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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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’.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Developing the province into the Silicon Valley of Vietnam is the ambitious plan announced by the Vinh Phuc province's Department of Science and Technology.