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Vietnam–US trade partnership strengthens with $90.3 billion in new agreements

Vietnam’s leading corporations signed $90.3 billion in trade agreements with US partners, covering LNG, aviation, and biofuels. These deals will boost jobs and investment from 2025 onward.

Vietnam considers 20% tax on real estate profits to curb tax evasion

Experts propose a 20% tax on real estate sale profits instead of the current 2% flat tax, aiming to improve transparency and prevent speculation in Vietnam’s property market.

Hanoi’s convenience store market heats up as GS25 challenges Circle K

The long-standing dominance of Circle K in Hanoi is coming to an end as GS25 expands into the northern market. With 7-Eleven also preparing for its Hanoi debut, the competition among foreign convenience store chains is intensifying.

Chagee milk tea faces boycott in Vietnam over illegal nine-dash line

Chinese milk tea brand Chagee sparks outrage in Vietnam after its app and website display the illegal nine-dash line, prompting calls for a boycott.

Enterprises repeatedly violate regulations, new management policy needed

Repeated violations by enterprises have revealed numerous shortcomings in petroleum business policies. Therefore, a new decree to plug "loopholes" and ensure market transparency in petroleum businesses is urgently needed.

Sales of electric vehicles soar in Vietnam

Within just three years, electric car sales in Vietnam have surged nearly twenty-fold, showing that people in the country are increasingly favoring eco-friendly means of transport.

Exemption of luxury tax on gasoline, air conditioners proposed

Gasoline and air conditioners are both considered essential goods and, therefore, must not be subject to luxury tax.

Ban on short-term apartment rentals applauded by residents, opposed by lessors

Conflicting reactions have emerged regarding the new regulation prohibiting the use of apartments without mixed-use designation for short-term tourism rentals in HCM City as investors in individual units anticipate possible decline in profit.

SBV says commercial banks should not compete on deposit interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will always ensures liquidity for commercial banks, so there is no need for the banks to compete on deposit interest rates, SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu has said.

Thailand’s largest meat producer plans IPO in Vietnam

Vietnam will become the CPF’s biggest growth driver for years to come, and the listing there will provide new financial resources and also build its recognition in Vietnam.

Thousands lose all Pi holdings as KYC deadline passes, price drops 8%

The long-awaited KYC deadline for Pi Network miners has left many users with zero Pi after failing verification. Even verified users are not in the clear, as they await further approval before being able to sell their assets.

Vietnam-Singapore cooperation in green-digital economy makes successful model

The cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore in develop green-digital economy is a successful model, according to Asian media outlets.

Vietnam – US economic ties strengthened with multiple agreements

Vietnamese and US businesses on March 13 signed various economic and trade cooperation agreements as part of Special Envoy of the Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien’s working trip to the American country.

Food to be exported to Malaysia must be certified

Food imported to Malaysia must be produced in facilities that follow food safety assurance programmes recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Health.

Vietnam’s oil venture in Algeria advances to second phase with promising results

PVEP aims to deepen ties with its partners to speed up new contract packages and tap new wells in the second phase, targeting higher output.

Vietnam must reform now or risk 'getting old before getting rich,' experts warn

As Vietnam aims for 8% GDP growth in 2025 and double-digit expansion in the coming years, experts stress that institutional reform is crucial to sustaining long-term economic progress.

Vietnam urges US recognition of market economy status in trade discussions

Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, calls for US recognition of Vietnam’s market economy status while reaffirming a commitment to balanced trade relations.

Vietnam banks to gain stronger powers in resolving bad debts under new law

Vietnam’s bad debt crisis may see relief as the government moves to codify Resolution 42 into law, granting banks greater authority in seizing and selling collateral. The new legal framework could unlock billions in liquidity for the banking sector.

Vietnam eases fuel business regulations, abolishes price control task force

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued Circular 18, eliminating outdated fuel regulations, including state-controlled price regulation mechanisms. New reporting rules for fuel storage businesses aim to enhance market transparency.

Pi Network miners risk losing all Pi as final KYC deadline approaches

At 3:00 PM on March 14, Pi Network miners must complete KYC verification or risk losing all mined Pi. Users are uncertain about the fate of their bonus Pi, while market prices remain stable.