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Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months

In Q3 2026, Shopee and TikTok Shop reached near-parity in total market share. The competitive spread between the two dominant players shrank dramatically from nearly 15 percentage points in Q3 2025 to just over 1% in Q3 2026.

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Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

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Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%

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Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts

To build a high-tech and high-value economy, the central coastal city of Da Nang is seeking public feedback on a draft resolution offering substantial housing and accommodation subsidies to domestic and international experts, scientists, and top talents.

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Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November

These measures are proposed in the context of needing to reduce energy costs and support production, business activities, and people's livelihoods.

Domestic gold prices drop to lowest level in a month

Domestic prices remaining significantly higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND16.56 million (roughly $629) per tael (roughly 1.2 ounces).

April 18, 2026

Da Nang invests over $76 mln in social housing projects

The construction scale includes four social housing apartment blocks with approximately 1,326 units, two clusters of adjacent commercial townhouses (approximately 40 units), and a five-story commercial and service building.

April 18, 2026

Argentina’s Malbec World Day 2026 celebrated in Hanoi

This year marks a special milestone, with Hanoi continuing to be an important destination on the global celebration map, according to Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Marcos Antonio Bednarsk.

April 17, 2026