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.

Da Nang police have uncovered a 30 trillion VND ($1.3 billion) money laundering scheme, arresting suspects, including a bank employee, and confiscating counterfeit documents and other evidence.

Adjustments to land prices in Ho Chi Minh City have caused annual land rental costs to rise significantly, with increases exceeding 50% in some categories.

On January 21, 2025, NTQ, a leading IT service provider, announced a landmark capital and business alliance with TIS Inc., a Japanese IT cooperation with over 50 years of industry experience.

The eldest brother Nguyen Van Thien deserves credit for finding the famous striker Xuan Son for Vietnam’s football.

The new land price list released by Hanoi authorities, with price levels 2-6 times higher than the former levels, is expected to lead to higher prices of real estate products. But this is not the only reason behind the price increase.

David Duong, often called the "trash tycoon," has run into legal issues. His US-based waste management company is being investigated for his involvement in the election campaigns of a former American mayor and several other officials.

Do Xuan Lap, a key figure in Vietnam’s wood industry, has been arrested for gambling, marking a dramatic fall for the CEO of Tien Dat Wood Technology Corporation and Chairman of Viforest.

Vietnam and the US have reached a bilateral agreement to end a WTO dispute over anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese tra fish exports, marking a significant step in trade relations.