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Singaporean banks see more opportunities in Vietnam
Singapore’s banks are expanding their presence in Vietnam to seize opportunities from the market’s increasing integration into Asian trade and surging corporate financing needs.
Vietnam cements status as world’s No.2 coffee producer, robusta powerhouse
Vietnam is expected to maintain its position as the world’s second-largest coffee producer and the leading supplier of robusta coffee in the 2025/26 crop year, latest data by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed.
Fertiliser tax policy needs adjustment to boost exports
Vietnam should promptly review and adjust its tax policies to promote fertiliser exports and improve overall industry efficiency, according to experts.
Vietnam's domestic airfares rise 15-20% on fuel crunch
Domestic airfares in Vietnam have risen by 15-20% on average as a fuel supply crunch linked to conflicts in the Middle East drives up costs, airport operator Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) said in a newly released 2025 annual report.
Roasted coffee exports to Thailand rise as demand shifts to premium brews
Vietnam’s coffee exports to Thailand rose rapidly in early 2026, driven by growing demand for roasted and processed products, even as global coffee prices eased in mid-April.
Q1 e-commerce revenue jumps 47% to US$5.7 billion on Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada
Total revenue across four major e-commerce platforms, including Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop and Tiki, rose nearly 47% year-on-year to VND148.6 trillion (US$5.7 billion) in the first three months of the year, equivalent to VND1.65 trillion per day, as online retail continued to expand across Vietnam’s digital economy.
Vietnam, RoK launch cross-border QR payment service
Vietnam has rolled out a cross-border QR payment service with the Republic of Korea (RoK), marking a new step in financial connectivity between the two countries and supporting growing tourism and trade flows.
Hai Phong port receives ultra-large container vessel
The Hateco International Container Terminal (HHIT) in Hai Phong received the ultra-large container vessel COSCO SHIPPING AQUARIUS on April 22, marking a new milestone as the biggest ship ever to dock at the port.
Macroeconomy to play key role in stock market after upgrade
Vietnam has officially met all requirements to be reclassified from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market, with the upgrade set to take effect starting with the FTSE Russell semi-annual review in September, marking a significant milestone in the country's capital market development.
QR, mobile payments on the rise, ATM usage declines
Cashless payments have recorded impressive growth from the beginning of this year, with many transaction channels increasing by over 30%, showing a clear shift in consumer payment behaviour, according to data recently released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).