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Ministry of Finance clarifies new gold bar tax amid market concerns
The Ministry of Finance has defended its plan to impose a 0.1% tax on gold bar transactions from July 1, 2026, saying the measure is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the market without harming legitimate interests.
Vietnam to release 2026 economic census data seven months earlier
Vietnam will release preliminary results of its 2026 Economic Census seven months earlier than originally planned after adjustments to the census timeline, according to senior statistics officials at a meeting in Hanoi on February 9.
WeChoice awards 2025 celebrates meaningful contributions to society
The WeChoice Awards 2025 announced its winners during a gala in Ho Chi Minh City on February 7, honouring individuals, organisations and works that inspire and promote positive values.
Agriculture sector puts data at the heart of digital transformation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is placing digital transformation and sector-wide data development at the heart of its long-term strategy, aligning its work with Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.
Vietnam’s tilapia exports to US accelerate
Tilapia exports to the US surged by 173% in 2025, as two major suppliers of the food, including China and Brazil, faced high tariffs, altering the supply landscape in this market.
Vietnam finalises legal foundation for domestic carbon market
Vietnam has put in place a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for its domestic carbon market that integrates carbon credit and greenhouse gas emissions quota trading with the country's securities infrastructure, a move aimed at boosting transparency, efficiency and market breadth ahead of pilot operations.
More than 1 million businesses nationwide in operation
Vietnam has crossed a symbolic threshold, with the number of operating businesses nationwide surpassing one million, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO), underlining the growing weight of the business sector in the economy.
Vietnamese spend US$45 million a day online shopping
Vietnamese consumers spent more than VND1.17 trillion (US$44.5 million) a day on online shopping in 2025, with revenues for major e-commerce platforms soaring sharply, statistics from data market research platform Metric.vn show.
CIS: Opportunity for game developers in Vietnam
The CIS region, which includes Eastern Europe and Central Asia, has potential for gaming developers from Vietnam as this market displays user behaviour patterns that are highly favourable for mobile gaming growth, particularly around major holiday periods.
Insurance revenue reaches US$9 billion in 2025
The total revenue from insurance premiums in the market is estimated to have reached VND237.2 trillion (US$9.1 billion) last year, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year.