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.
Foreign investors urge Vietnam to accelerate reforms to further boost investment appeal
EconomySeveral foreign investors say they remain confident in Vietnam's investment environment but hope the government will press ahead with reforms in areas such as labor policy flexibility, institutional development, and long-term regulatory stability to make the country even more attractive to foreign capital.
Vietnam’s high-income ambition by 2045 seen as achievable but challenging: Fulbright scholar
EconomyVietnam aims to reach high-income status by 2045, requiring average per capita GDP growth of about six percent annually over the next two decades, a target that appears ambitious but attainable given the country’s strong growth trajectory over the past 20 years.
US sets final anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese shrimp exporters
EconomyThe U.S. Department of Commerce has set final anti-dumping duties of 25.76 percent on two Vietnamese shrimp exporters, while assigning a lower rate to other eligible companies, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said on Saturday.
Vietnam's fresh food demand increases on second day of Lunar New Year
EconomyThe domestic market has become more vibrant on the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) as shopping activity increases compared to the first day, reported the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnamese airlines sign $30-bln deals for 90 Boeing jets
EconomyThree Vietnamese airlines signed deals with U.S. manufacturer Boeing on Thursday to buy a total of 90 aircraft, as Vietnam and the United States continue negotiations on a new trade deal.
