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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.

Gold prices in Vietnam continue downward trend

Despite the decline, domestic prices remaining about VND20.08 million ($763) per tael higher than international levels.

April 13, 2026

Da Nang approves two social housing projects worth nearly $58 mln

Spanning nearly 19,000 sq.m, the Vinh An Hoa Social Housing Area will feature five 12-story social housing apartment blocks alongside adjacent commercial townhouses.

April 13, 2026

Businesses prepared for emerging carbon market

A training program launched to enhance businesses’ readiness for carbon transactions and compliance obligations.

April 13, 2026

Vietnam’s labor market amid ongoing global volatility

Ms. Sinwon Park, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Vietnam, spoke with Thu Hang about Vietnam’s labor market amid ongoing volatility and why businesses must move beyond relying on low labor costs.

April 13, 2026

Work starts on $5.6 bln high-speed rail linking Hanoi and Quang Ninh

Once operational, travel time between Hanoi and Quang Ninh is expected to be slashed to just 23 minutes—five to seven times faster than current travel options.

April 13, 2026

Tax resolution on petrol, oil, aviation fuel adopted

The resolution introducing key provisions on environmental protection tax, value-added tax and excise tax applicable to petrol, oil and aviation fuel passed by the National Assembly on April 12 takes effect from April 16, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

April 12, 2026

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

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

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

Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts

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

Gold prices in Vietnam continue downward trend

Da Nang approves two social housing projects worth nearly $58 mln

Businesses prepared for emerging carbon market

Vietnam’s labor market amid ongoing global volatility

Work starts on $5.6 bln high-speed rail linking Hanoi and Quang Ninh

Tax resolution on petrol, oil, aviation fuel adopted

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