Knowledge & Innovation
This category covers advancements in technology, education, and research, including startups, AI, fintech, and digital transformation. It highlights government policies on innovation, investment in R&D, and digital economy trends. As economies transition to knowledge-based industries, this section explores emerging technologies, automation, AI, and blockchain, showcasing how businesses and policymakers adapt to rapid innovation.
Vietnam News Today, March 23, 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Biofuel mandate moved forward, State to subsidise petrol if PSF runs out, Official response to USTR investigation, Denmark firm buys into Hai Phong port, Fuel price adjustments delay narrowed, Phu Quoc APEC 2027 delays persist – fuel shortage, Gas cylinder price increase, Transport project delays on construction materials shortages, Italian bank meets with Deputy PM, Food safety decree delayed, PM visits Russia, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: March 21, Update, Imports from Thailand February, Cotton imports February, Phone exports February, Exports to Malaysia February, Exports to Thailand February, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 20 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Singapore firm acquires VN hotel chain, Parking space sale dispute HCMC, Foreign investor dispute resolution policy move, MoF crypto market application rejections, HCMC fuel supplies, Silver on commodity market proposal, Google Maps provincial merger update, Binh Son Refinery doesn’t meet HSX listing requirements, AI replacing freelance coders, Logistics association survey fuel disruptions, Fuel price increases again, Vietnam Fuel Prices and Trade Disruption Tracker: Iran Conflict 2026 *UPDATED, Can Vietnam’s Biofuel Mandate Deliver Energy Security?, Beer production February, Stock Market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Iron and steel exports February, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 19 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Gov’t projections crude oil production, MUFG VND forecast Iran conflict context, Solar vs energy imports, Pandora direct power purchase, UK-listed energy developer gas field development approved, US Rosen Partners meets with MPS, Pacific / Vietnam Airlines to sponsor Hue Festival, VN thriller set for international release, Japan carbon capture project, Fuel imports first 2 weeks March, Raw materials / logistics costs jump, Mercedes distributor branches into VinFast, HSR tender documents March-end deadline, Updated: Vietnam Fuel Prices and Trade Disruption Tracker: Iran Conflict 2026, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Car imports, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 18 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Indo fintech buys VN bank, VN horror flick goes regional, Denmark-VN pork cooperation, Fertiliser prices, Loan interest rates, Fruit and veg price drop, Crypto exchange update, Drone disruptions airport costs, Fibre factory repossessed, HSBC takes possession of 49 million Vingroup shares, Coffee / tea chain market report, LPG terminal Hai Phong approved, Low emissions zone plan Hoan Kiem, PM asks Japan for oil, PM asks Angola for oil / gas supply support, Exchange rates Tuesday, Stock market Tuesday, and more.
Tax in Vietnam 2026 Explained: CIT, VAT, PIT & More
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. Most prominent among them are Vietnam’s Personal Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, and Special Consumption Tax. A basic understanding of these taxes can make dealing with local accountants and tax professionals much easier.
VinFast’s 2025 Financial Performance: Key Takeaways
As a cornerstone of Vingroup’s ecosystem, which spans multiple industries across Vietnam and employs thousands, VinFast’s performance carries wide-reaching implications. Here’s what that looked like at the end of 2025.
Vietnam News Today, March 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VinFast 2025 unaudited financials, Possible flight cuts on fuel supply challenges, Vietnam retail rents global rankings, Starlink cost raises eyebrows, Danang port project goes to VN-Netherlands consortium, Pacific Airlines’ outstanding tax debt HCMC, Construction ministry calls for transport tax breaks, Nuclear energy strategy approved, HCMC apartment size regulations distorting market, Coal imports February, Exchange rates Monday, Stock market Monday, Import from Indonesia February, Textile & footwear materials exports February, Updated: Vietnam’s Law on Securities Overview, Updated: Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity, Updated: Vietnam Visa Guide 2026, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 16 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Chinese solar factory expansion cancelled, CPJ on VN journalist’s arrest, SBV calls for more sustainable growth policies, HoSE IPOs tabled, Heineken partner profit, Fuel price stabilisation fund used / remaining, If the PSF runs out, Carlsberg Vietnam 2025 US$30+ million loss, Starbucks at top of Fansipan, US$1.46 trillion needed for double digit growth 26-30: Deloitte, Biofuel production max 40% needs, Election day, Stock market Friday, Exchange rates Friday, Updated: Vietnam Fuel Prices and Trade Disruption Tracker: Iran Conflict 2026, Exports to Germany, Petrol exports, and more.
Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity: Data, Content & Compliance
Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity was passed by the National Assembly of Vietnam on June 12, 2018, and took effect on January 1, 2019. The law sets out specific provisions regarding the responsibilities of organisations and individuals in securing networks and data in Vietnam. This article breaks down the key details.
Vietnam Visa Guide 2026: Types, Application & Requirements
Visas in Vietnam are codified in the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. This law can be very nuanced and it is not unusual for interpretations of the law to differ between provincial immigration departments. That said, this Quick Read runs through the basics a foreign firm or individual would need to know in most normal circumstances including the types of visa, the length of stay, and how to apply for a visa in Vietnam.
English Teacher Certification in Vietnam: Key Details
Decision Number 4159/QD-BGDDT, issued on December 6, 2023, by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) of Vietnam, outlines a training program and certification for foreigners teaching English at language centres and IT centres in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Investment Support Fund: Key Details
Vietnam’s Investment Support Fund is a new initiative aimed at incentivising foreign tech firms to invest in Vietnam. This is inline with tax incentives that were previously in place being vastly diminished by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Global Minimum Tax initiative. This new support mechanism is codified in Decree 182/2024/ND-CP and applies for the 2024 financial year onward. This article runs through key details of this decree for foreign firms.
Labour Contracts in Vietnam 2026: Types, Terms & Foreign Workers
In Vietnam, labour contracts are governed by the Labour Code, which establishes the rights and obligations of both employers and employees. Labour contracts must be clearly defined and meet specific legal requirements to ensure the protection of both parties. Here is a detailed overview of the key elements of labour contracts in Vietnam
Vietnam News Today, March 13 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam video games market report, Legal action threat renewables, South Korean cable factory groundbreaking, Chinese commentary investment risks Vietnam, Another petrol price hike, Man fined for fuel price speculation, Biofuel switch push, Teacher overtime pay 5 years overdue, Pho prices rising, Explainer: What is Vietnam’s Price Stabilisation Fund?, Updated: Vietnam’s Coffee Industry in 2026, Updated: Vietnam Securities Industry 2026, Updated: Vietnam Gas Power Industry 2026, Updated: How to Open a Factory in Vietnam, Updated: Banking in Vietnam Overview, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Technology in Vietnam 2026: Ecosystem, Startups, Key Players & Regulations
Vietnam is experiencing a technological revolution. Once primarily known for its manufacturing sector, the country is rapidly transforming into a tech hub. A young, digitally savvy population, combined with supportive government policies, has created a fertile ground for innovation. This burgeoning tech ecosystem is driving economic growth and societal change.
Vietnam corporate bond issuance slows in February as VND 194 trillion (US$7.37 billion) maturity wall looms in 2026
Vietnam’s corporate bond issuance remained subdued in February, while a large volume of debt is still set to mature later this year, according to data compiled by the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam government bond auction March 11 / VND 560 billion sold (~5% of offering)
Vietnam’s State Treasury sold VND 560 billion (US$21.3 million) worth of government bonds at an auction held on March 11, 2026, far below the VND 13,500 billion (US$512.3 million) offered, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam News Today, March 12 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: LNG shipment received, UK renewables VN acquisition, Growth companies survey, Cinema spending, Antidumping duties steel, Fuel prices cut, Ride-hailing driver fuel price support, Bac Ninh worker shortage, Debtors auction petrol company, Agriculture impacts fuel price rises, US trade investigations, Car sales February, Exports to USA February, Textile and garment exports, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Updated: Recruitment Companies in Vietnam 2026, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 11 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: PM calls for tapping Price Stabilisation Fund, GE US$200m factory investment, Taiwan Cooler Master factory expansion plans, VinFast car sales February, Fuel prices increase, Novaland affiliate debt sale, Oil and gas fall / VN-index recovers, Mental health concerns mortgage rate rises, Hue gas station citation for fuel purchase limit, Electric motorbike sales spike, Base salary increase, Driver’s licence corruption, Exchange rates Tuesday, Stock market Tuesday, Coffee exports, Updated: Corporate Establishment in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Vietnam’s VN30 Index Stocks 2026, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 10 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel inventories, Biofuels adoption acceleration, Stock market plunge, Fuel demand surge, Foreign worker management Hanoi industrial zones, Real estate price cuts HCMC, MFN tariffs fuel imports confirmed cut, Aviation support measures on higher jet fuel costs, EC bike startup funding injection, HCMC underground parking plans revived, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, Tourists from Asia February, TV production data, Updated: Logistics in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Manufacturing in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Capital Gains Tax in Vietnam 2026, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Research prosecution exemption, Fuel retailer losses, Semiconductor degree requirements, Eurocham BCI, Government bond auction Wednesday, Australia tourist visa problems, Coffee
In today’s Vietnam news: Accor-Sun Group agreement, US largest ethanol supplier, Demographic dividend to end 3 years early, Maritime economy development, ACV looking to
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
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