Việt Nam is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable forestry and legal timber trade as it strengthens national and international frameworks to ensure the legality of its wood products. On September 11-12, the Department of Forestry and Forest Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the German Development Agency, hosted a pivotal forum titled “Ensuring Timber Legality for Sustainable Forestry Development in Việt Nam.”

The HCM City property market is showing clear signs of recovery, with growing interest and rising prices, according to property technology platform Batdongsan.com.vn.

Việt Nam’s fresh coconut exports increase by 14.9 per cent to $102.8 million while processed coconuts by 56.8 per cent to $203.4 million.

In the midst of global economic turbulence, the challenge of expanding export markets for Việt Nam has become more pressing than ever.

The country’s total import-export turnover during the period stood at $597.93 billion, a 16.3 per cent rise compared with the same period last year.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thị Thắng said her ministry is implementing a project to promote Vietnamese enterprises’ direct participation in foreign distribution networks by 2030.

According to Viet Dragon Securities, the sharp decline provides an opportunity for investors to take profits, narrow portfolios and reduce equity exposure, while waiting for stabilisation around support levels.

Việt Nam is pressing ahead with its ambition to become a regional financial hub, a goal that hinges on building strong digital infrastructure and internationally competitive services.

As Việt Nam’s economy grows, so do the ambitions of its middle class, yet a frozen personal income tax system is holding them back. Professionals say the system punishes effort, curbs motivation, and fails to reflect the rising costs of modern life. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.

The semiconductor sector is listed among 11 strategic technology areas under national development plans.

Vietnamese fintech company 9Pay is scaling its suite of payment and international money transfer solutions to serve foreign businesses navigating the complexities of the local financial ecosystem.

The circular economy, an economic system designed to minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency, is taking centre stage in Việt Nam’s industrial restructuring efforts.