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Agoda, Airbnb, Booking and PayPal must register with tax authorities

These four digital e-commerce platforms have operated in Việt Nam for years but have failed to register for tax purposes via the tax authority’s electronic portal.

People tend to tighten spending for upcoming Tet holiday

Financial security is among the primary concerns for Vietnamese customers over the longer term.

Supply of townhouses, villas in Hanoi expected to exceed 7,000 units

Hanoi remains a bright spot for the supply of landed properties (townhouses and villas), with total supply expected to exceed 7,000 units in 2025, according to a survey by CBRE Vietnam, a foreign real estate service company.

The unresolved resignation of Cao Sy Kiem at Dong A Bank

Despite resigning in 2015, former Dong A Bank chairman Cao Sy Kiem remains listed as a board member due to unresolved administrative requirements under Vietnamese law.

EVN projected to escape losses with $760mil. in annual profit under new policies

A draft decree from the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes frequent electricity price adjustments and a higher return on equity for Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), setting the stage for a dramatic financial recovery.

Lunar New Year travel chaos: Tickets sold out, flights rerouted

Lunar New Year air travel in Vietnam has reached a fever pitch, with tickets disappearing rapidly and passengers struggling to secure seats home.

Restructuring weak banks: GPBank and Dong A Bank next in line for transfer

After the successful transfer of MBV and CB banks, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is preparing to announce the mandatory handover of GPBank and Dong A Bank to stronger commercial banks.

Vietnamese products gain market share in ASEAN countries

Vietnamese products are gaining traction and increasing their market share in the ASEAN bloc, particularly in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia and Laos, according to businesses and a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnam proposes new electricity pricing with higher rates for high consumption

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a new electricity pricing structure, reducing tiers from six to five, with rates for high consumption exceeding 3,700 VND/kWh.

Billionaire brothers bring prosperity to football and business in Vietnam

The Nguyen Xuan family has left an indelible mark on Vietnamese football and business, with three of its seven siblings achieving significant success in both fields.

Warnings on pesticide residues threaten Vietnam’s booming durian exports

Importers’ warnings about pesticide residues and counterfeit export codes have raised alarms for Vietnam’s durian industry, highlighting the need for stricter food safety measures.

Vietnam proposes new electricity pricing for EV charging stations

Vietnam’s electric vehicle surge is driving up demand for charging stations, prompting new electricity pricing proposals with rates as high as $0.20/kWh.

Businesses call for equitable treatment of commercial-service land in Vietnam

Business leaders have raised concerns over disparities in Vietnam’s land pricing policies, particularly the unequal treatment of commercial-service land compared to residential land under the 2024 Land Law.

Real estate staff expect high Tet bonuses as market improved in 2024

Some companies are awarding Tet bonuses of up to hundreds of millions dong, and even promising some employees cars, while others aim to give a 13th-month salary.

Vietnam and Laos launch seamless cross-border QR code payment system

A new QR code payment system now allows seamless cross-border payments between Vietnam and Laos, marking a milestone in financial integration.

Vietnamese products dominate Tet market

With just over two weeks to the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival, made-in-Vietnam products are having a dominant presence at supermarkets and convenience stores across the country

Vietnam tackles high logistics costs with automation and smart hubs

High logistics costs remain a hurdle for Vietnam’s economy, but advanced solutions such as automated sorting hubs are paving the way for a more efficient future.

What should be done to obtain 2-digit growth in the next 20 years?

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said Vietnam needs to obtain annual growth rates of over 10 percent in the next 20 years to become a high-income country by 2045.

Minister: benefits of carbon credits are much greater than thought

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan says that carbon credits are relatively new and that farmers participating in the 1 million-hectare low-emission rice project will receive bigger benefits than imagined.

Electric taxis reshape Vietnam’s ride-hailing market as Xanh SM rises

Vietnam’s taxi market is undergoing rapid change as foreign giants retreat, traditional firms struggle, and domestic players like Xanh SM seize the opportunity to dominate.