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Full inspections mandated as Vietnam moves to control rare earth exports

Specifically, the Department of Vietnam Customs issued Official Dispatch No.15912/CHQ-GSQL to regional customs sub-departments on enhancing oversight of rare earth export activities. The directive comes amid broader government efforts to tighten management of mineral resources, particularly high-value strategic minerals. Under the new requirements, customs authorities will only process export procedures for rare earth products that […]

Green SM extends lead in Vietnam’s ride-hailing market to over 54 per cent

Photo: thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn According to a first-quarter market report released on April 23 by Mordor Intelligence, Green SM’s share in the app-based taxi segment rose from 51.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 to just over 54.5 per cent. The performance extends a trend seen over the past year, during which the Vietnamese electric […]

‘Blue ocean’ an opportunity or a trap for sellers in 2026?

Becoming an early seller on emerging platforms is not just a test, but a strategic move to capture a ‘blue ocean’ before competitors fully recognise the opportunity. In 2026, Vietnam’s e-commerce landscape is no longer dominated solely by major players. Instead, the market is witnessing the rise of platforms that are smarter, safer, and more […]

VinFast deliveres over 58,000 EVs globally in Q1

VinFast on April 22 announced its preliminary vehicle deliveries for the first quarter of 2026. Accordingly, the Limo Green and the VF 3 were VinFast’s two best-selling models with cumulative deliveries of 12,693 and 11,088 vehicles, respectively. The carmaker also delivered 8,490 VF 5 vehicles, 7,819 VF 6 vehicles, 5,080 VF 7 vehicles, 3,809 Minio […]

Thanh Nam Group moves into coffee export market

The acquisition expands the group’s business portfolio and marks a strategic transformation towards multi-industry development, alongside its core sectors of steel, solar energy, real estate, and resort and hospitality services. Thanh Nam completed the share transfer on March 3, acquiring a 98.3 per cent ownership stake in Vietnam Coffee Export JSC (Via Coffee). The deal […]

Vietnamese businesses face checkout inefficiencies in e-commerce

Asia now contributes 62.6 per cent to global e-commerce growth, according to Nielsen IQ, cementing the region’s role as the world’s primary engine of digital trade. However, financial services platform Payoneer’s latest research highlights a striking paradox: as businesses scale online, more revenue is being lost at checkout before transactions are completed. Across Asia-Pacific, businesses […]

Vietnam’s auto sector to benefit from Hyundai, KOICA training deal

On April 24, the group signed an MoU with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), pooling technical expertise, curriculum resources, and training infrastructure to equip Vietnam with the necessary human capital. Sung Kim, president and head of Strategic Planning Division at Hyundai Motor Group, said, “Vietnam’s automotive […]

Vingroup set for $350 million international bond issuance

The bonds, filed on April 9, are unsecured, non-convertible, and non-warrant-linked instruments denominated in US dollars, constituting a direct payment obligation of the issuer. They carry an option allowing holders to receive shares in Vinpearl JSC, which is owned by Vingroup. The offering comprises a maximum of 1,750 bonds at a par value of $200,000 […]

VIMC sets $887m revenue target for 2026, invests in Can Gio Port

The targets were announced at the group’s shareholders’ meeting on April 15, where it also projected before-tax profit of VND3.24 trillion ($129.6 million) – equal to the 2025 figure – and after-tax profit of VND2.58 trillion ($103.2 million), a slight decrease of 2 per cent. Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) aims to maintain stable growth across […]