latest Vietnam news updates

Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9 billion railway project, VPBank secures US$730 million in international financing, lawmakers consider new commodity derivatives regulations, and a US$6.2 billion expressway plan raises concerns about provincial budgets.

Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked loans approaching 10 percent of Sacombank’s lending raise questions, Vinhomes seeks to expand its Hanoi sports complex investment to US$47.85 billion, and the government orders banks to cut borrowing costs.

Vietnam’s government forecasts a 40 percent surge in property-related revenue in 2027 despite weakening real estate transactions, raising questions about the sustainability of its budget. Meanwhile, the US extends an intellectual property investigation by three months, European logistics giant CTP signs a US$500 million acquisition, authorities consider relocating Hanoi’s international flights, and Japan’s Sojitz targets a stake in a major Vietnamese tungsten producer.

Grab agrees to compensate drivers following threats of industrial action, highlighting the growing significance of independent worker organisation in Vietnam. Meanwhile, technology company VNG considers a US$300 million American stock market listing, petrol prices fall nearly 10 percent, high-risk lenders report mounting bad debts, and California Fitness customers are encouraged to pursue legal action over prepaid memberships.

Democrats take control of the US Congress, potentially complicating Trump’s trade agenda and changing the outlook for Vietnam’s tariff negotiations. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam prepares a US$1.85 billion liquidity injection, Hanoi caps underground metro costs at US$120 million per kilometre, minimum wages rise 7.8 percent, and troubled lender SCB imposes tighter transfer limits.

Vietnam’s trade surpasses US$1 trillion for the first time, but a widening US$12 billion deficit and inflation above 5 percent complicate the economic picture. Meanwhile, foreign investment commitments surge 74 percent, VinFast faces a new US investor investigation, HDBank’s bad debts jump 85 percent, and Vietjet reports declining passenger revenue.

Donald Trump claims he could have won the Vietnam War in a week, raising questions about the Vietnamese government’s response amid sensitive US trade negotiations. Meanwhile, Tesla and Samsung oppose additional US tariffs, Danish shoemaker ECCO closes its Vietnam factory, the country’s main airport operator cuts 3,700 jobs, and manufacturing growth slows despite improving business conditions.

VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong injects another US$436 million into the loss-making EV maker as Vingroup reports record quarterly profits. Meanwhile, Vietnam faces a renewed international money laundering warning, is forecast to overtake Indonesia in GDP per capita, and introduces electricity price cuts and tax relief as rising fuel costs weigh on Vietnam Airlines.

Vietjet’s parent company calls for stronger aircraft leasing protections just weeks after a UK court authorised the seizure of the airline’s overseas assets. Meanwhile, Vietnam forecasts a 14 percent jump in government revenue, plans to reduce state ownership in major banks, Vinhomes prepares another US$76 million bond issue, and California Fitness faces mounting tax debts.

In today’s news brief: HP and Asus shift production back to China, Tesla begins hiring in Vietnam, Saigon Commercial Bank closes all but three branches, the government considers electricity price cuts and fuel tax relief, and Vingroup partners with a US stadium operator.

In today’s briefing: LPBank’s construction lending has surged 127 percent following revelations that Vingroup’s chairman and his wife became major shareholders. Meanwhile, Vietnam faces a US$1.5 trillion investment challenge, VPS Securities cuts hundreds of jobs amid falling market liquidity, banks find ways around deposit interest rate restrictions, and electric motorcycle sales soar as VinFast expands its market presence.

In today’s briefing: Danish media criticism of To Lam during state visit, California Fitness closes all Hanoi gyms, Vingroup approves KRW bond conditions, Hoi An tourism businesses record visitor drop, Tusk looking to sell Polish weapons to Vietnam, Singapore conditionally approves 1.3 GW renewable electricity imports from Vietnam, Vietnam-Russia quantum cooperation agreement, and Semiconductor plant ambitions in doubt.

In today’s news brief: a UK court has granted receivers sweeping powers to seize Vietjet’s overseas assets over a US$250 million debt, while mounting payment delays threaten the opening of Vietnam’s Long Thanh airport. Elsewhere, the government proposes a US$156.7 billion budget, California Fitness closes more gyms, and Vietnam’s property sector faces growing financial pressure.

In today’s news: Denmark-VN offshore wind project, Crypto opportunity in stable coins: Circle, Bank bond interest rates, Ship detained over dock collision, Slated stock market reforms, EU human rights commitments VN, Vingroup’s development environmental / financial concerns, TL meets with EU president, Exchange rates, Stock market Thursday, Yesterday’s news, and more.

In today’s news: SBV threats banks interest rates, Polish PM to visit next week, Securities margin lending reaches record high, Hong Kong entity stake GSM VN Holding, Cryptocurrency exchange process delays, VinFast EV factory Philippines, Foreign investment recycled packaging, Corporate bond issuances slow, HRW report independent trade union suppression, Carlsberg US$65 million brewery investment plan, Exchange rates, Stock market Wednesday, Yesterday’s news, and more.

In today’s news: Calls for telcos to block censored films, 202kg counterfeit coffee bust, Vietjet Australian airline ambitions, Maersk-Hateco rail freight terminal project, Policy limit air pollution exposure, Malaysia Petronas interest VN LNG / renewables, Anti-dumping duties polyester yarn imports extended, Hoa Phat steel sales, Analysis: Growth ambitions vs financing constraints, Analysis: Why Vietnam’s major gym chains are struggling, Exchange rates, Stock market Tuesday, Yesterday’s news roundup, and more.

In today’s news: Changes to lawyer qualifications, California Fitness CEO comments re: closures, Italian equipment for VinMetal, Alstom Vingroup initial order, Denmark investment VN container terminal, Banana export challenges, Professional wrestling growing interest, VEFTA impacts Latin America, VinFast Q2 results, Exchange rates, Stock market Monday, Yesterday’s news, and more.

In today’s news: California Fitness closes more gyms, SBV orders deposit rates cut, Supply chain simplification to cut costs, IPO changes, Philippines plan to compete VN manufacturing, New FTA, Garment exports ex-headline data, Exchange rates, Stock market Friday, and more.

In today’s news: Gov’t considers buying unsold housing, FPT and Naver Cloud expand AI infrastructure partnership, Murphy Oil begins production, Vinpearl to open first senior living facility, Cosmetics retail network expands, South Korea’s KAMCO and VN’s bad debt market, South Korea’s Lotte + Japan’s TOEI partner on VN films, Russia 30-day visa-free entry VN citizens, UOB raises 2026 GDP growth forecast, Exchange rates, Stock market Tuesday, Yesterday’s news roundup, and more.