Ford Bronco expected to make debut in Vietnam

Ford Bronco expected to make debut in Vietnam

Economy

Ford has registered design protection for a new Bronco model in Vietnam, signaling potential plans to introduce the SUV to the local market.

Vincom Retail launches Vincom Collection, a new generation of experience-led commercial streets

Vincom Retail launches Vincom Collection, a new generation of experience-led commercial streets

Economy

Vincom Retail JSC on Thursday announced the launch of Vincom Collection, a new brand of experience-focused commercial streets to be developed in major Vinhomes urban areas and key tourism destinations across Vietnam.

Vietnam gold prices hit record $7,300 per tael as global bullion tops $5,600

Vietnam gold prices hit record $7,300 per tael as global bullion tops $5,600

Economy

Gold prices in Vietnam surged to a record high on Thursday, with SJC bullion rising to VND190.3 million (US$7,302) per tael after global gold briefly broke above $5,600 an ounce for the first time, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand.

Wuling Bingo 2026 spotted in Vietnam, with expected price from $15,300

Wuling Bingo 2026 spotted in Vietnam, with expected price from $15,300

Economy

The 2026 Wuling Bingo electric car has been spotted at a manufacturing facility in Vietnam and is being transported to local dealerships, signaling an imminent market launch, with an estimated price from VND399 million (US$15,300).

BYD’s first $130mn EV battery plant gets off ground in Vietnam

BYD’s first $130mn EV battery plant gets off ground in Vietnam

Economy

Kim Long Motor and BYD Battery on Tuesday signed a strategic cooperation deal and officially broke ground on BYD’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Vietnam, a project with a total investment of US$130 million across two phases.

Founder of Vietnam property developer FLC Trinh Van Quyet returns to business arena

Founder of Vietnam property developer FLC Trinh Van Quyet returns to business arena

Economy

Trinh Van Quyet, founder of FLC Group, together with the real estate developer’s leadership, has held a meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Youngsam to discuss cooperation orientations and expand connections between the business communities of the two countries.

Vietnam to confiscate gold bullion traded at unlicensed shops

Vietnam to confiscate gold bullion traded at unlicensed shops

Economy

Authorities can confiscate gold bullion involved in transactions conducted at shops that are not licensed to trade gold bars from February 9, as per a new government decree imposing tough penalties on illegal gold business activities.

Vietnam orders review of French Aptamil infant formula after UK recall

Vietnam orders review of French Aptamil infant formula after UK recall

Economy

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide review of Aptamil infant formula products after French food and beverage group Danone announced the recall of a batch in Britain over contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can pose serious health risks to infants and young children.

Imported Tet gifts thrive across market segments in Vietnam

Imported Tet gifts thrive across market segments in Vietnam

Economy

Vietnam’s Tet gift market remains vibrant for imported goods, despite an increasingly diverse range of domestically produced products, as consumers continue to seek novelty and prestige in gifts for family, friends, and business partners.

Honda recalls CT125 motorcycles in Vietnam over front wheel safety risk

Honda recalls CT125 motorcycles in Vietnam over front wheel safety risk

Economy

Honda Vietnam, a subsidiary of Japanese vehicle maker Honda, has launched a recall of the Honda CT125 motorcycle model imported and sold in Vietnam to inspect and add a protective cap to the front wheel axle bolt on affected vehicles.