4 SonKim Land housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City now eligible for foreign ownership
EconomyFour residential projects developed by SonKim Land in Ho Chi Minh City have been added to a list of housing developments eligible for foreign ownership, according to the city’s Department of Construction.
Vietnam sets sights on ASEAN’s top 3 in global talent competitiveness
EconomyVietnam will enhance efforts to improve its environment for attracting, nurturing, rewarding, and retaining talent to rank among the top three ASEAN countries in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index by 2030.
Vietnam’s e-commerce market grows 22% in January-September: report
EconomyVietnam’s e-commerce market expanded 22 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2026, with third-quarter growth accelerating to 27 percent as consumer confidence improved and shoppers placed greater emphasis on product quality alongside price, according to a new report by YouNet ECI.
Vietnam-S.Korea trade on track to top $100bn in 2026
EconomyBilateral trade between Vietnam and South Korea reached over US$82 billion in the first eight months of 2026, a record high for the same period, putting the two countries on track to surpass $100 billion in annual trade for the first time this year, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ho Chi Minh City needs growth surge to hit 2026 double-digit target
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City needs an economic growth of 13.23 percent in the fourth quarter to meet its 10.2 percent target for 2026, putting pressure on the city to speed up investment, clear stalled projects and boost business activity.
FPT breaks ground on $50mn digital technology building in Hanoi
EconomyVietnamese tech giant FPT Corporation began construction of its Digital Technology Building No. 1 in Hanoi on Thursday, with a price tag of more than VND1.311 trillion (US$50.5 million).
EuroCham: Business Confidence Index in Vietnam remains high at 78.3 in Q3
EconomyThe Business Confidence Index (BCI) of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) reached 78.3 points in the third quarter of 2026, remaining historically high despite global economic uncertainties, the association announced on October 15.
Apple, Intel, Meta seek to expand high-tech manufacturing in Vietnam
EconomyRepresentatives of Apple, Intel, and Meta have expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Vietnamese partners in technology, innovation, and high-tech manufacturing.
Certified used-car programs gain traction in Vietnam
EconomyCertified used-car programs are expanding in Vietnam, offering buyers greater confidence through technical inspections, quality certification, and warranty coverage.
Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green SM launches service in US
EconomyGreen and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (Green SM), a Vietnamese electric ride-hailing company, has launched its service in Los Angeles, using VinFast VF 8 vehicles.
