
Vietnam’s e-commerce market continued to expand rapidly in 2025, with gross merchandise value (GMV) across four major platforms - Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki - reaching VND429.7 trillion ($16.35 billion), up 34.75% year-on-year, according to data from analytics firm Metric.
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Vietnam aims to launch its International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City by no later than February 9, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Friday, adding that an international arbitration center and a specialized court would be inaugurated at the same time.
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 15:06:38
Van Tuong Energy JSC under Vietnamese fuel business Hai Linh Company Limited has proposed building an LNG storage facility in the central province of Quang Ngai, with total investment of about VND3.77 trillion ($143.44 million).
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 15:06:38
Viet Nam and Poland still have significant potential to expand cooperation in economy and trade, culture and tourism, science and technology, and education and training — especially as Viet Nam has introduced a tourist visa waiver for Polish citizens and both sides are working to upgrade bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership.
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 15:06:38
A new draft circular issued by the State Bank of Vietnam expands financial leasing to intangible assets, simplifies procedures, and repositions the sector as a strategic financing channel for enterprises.
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Leading industrial firms propose removing institutional bottlenecks to boost manufacturing capacity and localization rates in strategic sectors.
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On January 16, General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking of Viettel's first semiconductor plant in Vietnam.