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Without the price surges seen in coffee or rice, Vietnam’s cashew sector quietly achieved a historic milestone, reaching $4.34 billion in exports and reaffirming its global leadership.

Once considered a low-cost commodity, Vietnamese coffee has now reached unprecedented prices, making it the most expensive Robusta coffee in the world.

The Vietnamese stock market in 2024 saw the emergence of a new generation of billionaire heirs, including the children of banking mogul Ho Hung Anh, Vingroup’s Pham Nhat Vuong, and Masan’s Nguyen Dang Quang.

Experts highlight key strategies to boost exports and enhance Vietnam’s competitiveness in the region.

From electricity pricing to tax registration, new policies impact businesses and consumers alike.

The Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh Expressway, spanning over 52 km, is the first expressway linking Ho Chi Minh City with the Central Highlands via Binh Duong and Binh Phuoc provinces.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have reached an unprecedented $7.15 billion in 2024, driven by skyrocketing durian sales and increasing market access worldwide.

Vietnam is set to pilot its carbon market operations in the second half of 2025, aiming to establish a foundation for sustainable emission reduction and green growth.

Green bananas, an essential part of Vietnam’s Tet traditions, are fetching record prices of up to $40 per bunch this year, leaving many shoppers in shock.

Tet shopping fever has taken over supermarkets in Vietnam, with late-night rushes and long queues becoming a daily challenge for festive shoppers.

Vietnam’s Tet shopping season highlights a stark contrast between luxurious cherries, priced at 2 million VND/kg, and bargain durians sold for just 50,000 VND/kg.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, ao dai has become a top-selling item on Vietnam’s e-commerce platforms, reflecting the nation’s vibrant Tet shopping season.

The Vietnamese automobile market rebounded in the latter half of 2024, fueled by government policies, new car launches, and the EV wave.

The family deduction threshold for personal income tax in Vietnam may be adjusted during the October 2025 National Assembly session if the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases significantly.

Trinh Xuan Nghiem, chairman of Anh Phat Construction and Trade Investment Corporation, has been arrested for alleged negligence in managing a state-owned iron ore mine, causing significant financial losses.

In connection with a dispute over the ownership of Celano, an ice cream brand, the court has issued a decision prohibiting KIDO Foods and Dat Viet Media from advertising the brand.

Vietnam’s real estate market saw significant growth in 2024, with Hanoi leading the charge as apartment prices surged 50% and luxury units crossed $8,400/m².

Following a record-breaking 2024, Vietnam’s coffee exports earned close to 10,000 billion VND ($400 million) in the first half of January 2025, driven by surging global demand and high prices.

After decades in Italy, Vu Huu Hung hopes to bring the art of winemaking to Vietnam, despite challenges posed by its climate and soil.