January 17, 2026
How to Open a Gym in Vietnam 2025: Culture, Regulations & Costs
Opening a gym in Vietnam for foreign firms or individuals, however, is not always easy. Not only are there several technical and licensing requirements that need to be met, but Vietnam has also developed its own very distinct gym culture. This can take a little getting used to and may make penetrating Vietnam’s gym-going consumer class challenging. With this in mind, understanding the nuances of Vietnamese gym culture and the complexities of business establishment procedures in advance of entering the market can therefore be crucial to the success of a new gym in Vietnam. This runs through the key details.
Vietnam News Today, January 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: McDonald’s 100 store expansion plan, Foreign loans in 2026, CPJ on pre-congress press crackdown, New IFC HCMC launch deadline, VN-owned semiconductor plant, Novaland bond payment delays, Petrol price deregulation, 3 year tax exemptions SMEs, LNG plant US$1.12 billion loan, VND 100 million betting limited rejected, SBV Governor: limited headroom credit growth, SBV rebuffs calls remove credit limits, M&A China/VN pharmaceuticals, LPG production, Imports from Malaysia, Stock market Friday, Exchange rates Friday, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
In today’s Vietnam news: Arrest over book about Ho Chi Minh, HSR project disbursement, More coal power under consideration, MPS minister meets Japanese delivery
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It