Over 3,700 jobs open as FDI labor-intensive firm to shut down in Ho Chi Minh City
EconomyMore than 3,700 job openings are being offered by seven companies after a South Korean-invested garment firm in Ho Chi Minh City announced it would cease operations in January, affecting over 2,600 workers, local authorities said.
In Vietnam, unlicensed gold bar trading may draw fines of over $760
EconomyThe Vietnamese government has issued new regulations under which individuals who trade gold bullion with unlicensed organizations could face fines of up to VND20 million (US$761.4) as part of a new decree taking effect in early 2026.
Vietnam’s e-commerce booms, challenges remain: study
EconomyVietnam’s e-commerce sector is expanding rapidly on the back of young, tech-savvy sellers, but challenges in logistics, platform fees, and competition from foreign players are clouding its long-term outlook, according to a new study by Milieu Insight.
Vietnam’s 80 million-user messaging giant Zalo puts spotlight on parent VNG’s business
EconomyVietnam’s most widely used messaging app Zalo has drawn public attention after updating its terms of service to clarify access to and use of user data, putting a spotlight on how the platform with nearly 80 million users generates revenue and is structured within its parent company VNG.
In Vietnam, foreign manufacturers invest in worker housing to secure labor
EconomyWhen 21-year-old Duong Tam left her home province of Bac Ninh to work as an intern at Pegatron Vietnam, an electronics manufacturer supplying Apple and Microsoft, she expected to rent a small room near the factory in northern Hai Phong City to cut commuting costs.
Vietcombank to inject $380mn into securities arm
EconomyState-owned commercial lender Vietcombank plans to increase the charter capital of Vietcombank Securities Company (VCBS) by VND10 trillion (US$380 million) to VND12.5 trillion ($474 million) from VND2.5 trillion ($94.8 million).
2 new auto brands to enter Vietnam in 2026
EconomyVietnam’s automotive market is set to welcome two entirely new brands in 2026, with Lotus and Zeekr officially confirmed for launch.
Vietnam posts record $900bn trade, ranks among world’s top 25 economies by trade value
EconomyVietnam’s total import–export turnover surpassed US$900 billion for the first time in 2025, reaching the milestone on Thursday, with full-year projections of around $920 billion, the Department of Vietnam Customs under the Ministry of Finance said at a ceremony marking the landmark in Hanoi the same day.
Vietnam job market cools for graduates as firms favor experienced hires: report
EconomyVietnamese employers are increasingly favoring experienced workers over new graduates, squeezing job opportunities for first-time entrants even as overall hiring edges up, according to a labor market report released this week.
Vietnam posts record government bond issuance in 2025
EconomyVietnam issued a record amount of government bonds in 2025, raising an estimated VND360 trillion (US$13.7 billion), the State Treasury said on Friday.
