Real estate overhaul can cool off prices

Saturday, Nov 01, 2025

Over the past three decades, Việt Nam has witnessed one of the strongest real estate price increases in Southeast Asia. Việt Nam News talks with experts about the underlying causes and possible responses to cool down the overheated market.

Affordable housing needs careful design

Saturday, Nov 01, 2025

Across the country, overall housing supply has been rising, but the share of affordable homes remains critically low. Experts are urging goverment regulations to control real estate prices to be carefully designed to ensure feasibility and avoid further market distortions.

Ministry proposes 18 leading developers for social housing projects

Thursday, Oct 02, 2025

The proposed developers include Vingroup, Sun Group, Viglacera, HUD, HANCORP, Becamex IDC, Vinaconex, Nam Long, Đức Mạnh, TasecoLand, Cát Tường and Thủ Đô JSC, among others.

Raising the roof on social housing income limits

Friday, Sep 12, 2025

The Ministry of Construction has proposed raising the income cap for individuals eligible to purchase homes at social housing projects from VNĐ15 million to VNĐ20 million.

Millions of customers see electricity bills rise 30 per cent or more

Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025

More than 3.2 million households across Việt Nam saw their August electricity bills rise by 30 per cent or more from July, but initial checks have not found any errors in billing, Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) said.

Purchasing power soars in HCM City during National Day holidays

Wednesday, Sep 03, 2025

Food, personal care products and school supplies were among the fastest-growing categories, fueling momentum for the city’s target of 18 per cent annual trade growth.

Vietnamese gold investment demand nears $1 billion per quarter

Saturday, Aug 02, 2025

When measured by value, the total of gold investment in Việt Nam still rose by 12 per cent to US$997 million, indicating that long-term demand will remain strong.

Key sectors continue drive office demand in HCM City

Friday, Aug 01, 2025

The information-technology, pharmaceutical, banking, and high-tech sectors will remain the main engines of office demand in HCM City, experts said.

Electricity price hikes must come with support measures: NA Deputies

Monday, May 19, 2025

This marks the second adjustment since 2023, bringing the total increase over the past three years to more than 17 per cent.

SBV reports to National Assembly on record-high gold price disparity

Monday, May 05, 2025

The State Bank of Vietnam said it will monitor gold markets closely and coordinate with agencies to manage and stabilise the market within its authority.

More garment cooperation opportunities for Việt Nam, India amid global shifts: official

Friday, Apr 11, 2025

Việt Nam is the world''s third-largest textile and garment exporter, with an export value reaching US$44 billion in 2024, while India is a leading supplier of raw materials, particularly cotton and cotton yarn.

Ninh Thuận signs contract for $44.4 million social housing project

Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

The project in the Thành Hải resettlement area will include 1,155 social housing units and 197 commercial housing units, with a total investment of over VNĐ1.13 trillion (US$44.4 million).

Gold prices break all records

Friday, Mar 14, 2025

Similar to gold bars, the price of gold rings has continuously set new records.

Gloomy picture for cement industry as supply far exceeds demand

Monday, Jan 27, 2025

While cement supply is projected to reach approximately 124.75 million tonnes this year, domestic demand is only expected to be around 63.5 million tonnes.

Việt Nam’s garment-textile exports expected to reach US$44 billion this year

Monday, Dec 16, 2024

Việt Nam’s garment-textile export value is expected to reach US$44 billion in 2024, marking an 11.26 per cent increase from 2023, according to the Việt Nam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).