China willing to import more goods from Vietnam
EconomyChina is prepared to expand imports of high-quality goods from Vietnam, particularly agricultural products, in a move aimed at fostering balanced trade between the two countries, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said at a high-level bilateral meeting in Hanoi on Tuesday.
Eateries in Ho Chi Minh City edge up prices as costs rise, demand remains cautious
EconomyRestaurants and street food vendors in Ho Chi Minh City are beginning to raise prices modestly as input costs climb, while many operators remain wary of weakening demand.
Banks, securities firms eye presence in Vietnam’s int’l financial center
EconomyMultiple banks and securities firms are positioned to establish a presence in the Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) facilities in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Vietnamese audiences spend $213mn on cinema tickets in 2025
EconomyVietnam’s cinema industry achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with audiences spending nearly VND5.6 trillion (US$213 million) on movie tickets, a 24-percent increase compared with the previous year.
Vietnam’s military-run Viettel ranked world’s strongest telecoms brand
EconomyMilitary-run telecom group Viettel has been ranked the world’s strongest telecommunications brand, representing a breakthrough for the Vietnamese firm after two consecutive years in second place.
Vietnam has opportunity to build competitive IFC amid global shifts: expert
EconomyAmid growing uncertainty over tax policies, geopolitical conflicts, and increasingly intense competition for capital and technology, emerging financial models are reshaping global markets, opening a window of opportunity for Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) to enter the race, according to an industry expert.
Vietnam to allow only biofuel gasoline from June 1
EconomyVietnam will allow only biofuel gasoline products E5 RON92 and E10 RON95 to be sold nationwide starting June 1, as part of efforts to cut emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and create a more stable market for agricultural products, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam fuel price searches near 7 million in early March, EV queries climb
EconomyOnline searches in Vietnam related to fuel prices surged in early March amid market volatility, while queries for electric vehicles also rose sharply, data from Coc Coc Research showed.
Highlands Coffee nears 1,000 stores, posts over $41mn profit as IPO plans advance
EconomyHighlands Coffee, the largest coffee chain in Vietnam by store count, reported US$41.5 million in profit last year as it approaches 1,000 stores and prepares for an initial public offering.
Japan grants $140,000 to support organic agriculture in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
EconomyThe Japanese government has provided a non-refundable grant of US$140,000 to support organic agriculture development and eco-friendly communities in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam.
