The property market is entering a recovery phase but remains uneven across geographies and segments, the Vietnam Real Estate Summit held in HCM City on December 11 heard.

Vice Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Quyền has signed Decision No. 6126/QĐ-UBND on Wednesday, approving the Hà Nội Supporting Industry Development Programme for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision toward 2035.

Foreign investment flows continued to be a concern, maintaining a net selling trend for the fifth consecutive session. They net sold more than VNĐ 488.5 billion on HoSE and VNĐ 17.1 billion on HNX.

The National Assembly on Thursday approved the creation of a free-trade zone in HCM City, handing the country’s largest economic centre sweeping new powers and incentives to fast-track investment and strengthen its push to become a regional hub.

Việt Nam is moving toward a pilot framework for tokenised assets as experts call for a new regulatory mindset to tap digital assets as a future growth driver.

If the disruption is caused by the carrier, and a passenger with a confirmed booking is delayed, has their flight cancelled or is denied boarding, the carrier must provide an alternative itinerary or refund the unused portion of the ticket upon request.

At the annual Mastercard event held last week, VPBank emerged as the bank with the highest number of awards in 2025, reflecting its strong momentum across the payment ecosystem and the effectiveness of its customer-centric strategy.

Economists and policymakers said the country must accelerate its shift toward innovation-driven, technology-based green growth or risk losing momentum in an increasingly dynamic global environment.

For Vietnamese manufacturers, especially those in chemicals and materials, this means ESG is no longer optional. 

In total, over five billion new shares have been granted approval for trading on HoSE this December.

In November 2025, Việt Nam's aviation sector operated 14,821 on-time flights out of a total of 20,927 flights, achieving an average on-time performance (OTP) rate of 70.8 per cent, an increase of 3 percentage points compared to the previous month.

Phú Thọ is fast becoming a rising industrial and logistics hub in the northern midlands, powered by better infrastructure, stronger connectivity and a shift towards greener growth.

This marks another milestone in the Vietnamese company's growing role in currency production.

The recognitions pave the way for deeper strategic collaboration between VIB and Mastercard to bring superior payment experiences and convenience to Vietnamese users.

Despite efforts from the financial sector to maintain positive momentum, the sharp declines in several key stocks led to a noticeable weakening in the market.

The year 2025 marked a significant surge in usage, with more than 7 million new registrations - 1.2 times the combined figure of the previous three years.

Việt Nam and Sri Lanka have agreed to examine the feasibility of launching direct flights between Colombo and Hà Nội or HCM City to strengthen trade, investment and tourism ties, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Senegal, Africa’s third-largest rice importer and a fast-growing market for Vietnamese rice, has suspended imports for one month to support domestic producers, the ministry said.

Families in Việt Nam are no longer defining legacy purely by wealth, but by the ability to sustain and grow it for future generations, according to a new survey released by Sun Life Asia.

The HCM City People’s Council has approved the city’s five-year financial plan for 2026–30, setting an objective of ensuring a positive and sustainable balance of the local budget.