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.
S.Korean tourists can now pay via QR codes across Vietnam
EconomySouth Korean tourists can now make payments in Vietnam by scanning QR codes, after a new cross-border payment service enabled more than 115 million bank and e-wallet accounts in South Korea to use VIETQR Global codes at retail and service outlets nationwide, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
FedEx expands in Vietnam through strategic tie-up with Viettel Post
EconomyFederal Express Corporation (FedEx) and Vietnam's leading postal firm Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation announced their strategic partnership in Hanoi on Wednesday, a major step for the U.S. logistics giant in Vietnam.
South Korea seeks participation in Vietnam’s nuclear power, high-speed rail projects
EconomySouth Korea has proposed deeper involvement in Vietnam’s major infrastructure and energy projects, including nuclear power and high-speed rail, as part of a broader push to strengthen bilateral ties, heard a meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Thursday.
