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A new impetus to real estate market
Politburo Resolution No. 68 provides fresh impetus to Vietnam’s real estate sector, unlocking legal barriers and empowering private enterprise-led growth.
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Legal obstacles to real estate market to be removed
A host of real estate projects around Vietnam have been delayed by legal issues, a recent forum heard, adding to growing housing supply shortages and skyrocketing property prices.
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[Interactive]: Economic overview - May 2025
In the first five months of the year, total foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam reached over $18.39 billion, up 51.2 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s manufacturing sector showed signs of improvement in May, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 49.8 points.
Ever-closer partnership between Vietnam and Thailand
Government and business leaders from Vietnam and Thailand attending a recent forum in Hanoi emphasized the need to strengthen economic ties through digital transformation, sustainable development, and deeper regional integration.
Meeting unique needs
Vietnam has an opportunity to break through in the fintech sector if certain challenges can be overcome...
In search of alternatives for agricultural exports
Agricultural exporters are doing what they can during the US’s 90-day tariff pause to shore up or open other markets.
Promising opportunities from Halal markets
Vietnam’s bid to become a new player in the global Halal market will be anything but straightforward.
Carbon market to develop
Mr. Nguyen Tien Hai, Director of Engineering at the Energy and Environment Consulting JSC (VNEEC), tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy Vu Khue about the necessity of building an ecosystem to support the development of the country’s carbon market.
FDI Attraction Strategy
While its FDI performance in 2024 was notable, the time has nonetheless come for Vietnam to adopt a bold and integrated new FDI strategy.