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Far beyond fuel compatibility
New social listening data from Kompa suggests the rollout of E10 blended gasoline is reshaping consumer conversations far beyond fuel compatibility.
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Learning from the customer journey
Vietnam’s retail market is booming, but changing consumer behavior, omnichannel commerce, and AI are redefining how brands compete.
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Pressure from AI speed
The introduction of Amazon Web Services’ first Local Zone in Hanoi brings low-latency cloud infrastructure to Vietnam as demand for AI, digital transformation, and local data processing continues to accelerate.
Foreigners working in Vietnam without permits to face strict penalties
Authorities are required to proactively and timely detect and strictly handle cases where foreigners work without permits, illegally, or for purposes inconsistent with their entry visas.
House prices maintain their upwards trajectory
Supply has increased in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City’s housing market but unfortunately prices have also continued their upwards trajectory.
Job fair to recruit thousands ahead of Long Thanh airport opening
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam will recruit 1,400 specialized personnel for positions such as operations engineers, maintenance and repair technicians for electrical, electronics–telecommunications, mechanical–automation equipment, and chemical analysis engineers.
Some 48 more projects for foreign ownership in HCMC approved
The addition of these eligible projects is expected to enhance HCMC's competitiveness and position on the global investment map.
Vietnam's 2026 Economic Census to be conducted
Preliminary results of the census are expected to be announced in January 2027, with the official results to be published in the third quarter of 2027.
EU: market remains open for Vietnamese seafood with reciprocal cooperation
Vietnam will also focus on developing its processing, preservation, and logistics industries, as well as strongly applying digital technology and implementing advanced research.