Economy Việt Nam’s richest tycoons climb global wealth rankings as stocks rally Vượng now holds an estimated $24.7 billion, ranking 92nd globally and becoming the second-richest person in Southeast Asia. 43 minutes ago | Vietnam news Medical tourism - new driver of growth, healthcare quality in Vietnam 11/30/2025 14:08 | Vietnam Law Ministry proposes increasing tax-free revenue threshold for household businesses to VND 500 million 11/30/2025 11:15 | Vietnam Law Vietnam registers nearly 18,000 new enterprises in October 11/10/2025 09:19 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 08/08/2025 09:23 Content piracy threatens Việt Nam’s digital economy despite user awareness Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Việt Nam’s growing digital ecosystem. 2 Vietnam news | 08/08/2025 07:30 Việt Nam faces wave of electric vehicle giants entering the market After years of VinFast’s near-monopoly in the EV segment, international names are now signalling strong ambitions to tap into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets. 3 Vietnam news | 08/08/2025 07:23 Việt Nam spent nearly $2.6 billion on imported livestock products Higher local costs and demand have made Vietnamese meat less competitive, boosting imports, the ministry said. 4 Vietnam news | 08/08/2025 07:16 Hà Nội prioritises charging infrastructure in green transport transition By the end of 2026, at least 10 per cent of parking spaces in existing buildings and 30 per cent in new projects in Hà Nội must have EV chargers. 5 Vietnam news | 08/08/2025 07:13 Banks focus on increasing charter capital in second half of year To boost capital, banks are issuing dividend stocks, making private placements, and selling shares to foreign investors. 6 Vietnam news | 08/08/2025 05:15 Electric motorbike battery upgrades raise safety concerns While the battery upgrades sound appealing, international experts warn that unregulated battery modifications carry significant fire and explosion risks. 7 Vietnam news | 08/08/2025 04:11 Bank stocks push VN-Index past 1,580-point mark At the end of the trading day, the VN-Index gained 8.1 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 1,581.81 points. 8 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 21:39 PM calls on MUFG to support building and operation of international financial centre Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of Japan’s three largest banks, operating more than 770 branches domestically and 76 overseas. In Việt Nam, MUFG Bank has been present since 1998. 9 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 18:25 HCM City hosts int’l F&B exhibition Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam, the country’s largest international exhibition in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, opened in HCM City on Thursday. 10 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 17:35 Quảng Ninh accelerates progress on $2.2 billion LNG power project The Quảng Ninh LNG Power Plant project covers a total area of 41.12 hectares, of which 4.9 hectares have been cleared. 11 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 17:11 Petrol prices continue upward trend in latest adjustment This marks the 33rd fuel price adjustment since the beginning of this year. 12 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 16:50 Vietfood & Beverage - Propack Vietnam 2025 attracts 1,000 exhibitors The exhibition, which runs until Saturday, is expected to serve as a vital bridge connecting domestic and international brands, showcasing superior products with strong market competitiveness. 13 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 16:46 Vietnamese shoppers spend $20 million on pickleball gear in just six months Total sales of pickleball equipment reached nearly VNĐ511 billion (US$20 million) in the first half of 2025, representing a staggering nearly 13-fold increase from the same period last year. 14 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 16:45 Việt Nam, Malaysia strengthen ties to tap lucrative global Halal market Việt Nam and Malaysia are deepening their economic ties as the Halal food sector emerges as a strategic area for cooperation amid strong global demand, experts said at a seminar in HCM City on Thursday. 15 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 15:15 SSC urges stricter compliance and tighter market supervision Amid rising volatility in the stock market, Việt Nam’s top securities regulator has issued urgent instructions to tighten oversight and ensure market stability and investor protection. 16 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 15:00 Vietnamese firms in Laos embrace development with a social focus The stories of local workers and authorities stand as powerful testimony to a unique 'two-in-one' investment model led by Vietnamese enterprises, which balances business development with deep social responsibility. 17 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 14:56 MoF pilots e-tax payment via intermediary service providers The Ministry of Finance will pilot electronic tax payments via payment service providers under a new circular on e-transactions for exports, imports, transit goods and vehicles in Việt Nam. 18 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 11:34 Việt Nam’s BIFA WOOD 2025 highlights automation in furniture manufacturing This year’s exhibition highlights advanced manufacturing solutions, including process optimisation and digital technologies, positioning the fair as a key platform for connecting policymakers and businesses. 19 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 08:58 Việt Nam’s agricultural transformation into global export powerhouse A revolution in the application of science and technology, combined with institutional reform, has marked a major turning point for Vietnamese agriculture, particularly in the rice sector. 20 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 08:57 AIFC Governor: HCM City has strong foundations to become a leading financial centre in ASEAN During a recent visit to HCM City, Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), shared with the media insights on the city's strengths and potential as a regional financial hub. 68 69 70 71 72