HCM City apartment prices rise as sales slump on high borrowing costs

Friday, Apr 17, 2026

Apartment prices in HCM City continued to climb in the first quarter even as transactions fell sharply, as elevated borrowing costs and cautious sentiment weighed on demand, according to property consultancies.

HCM City firms call for stable logistics costs, lower bank lending rates

Thursday, Apr 16, 2026

HCM City businesses posted solid first-quarter results but face rising costs, tight credit and slowing demand, prompting HUBA to call for lower lending rates, stable logistics costs and transport support.

Record $8.9 billion FDI in Q2 to help HCM City achieve full-year target early

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026

HCM City could meet its full-year foreign direct investment target by mid-2026, as second-quarter inflows are projected to reach a record US$8.9 billion.

Việt Nam’s fintech ambitions hinge on deeper Australia ties

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026

Việt Nam’s push to build an international financial centre (IFC) is placing financial technology (fintech) cooperation with Australia at the centre of its long-term strategy, as policymakers seek to modernise the banking system and attract global capital.

Food expo opens in HCM City

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026

The Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition of Food and Beverage 2026 (HCM City FOODEX 2026) has opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, providing networking opportunities for high-quality food businesses.

Việt Nam, Australia boost cooperation in fintech

Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026

Việt Nam’s young population, stable environment, and strong GDP growth further position the country as a future regional digital leader.

HCM City posts strongest Q1 growth in five years

Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026

HCM City’s economy expanded by 8.27  per cent in the first quarter of 2026, the highest growth rate for the same period in the past five years, underscoring a sustained recovery and setting a solid foundation for faster expansion in...

HCM City launches 2026 high-tech agriculture start-up competition

Friday, Apr 03, 2026

The management board of the Agricultural High-Tech Park of HCM City (AHTP) on April 3 officially launched the “Start-up Innovation Competition in High-Tech Agriculture 2026,” shortly known as Agritech Innovation 2026, an annual initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship...

Việt Nam’s international financial centre needs clearer operational foundations: Expert

Thursday, Apr 02, 2026

HCM City’s rising global financial ranking highlights growing recognition, but experts warn that concrete reforms are needed to turn momentum into real capital flows.

Việt Nam is central to company’s vision: Workday

Thursday, Apr 02, 2026

With a deep pool of local tech talent and a robust partner ecosystem, Việt Nam is central to Workday’s vision of shaping the future of work across ASEAN and beyond, the company said.

New decision may cause imablance in city’s real-estate market: HoREA

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

The real estate market in HCM City may encounter an imbalance with an overabundance of large apartments and a shortage of smaller units, contrary to the actual demands of the majority of the population, following the implementation of regulations regarding...

Night-time economy untapped, potential growth driver for HCM City: seminar

Thursday, Mar 26, 2026

The nighttime economy could become a new growth driver for HCM City if it is developed as a complete ecosystem rather than through fragmented efforts, experts and policymakers have agreed.

Housing affordability gap widens in Việt Nam’s property market

Friday, Mar 13, 2026

The widening gap between housing prices and household incomes is raising concerns about the future balance of Việt Nam’s real estate market.

Deputy PM urges early establishment of trading platforms at Int’l Financial Centre

Friday, Mar 06, 2026

Chairing a meeting to review the development strategy and operational framework for the International Financial Centre, Bình acknowledged the progress made by relevant ministries and localities in a short period of time. However, he noted that current efforts have largely...

Canadian Wood strengthens collaboration, industry capability in Việt Nam

Friday, Mar 06, 2026

Canadian Wood Vietnam, part of Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) - a provincial agency of the Government of British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, has recently reaffirmed its commitment to the Vietnamese wood industry by maintaining a consistent presence across key industry platforms.