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Centralised customs clearance paves the way for smarter trade

Centralised customs clearance is streamlining procedures, cutting shipment processing times and reducing direct contact, marking a significant s…

Southeast Asia’s largest German beer festival GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026

GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam, one of the most anticipated German cultural festivals in Vietnam, is returning in 2026 with an exciting new chapter.

Vietnam urged to strengthen compliance and competitiveness to expand US market access

On August 18, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency organised a seminar on cooperation on developing import and export business with the US market.

FTA Index 2025 tracks regional delivery of trade commitments

The Ministry of Industry and Trade unveiled the FTA Index 2025 on August 18, providing a nationwide assessment of FTA implementation based on fe…

Vinh Long province turns its digital transformation into new growth engine

Vinh Long is turning sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation into powerful drivers of better governance and stronger economic growth.

US businesses remain committed to Vietnam with measured outlook

While business confidence has become more measured compared with the optimistic outlook at the beginning of the year, US companies remain commit…

HD Hyundai Eco Vina breaks ground on $116 million tank plant in Quang Ngai

Construction begins on over 26-hectare independent tank production zone in Dung Quat Economic Zone with a total investment of $116 million

SCIC to divest all stakes in 66 companies

State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) has a plan to divest its entire stake in 66 companies in the next five years.

Vietnam and Singapore advance Verifiable Credentials for Cross-Border Trade

PILA (Vietnam) and TOTM Technologies (Singapore) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the development of Cross-bor…

New state capital rules could unlock wave of stock revaluations

Decision No.40/2026/QD-TTg could revive equitisation and divestment, unlock hidden asset values and sharpen investor focus on listed companies w…

Wink Unscripted by Hyatt turns operations into core competitive advantage

Wink Unscripted by Hyatt

US retail giant Target eyes Vietnamese suppliers

Target will make its first appearance at Vietnam International Sourcing 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City outlines plans to start four more metro lines

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee plans to begin construction on four metro lines by the end of 2026.

New challenges for workforce data and HR policy management with PIT changes

Vo Ngoc Thuy An, partner at PwC Vietnam, explains why employees are looking beyond gross salary and paying greater attention to their net income.

Vietnam and Australia commit $2.3 million to agricultural research

Vietnam and Australia have agreed in principle to invest A$3.3 million ($2.3 million) in two new research projects.

Insurtech reshapes Vietnam’s insurance sector

Insurtech is emerging as a key pillar of Vietnam’s digital insurance sector as demand for digital financial services continues to accelerate.

Leading in AI: from pilot initiatives to enterprise value

AI has become a defining economic force. But while AI investment is accelerating across industries, the tangible impact on business performance…