Vietnam’s GDP tops Thailand by $4bn on PPP basis: statistics office
EconomyVietnam’s economy has edged past Thailand by about US$4 billion in size based on gross domestic product (GDP) measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to the National Statistics Office, citing 2025 estimates.
Higher airfares push Vietnamese travelers toward flexible holiday plans
EconomyA sharp rise in airfares during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday is pushing many Vietnamese passengers to adjust their itineraries–departing earlier or returning later to cut costs and avoid congestion.
Hanoi fines youth-favorite eateries Dookki, Laboong, Com Tho Bach Khoa over food safety violations
EconomyAuthorities in several Hanoi wards have fined a string of popular youth-oriented eateries, including Dookki, Laboong Milk Tea, and Com Tho Bach Khoa, for food safety violations such as poor hygiene, inadequate waste handling, and failure to register business operations.
More capital flows into Vietnam’s EV charging race
EconomyTMT Motors, the domestic distributor of Wuling electric vehicles in Vietnam, plans to expand its bet on electrification by rolling out thousands of charging points while reshaping its distribution network and preparing to launch the country’s cheapest electric car.
Lack of cold storage limits fruit sector, hurts farmers in Vietnam
EconomyVietnam’s fruit and vegetable export sector, which posted a record US$8.5 billion in 2025, is being held back by a lack of cold storage infrastructure, industry experts and businesses say, warning that the gap limits farmers’ ability to control prices and preserve quality.
Vietnam PM calls for national tourism to become leading economic sector
EconomyVietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung set a target on Saturday for the tourism sector to attract 25 million international visitors and 150 million domestic travelers in 2026, as he chaired a meeting with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Vietnam beverage chains trim networks, optimize operations as competition pressures margins
EconomyAfter several years of rapid expansion, many coffee and bubble tea chains in Vietnam are shifting toward more selective growth and operational optimization as intensifying competition and thinning margins force a pullback.
Vietnam’s billion-dollar casino resorts remain unprofitable despite surge in domestic gamblers
EconomyVietnam’s billion-dollar casino resorts continue to post heavy losses despite a government pilot allowing eligible Vietnamese to gamble, even as domestic players account for the bulk of revenue and the sector contributes significant tax income, official data and company disclosures show.
Work starts on $2bn container terminal in Da Nang
EconomyDa Nang City, central Vietnam on Saturday broke ground on the Lien Chieu container terminal project, which carries a price tag of more than VND45 trillion (US$2 billion), marking a significant step in the city’s long-term economic and logistics strategy.
Hanoi apartment prices outpace Ho Chi Minh City as transactions fall: ministry
EconomyAverage prices for commercial apartments in Hanoi rose to about VND128 million (US$4,855) per square meter in the first quarter of 2026, widening the gap with Ho Chi Minh City at roughly VND112 million ($4,249), while transactions declined from the previous quarter, according to the Ministry of Construction.
