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Low-cost apartments in Hanoi hit record shortages as prices soar

Apartment prices continue to surge in Hanoi, with affordable housing under 25 million VND ($1,000)/m² nearly vanishing, sparking concerns over accessibility for low- and middle-income earners.

Vietnam spends over US$1.54 billion on importing liquefied gas in nine months

Vietnam imported nearly 2.39 million tonnes of liquefied gas, worth over US$1.54 billion, during the opening nine months of the year, up 24.73% in volume and 33.79% in value against the same period from last year.

Vietnam chairs World Customs Organisation’s technical council session

The 245th/246th Sessions of the World Customs Organisation (WCO)’s Permanent Technical Committee (PTC) has taken place in Brussels, the first of its kind under Vietnam’s current chairmanship.

Fintech firms become capital providers for small and micro firms

Financial technology (fintech) companies could be a great source of capital for small and micro enterprises, but a complete legal framework is needed to sustainably develop the capital channel, experts said.

Vietnam-Philippines trade likely to exceed 8 billion USD for first time

With the current rising trend, trade between Vietnam and the Philippines is likely to exceed 8 billion USD for the first time to hit about 8.5 billion USD in 2024, with Vietnam’s surplus of more than 3 billion USD.

Agricultural exports likely to exceed 60 billion USD amid challenges

With swift production recovery and continued growth, Vietnam's agricultural sector could potentially surpass the 60 billion USD export target, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Bac Ninh tops foreign investment in Vietnam, drawing $4.5 billion

From rural beginnings to industrial leader, Bac Ninh leads the nation in foreign investment, fueling growth with a 5.52% GRDP increase in 2024.

Yeah1 bounces back with record profits, betting on new shows

Once on the brink, Yeah1’s new management has turned the company around, with profits surging nearly eleven-fold in Q3 2024.

After posting $297.8 million loss, Novaland reports record gains in Q3

The real estate giant saw record gains in Q3, following a revaluation that initially turned profits to a 7,300 billion VND ($297.8 million) loss earlier this year.

Ministry of Construction advocates tax on secondary and idle properties

The Ministry proposes taxing additional properties and unused land to stabilize the real estate market and discourage speculative buying.

The woman behind Vietnam’s record-breaking clam farming operation

After nearly two decades in the clam business, Nguyen Thi Bien's success has made her Vietnam’s highest-earning farmer.

Vietnam should embrace digital economy as key growth driver for the future

The digital economy offers higher growth rates and productivity compared to traditional sectors, presenting a significant opportunity for Vietnam.

Conflict between VN’s public investment and state budget laws finally addressed

Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc’s push to resolve overlapping financial regulations offers a breakthrough in Vietnam’s public finance management.

Rice farmers see high profits from low-carbon cultivation, carbon credit sales

Farmers can pocket VND18 million more in profit from each hectare of low-emission rice compared with traditional cultivation methods, as well as collect money from carbon credit sales.

Cashew industry calls for amending tough decree on import safety

Decree 15, which aims to ensure the food safety of imported food products, creates problems for the cashew industry, particularly for companies importing raw cashew from Africa, a seminar heard in Bình Dương Province on Monday.

LG Electronics expands its R&D in Vietnam

LG Electronics is expanding its research and development (R&D) capabilities in Vietnam, now extending from software development to include home appliance solutions, covering lifestyle, kitchen, and air solutions, reported the Seoul Shinmun daily.

Vietnamese airlines see on-time departures slip

Vietnamese airlines have struggled to maintain punctuality, with 25.8 per cent of all flights delayed in the first nine months of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Amended chemical law reduces administrative procedures

The draft of the law was released by a representative of the Department of Chemicals, Ministry of Industry and Trade at a workshop on the amended law and a strategy for the development of Vietnam’s chemical industry, held in Hanoi on October 28.

Great growth potential for chilled meat market

RongViet Securities Corporation (VDSC) said that the value of Vietnam’s meat market recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4 per cent in the 2018-2023 period.

Vietnamese businesses slow to take part in global supply chain

Experts agree that the ’bottleneck’ is because the majority of supporting industry enterprises are often small-scale, have financial difficulties, lack high-quality human resources and have not focused on investing in technology.