VET Exclusive
Pressure on Vietnam’s growth targets
Vietnam’s growth targets for this year and beyond are at significant threat from the conflict in the Middle East.
VET Exclusive
Real estate businesses in face of buffeting
A host of factors, both emerging and longstanding, have been buffeting construction and real estate companies in the opening months of 2026.
Investment
HCMC breaks ground on massive projects, paving the way for 'mega-city' status
The Metro Line No. 2 (Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section), located in the new Thu Thiem urban area, has a total investment of nearly VND46.3 trillion ($1.73 billion).
$2.5 bln to be invested in metro line linking HCMC and Long Thanh Airport
Scheduled for implementation between 2026 and 2030, the project will include a comprehensive system of stations, depots, and auxiliary facilities and is expected to be carried out under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Decree on import duty cuts to 0% for certain fuel products takes effect until June 30
Under a newly-issued resolution of the Government, the validity of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP, which lowers preferential import duty rates on selected fuel products and raw materials to 0%, is extended until the end of June 30 this year.
Reinvention of hospitality tourism
Hospitality has been undergoing something of a reinvention in recent times, with a growing focus on an ecosystem-based approach.
Government issues 8 resolutions to streamline administrative procedures and business conditions
Under these resolutions, the Government decided to abolish 184 administrative procedures, simplify 394 administrative procedures, and decentralize 134 administrative procedures to local authorities.
Hanoi breaks ground on Soc Son waste-to-energy plant expansion
The project also aims to complete a synchronized technical infrastructure system, with the entire facility expected to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2027.
Benefits from e-commerce for furniture and fashion exporters
E-commerce has proven to be a boon for MSMEs in Vietnam’s furniture and fashion exports and the room for continued growth is substantial.