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Economic press plays vital role in supporting businesses

Leong Boon Hoe, CEO Arcadia Consulting Vietnam From our experience operating in Vietnam, I feel economic journalism plays an important role because it sits at the intersection of policy, business confidence and market understanding. For businesses like ours, the market is not shaped only by transactions or investment appetite. It is also shaped by how […]

Global shocks and tightening cash for Vietnamese business

Vietnamese businesses are entering the second half facing a more complex operating environment, as higher energy costs, tighter liquidity, and persistent supply chain disruptions converge at the same time. Companies have been urged act now before the next disruption forces plans to change, Photo Le Toan Pratiksha Bhanti, senior manager of Deals – Transformation at […]

Businesses contribute to draft amended Customs Law

Many businesses contributed opinions on the draft amended Customs Law Dau Anh Tuan, deputy secretary general and head of the Legal Department, said, “In surveys conducted by VCCI, Customs has consistently been recognised by the business community leading sectors in administrative procedure reform and digital transformation.” “It is on this positive foundation that the current […]

Summit highlights Ho Chi Minh City’s digital prominence

Nguyen Ngoc Nam, director of Financial Services Consulting at KPMG Vietnam, at the event Speaking at the summit on June 16, KPMG Vietnam director Nguyen Ngoc Nam said that while nearly 40 per cent of organisations are scaling up or accelerating AI adoption, only 8 per cent report achieving a clear return on investment. “This […]

BAF Vietnam faces penalty for breaching competition law

The National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No.122/QD-CT in May on a competition case involving violations of regulations on economic concentration related to a share acquisition. According to the regulator’s findings, BAF Vietnam Agriculture JSC and Thanh Xuan Clean Agriculture Development JSC failed to fulfill mandatory notification procedures under […]

Saigon Technology marks AI-native engineering milestone at Sao Khue Awards 2026

Held since 2003 by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA), the Sao Khue Awards are one of the most prestigious honours in Vietnam’s IT industry. This year’s edition took place on May 28 in Hanoi and introduced a new evaluation framework to assess the maturity, innovation, and practical impact of digital products and […]

Seafood exporters deliver strong Q1 though challenges persist

Vinh Hoan Corporation recently released its first-quarter financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of approximately $118.2 million, up 12 per cent on-year, while net profit rose sharply by 38 per cent to about $10.6 million. The company’s core basa fish segment recorded revenue growth of more than 14 per cent and accounted for 55 per cent […]

Data and technology redefine Vietnam’s e-commerce race

According to data from Metric, a Vietnam-based e-commerce data and market intelligence company, the gross merchandise value (GMV) generated by Vietnam’s four largest e-commerce platforms of Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki during this year’s June 6 mega sales event could exceed $260 million Vietnam’s e-commerce platforms are increasingly competing on customer experience rather than […]

GStar Summit 2026 explores human-centric AI to boost productivity

GStar Summit 2026: AI & Humanity took place on May 29, co-organised by the New Turing Institute (NTI) and Pacific Gateway Partners. The event brought together global AI leaders and experts to share innovations, practical applications, and talent development initiatives. Bui Hoang Phuong, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Speaking at the forum, Bui Hoang […]

OECD projects GDP growth of 6.5 per cent for Vietnam this year

In a report released on June 3, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) noted that GDP grew by 8 per cent in 2025 and remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP increasing by 7.8 per cent on-year. Private consumption remained resilient, underpinned by wage and employment increases, while public investment […]