Vietnam Today
Vietnam’s working age people reach nearly 70 million
The figure accounts for almost 63% of the country’s population.
Business
Vietnam–Japan Festival 2026 opens in Da Nang
The festival also serves as a platform for Da Nang to showcase the achievements of its long-standing partnership with Japan while creating new opportunities for collaboration in investment, trade, tourism, education, and science and technology.
Business
Vietnamese firms urged to stay agile amid shifting US tariff policies
Shifts in US trade policies, particularly regarding import tariffs, have placed considerable pressure on Vietnamese exports.
Vietnam, EFTA conclude free trade agreement negotiations
The move paving the way for stronger trade, investment and broader economic cooperation between the two sides.
Urban development strategy for Bac Ninh through 2050, vision to 2075, to be planned
The northern province is expected to become a key growth pole and a major development engine for the Hanoi Metropolitan Region and the Red River Delta.
Vietnam’s online electronics and home appliance sales reach $395mln in 4M
The figures underscoring the continued expansion of Vietnam's e-commerce sector.
Compliance burdens for businesses
While Vietnam’s recent legislative surge has drawn praise, businesses also warn of growing compliance burdens and, at times, confusion.
New maritime infrastructure master plan for 2021–2030 period released
The plan targets to increase seaport capacity to 1.396-1.656 billion tons of cargo by the end of this decade.
HCM City rolls out energy efficiency program for 2026-2030 period
The southern city encourages businesses to invest in high-efficiency equipment, phase out obsolete technologies, and develop renewable energy sources such as rooftop solar, green hydrogen, green ammonia, biogas, and energy storage systems.