Beyond cheap prices, what will it take for Vietnam to win big in the $125 billion US furniture market?
EconomyCompetitive prices alone are no longer enough for Vietnamese exporters seeking a bigger slice of the $125 billion US furniture market. As consumer preferences shift and competition intensifies, what should businesses focus on to gain a stronger foothold in this market?
Vietnam to announce over $13bn in new investments at Autumn Economic Forum 2026
EconomyVietnam is expected to announce 12 new investment projects with total registered capital of more than US$13 billion at the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 26 to 29, as the city seeks to mobilize international resources and position itself as a global growth hub, according to the forum's organizers.
French rail giant Alstom secures $897 million train order for Hanoi metro
EconomyFrench rail giant Alstom has received an initial order worth about 800 million euros (US$897 million) to supply trains for Hanoi’s metro network as part of its partnership with Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup.
Major fitness chain in Vietnam seeks 30 days for restructuring amid service disruptions
EconomyDane Fort, founder and chairman of California Fitness & Yoga, publicly apologized for recent service disruptions and asked members, staff, and business partners to give the fitness chain another 30 days to finalize its restructuring plan in a video posted on the company’s official Facebook page on Monday.
CapitaLand Development recognized for sustainability, social impact, design excellence at PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2026
EconomyCapitaLand Development (CLD) Vietnam secured seven wins at the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards (VPA) 2026, taking its regional PropertyGuru tally beyond 100 accolades.
Danish maritime group seeks Vietnamese partners to build electric tugboats
EconomyDanish maritime group Svitzer is seeking Vietnamese shipbuilding partners for upcoming projects, including electric tugboats, as Vietnam and Denmark explore cooperation in shipbuilding, supporting industries, technology transfer, and green maritime workforce development.
Vietnam Airlines to launch Hanoi–Hangzhou route next month
EconomyVietnam Airlines has announced a plan to launch a direct route between Hanoi and Hangzhou, starting November 22, with four round trips per week to connect the Vietnamese capital with a major economic, technology, and tourism hub in eastern China.
Amazon, Vietnam E-commerce Association launch initiative to help young entrepreneurs go global
EconomyAmazon and the Vietnam E-commerce Association kicked off the program ‘Young Entrepreneurs Go Global Through E-commerce’ on Monday to provide young-entrepreneur-led businesses with the digital, AI, and cross-border ecommerce skills they need to accelerate their global journey through online exports.
Vietnam's Mekong Delta struggles to grow large businesses
EconomyThe Mekong Delta of Vietnam has not added any new companies to its list of 30 leading businesses in the past two years, prompting firms to identify the causes and propose solutions for helping more companies grow into large enterprises.
Vietnam coffee export revenue hits record $8.5bn, but raw beans still dominate
EconomyVietnam’s coffee exports have reached their highest value on record, but the industry still faces challenges in shifting from raw bean shipments to deeply processed products, building stronger brands and meeting increasingly stringent international requirements, according to the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association (VICOFA).
