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HalalViet centre launched to help Vietnamese firms tap global market

By Phuong Thu May 15, 2026 | 17:39

The launch of the HalalViet Promotion and Experience Centre in Hanoi on May 15 marks a broader effort to build a long-term and systematic approach for Vietnamese businesses to penetrate the rapidly growing global Halal economy.

Major retailers post strong growth as consumer demand rebounds

By Song Thuy May 15, 2026 | 11:21

Vietnam’s leading retailers reported strong first-quarter earnings growth as consumer demand gradually recovered and modern retail channels gained momentum, though analysts warn inflationary pressures could temper spending ahead.

Foreign investors seek stronger policies

By Phuong Thu May 15, 2026 | 10:24

Foreign business associations have called on Vietnam to accelerate administrative reforms, improve policy consistency, and address legal bottlenecks to maintain its attractiveness as a destination for high-quality foreign direct investment.

Next-generation FDI to prioritise technology transfer

By Phuong Thu May 15, 2026 | 10:11

Vietnam’s approach to attracting next-generation FDI is shifting, with the participation of domestic enterprises in global supply chains becoming a central measure of investment quality.

Vietnam targets $300 billion digital technology industry by 2030

By Nguyen Huong May 14, 2026 | 17:56

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung approved a key decision on May 13, approving the digital technology industry development programme for 2026-2030.

Tax sector eyes 20 per cent GDP revenue mobilisation in 2026-2030

By Tuyet Thuy May 13, 2026 | 18:20

The Finance Ministry has tasked the tax sector with boosting budget revenue mobilisation, expanding taxation in the digital economy and accelerating smart tax administration reforms for 2026-2030.

Home demand drives property credit

By Hazy Tran May 13, 2026 | 09:18

As policy steers credit towards end-users, Vietnam’s property lending is increasingly anchored in real housing demand, with stable growth masking a deeper shift in how capital is allocated.

Vietnam and Canada seek to advance trade and investment ties

By Thanh Van May 12, 2026 | 16:56

On May 11, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel discussed measures to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties and advance negotiations on the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement.

Policy reforms to propel Vietnam’s real estate market

By Thanh Van May 12, 2026 | 14:43

Vietnam’s real estate market is expected to navigate challenges to enter into a new cycle of sustainable development in 2026, driven by policy implementation.

Untangling bottlenecks in Vietnam’s property market

By Thanh Van May 12, 2026 | 14:41

In the first panel, panelists discussed some of the market’s most pressing issues, including the mismatch between supply and genuine demand, homebuyer confidence and investor sentiment toward the property sector.

EU ends anti-dumping investigation into Vietnam PET imports

By Thanh Van May 12, 2026 | 12:16

The EU has officially terminated its anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) products from Vietnam, after nearly one year of review under the EU’s trade remedy regulations.