, and create a fresh growth engine for the central coastal city.

Standard Chartered optimistic about Việt Nam’s economic growth outlook in 2026

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 21:47
Standard Chartered expects Việt Nam’s economic growth to moderate in the first half of the year before rebounding more clearly in the second half. GDP growth is projected at about 6.5 per cent in the first half, accelerating to around 8 per cent in the latter half, bringing full-year growth to 7.2 per cent.

VN-Index breaks 1,900 points for first time

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 17:10
Today's gain created an opportunity for foreign investors to take profits after four consecutive sessions of accumulation.

More than 1 million businesses nationwide in operation

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 16:14
The NSO published an analytical report on the state of business development last year on Monday.

Vietnam Airlines ranks among world’s 25 safest full-service airlines

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 16:07
The ranking, compiled from the monitoring and assessment of 320 airlines worldwide, reflects compliance with international safety standards and highlights Vietnam Airlines’ consistent improvements over recent years.

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