As 2025 comes to a close, Vietnam finds itself in a moment of cautious optimism – celebrating remarkable economic gains while confronting the need for deeper, more sustainable reforms.
Vietnam’s incredible pathway – North-South high-speed railway project to break ground by end of 2026
Vietnam plans to break ground on the North-South high-speed railway project by the end of 2026, local media Voice of Vietnam has reported.
Vietnam introduces tougher penalties on ecigarette and heated tobacco use
HANOI: Vietnam’s government has tightened restrictions on electronic cigarettes (ecigarettes) and heated tobacco products, introducing fines of up to 10 million dong (S$488) for individuals that allow …
Vietnam’s agricultural exports soar to record $70 billion in 2025
Despite a year riddled with challenges, Vietnam’s agriculture sector defied global and domestic odds to close 2025 with a historic export value of $70 billion, far exceeding the $65 billion target set …
The Vietnam Veterans Who Fought for Modern PTSD Treatments
Vietnam veterans fought a second war at home to get recognition and treatment. That fight created the modern VA mental health system.
Global partnerships key to Vietnam’s IFC development
As ASEAN attracts growing global capital, the race to develop credible international financial centres is intensifying, with Vietnam’s ambitions – supported by policy reform and international …
Vietnam faces external challenges to growing 10% next year, central bank says
Tariffs and monetary policy in other countries will make it harder for Vietnam’s central bank to get its policy settings right and hit an economic growth target of more than 10% next year, a senior …
Vietnam’s GSM weighs overseas IPO, eyes US$20 bil market value
Known domestically as Xanh SM, GSM is 95% owned by Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong and has quickly emerged as one of Vietnam’s leading ride-hailing operators.
Vietnam Joins World’s Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion
For the full year, Vietnam’s total trade turnover is projected to reach about US$920 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.9%.
Formalizing Artificial Intelligence Governance: Vietnam’s First AI Law
Vietnam’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law introduces one of the world’s first comprehensive AI regulatory frameworks, outlining risk-based classifications, compliance requirements, innovation …