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 …
Trump trade crackdown hits cheap food containers from China, Vietnam with massive new duties
Commerce Department will issue final duty orders on disposable food containers from China and Vietnam following trade commission vote on unfair import practices.
Vietnam’s next leadership taking shape as January congress nears
Senior officials of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party concluded a two-day plenum in Hanoi on Tuesday, finalising decisions on candidates for the country’s next top leadership, party chief To Lam said, …