The corporate bond market continued its recovery in 2025 with issuance estimated to total VNĐ575.4 trillion (US$21.8 billion), up 11.3 per cent over 2024, according to the Việt Nam Bond Market Association.
Việt Namm''s digital technology industry solidified its role as a major economic driver in 2025, delivering strong financial and export performance that far surpassed targets, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The Overview Report on Việt Nam’s Domestic Market 2025 shows that total retail sales of goods and services increased by around 9–10 per cent this year, bringing the size of the retail market to US$269 billion, including $205 billion from...
Việt Nam must urgently reform its energy market with transparent pricing and clear regulations to attract the investment needed for double-digit economic growth, industry leaders said.
Eligible electricity users will have the right to choose their power suppliers from 2027, with retail prices to be determined through direct negotiations rather than the fixed tariffs, according to a proposal from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Việt Nam real estate market is currently driven by real demand, transparent legal frameworks, and a more positive foundation thanks to new legal corridors, with expectations of a clear recovery in 2026.
Despite efforts from the financial sector to maintain positive momentum, the sharp declines in several key stocks led to a noticeable weakening in the market.
In a document sent to the National Assembly, the Việt Nam Gold Traders Association said that gold jewellery should be treated as a normal commercial product, calling for a phased roadmap to ensure transparency and avoid market disruptions.
The US has launched an anti-circumvention probe into steel wheels from Việt Nam over claims they were finished using China-origin hot-rolled steel to evade existing US anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
With a population of nearly 100 million and a growing middle class, compounded by the booming wave of K-Content, the specialised home beauty device market in Việt Nam is seeing powerful growth, far exceeding simple skincare products.
The highest penalties of VNĐ1.5 billion ($58 million) apply to acts such as falsifying documents to prove eligibility for issuance, or certifying forged documents in offering dossiers.