Bill Gates foundation trust increases stake in Vietnamese jeweler PNJ
EconomyBill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust bought additional shares in Vietnamese jeweler Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ), raising its stake in the company, according to a company disclosure.
Vietnamese line up in rain to buy gold ahead of God of Wealth Day
EconomyMany people lined up in the rain from before dawn in Hanoi on Wednesday to buy gold ahead of the annual God of Wealth Day, a peak period for gold purchases in Vietnam.
Property developer Masterise proposes Saigon River road, LRT projects in Ho Chi Minh City
EconomyMasterise Group, a Vietnamese real estate developer, has proposed building a more-than-78-kilometer road along the Saigon River and a 48.7-kilometer light rail transit (LRT) line under the city’s long-term transport master plan.
33% of Vietnamese adults have bank savings as financial inclusion expands: c.bank
EconomyThirty-three percent of Vietnamese adults had savings deposits at banks in the past 12 months, exceeding the target set under the country’s financial inclusion strategy for 2020-25, the State Bank of Vietnam said at a government meeting on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s THACO opens 3 factories worth $70mn, ships 500 containers of goods
EconomyVietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) on Monday inaugurated three new factories in Da Nang with a combined investment of US$70 million, and shipped nearly 500 containers of goods to international markets.
Series of new car models to hit Vietnam
EconomyVietnam’s automotive market is poised for a vibrant year in 2026 as a wave of new models prepares to enter the market, including hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs).
US tariff shift signals prolonged trade pressure: expert
EconomyNew tariff measures introduced by the Trump administration suggest global trade tensions are unlikely to ease soon, even after a major court ruling challenged earlier duties, raising concerns that Vietnamese businesses must prepare for a more complex and prolonged tariff environment.
Vietnam supplies nearly half of US woodwork imports in 11 months of 2025
EconomyThe United States spent nearly US$18 billion importing wooden furniture between January and November last year, with Vietnamese products accounting for almost half of that total.
US imports over $50mn worth of Vietnamese tilapia as exporters seize market shift
EconomyExporters from Vietnam earned more than US$50 million from tilapia shipments to the United States in 2025, as shifting global supply and high tariffs on rival producers created new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses.
Dragon Capital chair urges Vietnam to shift from gold hoarding to long-term investing
EconomyDominic Scriven, chairman at Dragon Capital, a leading Vietnam-focused asset manager, has called on Vietnam to strengthen its capital markets and move away from the traditional mindset of hoarding gold, as the country faces record foreign sell-offs and mounting pressure to finance mega infrastructure projects.
