Vietnam’s VinFast launches 4 new electric motorbike models, expands battery-swapping network
EconomyVietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Thursday unveiled four next-generation electric motorbike models and announced the completion of its first 4,500 battery-swapping stations, with a target of installing 45,000 battery-swap cabinets nationwide by the first quarter of 2026.
Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City ranks 4th among world’s busiest domestic air routes in 2025
EconomyThe Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City air route held the fourth position among the world’s 10 busiest domestic flight routes in 2025, with more than 11 million seats scheduled, according to data released by UK-based global travel data provider OAG.
Vietnam wins 2 golds, 1 bronze at ASEAN Digital Awards 2026
EconomyVietnam secured two gold awards and one bronze at the ASEAN Digital Awards (ADA) 2026, standing out among hundreds of regional entries with digital solutions spanning healthcare, banking innovation, and smart transportation.
Vietnam’s Nghi Son refinery processes non-Kuwaiti crude for 1st time
EconomyVietnam’s Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical plant has successfully processed a new crude oil grade for the first time since beginning commercial operations, a step toward diversifying feedstock sources, the operator said on Wednesday.
Foreign visitor demand drives pilot for digital asset conversions in Da Nang
EconomyForeign visitor demand is accounting for a significant share of usage in Vietnam’s controlled pilot program allowing the conversion of digital assets into local currency, as the country launches its first crypto-to-fiat sandbox in the central city of Da Nang.
Vietnam’s 2026 growth hinges on tariff negotiation signals: Standard Chartered
EconomyVietnam’s economic growth outlook in 2026 will be shaped significantly by the progress and outcomes of tariff negotiations, according to experts from Standard Chartered, who suggest that non-manufacturing sectors could play a larger role in supporting growth amid positive credit conditions.
VinFast delivers over 175,000 electric vehicles in 2025, sets new market record
EconomyVinFast, the electric vehicle arm of Vietnam's largest private conglomerate Vingroup, delivered 175,099 electric vehicles in 2025, setting a new record in the domestic automotive market, the company announced on Tuesday.
Singapore offers support for Vietnam’s international financial center push: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong
EconomySingapore is ready to support the development of Vietnam’s newly established international financial center and promote connectivity between the two countries’ financial hubs, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a meeting with Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.
Vietnam to implement cigarette excise tax from 2027, gradual hike to follow
EconomyVietnam will introduce an absolute excise tax on cigarettes starting in 2027, with rates increasing incrementally to VND10,000 (US$0.38) per pack by 2031 as part of a campaign to curb smoking, state media reported late on Tuesday.
Vietnam sets lower credit growth target for 2026
EconomyVietnam's central bank has lowered its credit growth target to approximately 15 percent for 2026, as regulators move to curb risks in real estate and safeguard macroeconomic stability amid concerns over asset bubbles and declining credit quality.
