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BMW, Toyota, and Honda offer record-breaking discounts in Vietnam

Car buyers in Vietnam are witnessing a flurry of year-end offers, with some discounts nearing 500 million VND. From registration fee waivers to accessory bundles, automakers aim to boost sales as the market faces a decline in consumer demand.

West West Lake named Hanoi’s priciest urban area with soaring land prices

Tay Ho Tay (West West Lake) Urban Area has emerged as Hanoi’s most expensive urban location, with land prices exceeding $4,600/m² according to the city's updated valuation.

Vietnam’s $200 billion stock market: Is 2025 the year of breakthrough?

Vietnam’s stock market, valued at $278 billion, is gearing up for a transformative 2025 as policy updates and economic growth converge to attract investor confidence.

Tech apps used to prevent fraudulent investments affecting wood exports

The disguised and underground investments have caused serious consequences to Vietnam’s wood exports, but the use of technology can help minimize the risks.

Coffee, rice, and durian drive Vietnam’s agricultural export boom

Vietnam’s agriculture hit new heights in 2024, with key exports like coffee, rice, and durian driving a historic $62.4 billion in revenue.

Nearly 34% of HCMC households unable to afford housing improvements

A recent survey shows that 33.7% of households in Ho Chi Minh City do not have the financial ability to renovate or purchase a home in the next five years, highlighting challenges in urban housing affordability.

EU tightens inspections on Vietnamese durians over pesticide violations

Vietnamese durians are now subject to 20% border inspection in the EU after exceeding pesticide residue limits, prompting stricter compliance measures.

Vietnam earns nearly $1.3 billion from pepper exports in 2024

With prices soaring, Vietnam has exported 242,000 tons of pepper in 2024, earning nearly $1.3 billion and marking a record-breaking year for the "black gold" sector.

Yeah1 asked to explain sharp rise in stock value after cultural triumphs

Yeah1 Corporation (YEG), the producer behind the hit program Anh trai vượt ngàn chông gai (Call Me By Fire), has been asked to explain its stock’s five-session ceiling price surge, which has doubled its market capitalization to VND 2.8 trillion.

Experts unveil strategies for Cat Ba’s green tourism transformation

Leveraging its pristine environment and strategic planning, Cat Ba Island can emerge as a leader in sustainable, carbon-neutral tourism.

VN economy in 2024: Challenges, breakthroughs, and billion-dollar investments

2024 was a year of contrasts for Vietnam’s economy, from sluggish real estate recovery to billion-dollar investments by firms like NVIDIA and Foxconn.

Vietnamese startups secure $372 million in 2024 despite global funding slowdown

With 38 deals worth $372 million in 2024, Vietnam’s startup ecosystem remains a bright spot in the ASEAN region, signaling resilience and growth potential.

Farmers worry as Tet grapefruit market shows signs of stagnation

Ornamental grapefruit trees, a favorite for Lunar New Year (Tet) decorations, are ready for the market, but farmers are worried about slow sales and increasing production costs.

To avoid falling behind, VN should shift to 'developing to become stable'

For many years, Vietnam has been following a ‘stabilizing in order to develop’ approach and has succeeded, but it is now time to switch to ‘developing in order to become stable’.

VND22 billion is not enough to buy good property in VN: real estate broker

Tran Kien, an overseas Vietnamese in Australia, was surprised when a real estate broker told him that, even with VND22 billion ($865,000), he 'could not buy anything in Vietnam’.

From cheap kiwis to affordable specialties: Surprising trends this Tet

Vietnamese shoppers are in for a surprise this Tet (Lunar New Year), with luxury items like kiwis and festive treats becoming unexpectedly affordable.

Kumquat trees become hot commodity ahead of Lunar New Year

Kumquat farmers in Thanh Hoa are celebrating an early and prosperous Tet season as traders secure trees months ahead of the holiday.

Hanoi concerned over a 270% increase in land prices affecting taxes and fees.

The Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment emphasized the need to gradually adjust land price tables to align with market values.

Pork prices rise sharply despite booming profits in Vietnam’s livestock industry

Vietnam’s major pork producers are increasing prices ahead of Tet, despite a year of high profitability driven by reduced feed costs and elevated pork prices.

Movenpick Central Hotel project loses land allocation due to unpaid taxes

Quang Binh authorities have revoked 3,000m² of prime riverside land from a 5-star hotel project after the developer failed to pay nearly 100 billion VND in taxes.