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New programme addresses changing startup landscape

The Next Wave of Startups (NWoS) Incubation Program 2026 was announced at the Founders’ Meetup #1 policy seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on July 31. The event provided a comprehensive overview of Vietnam’s policies supporting startups and innovation, while offering practical guidance on how startups can effectively access resources across the innovation ecosystem. According […]

Vincom Retail earns nearly $692,000 a day in Q2

Photo: Vincom Retail On July 29, Vincom Retail released its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter, reporting net revenue of approximately $91 million, up 11 per cent on-year. Revenue from shopping mall leasing and related services reached around $87.2 million, an increase of 10 per cent on-year. The growth was driven by an improvement […]

Tax incentives drive small business investment and expansion

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has rolled out a series of tax, fee, and charge measures in 2026 to support businesses and individuals while promoting economic growth. Among the most significant measures is the extension of the 2 percentage-point reduction in VAT through the end of 2026. In response to volatility in global energy markets, […]

Accountants and CFOs see sharp Q2 cost increases

The findings of the Global Economic Conditions Survey, conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and released on July 21, highlighted the continued impact of the conflict in the Middle East on global business sentiment. The survey was conducted between 3-17 June, before the renewed fighting […]

BMB Steel's perspective: Steel structures drive modern construction

As Vietnam continues to accelerate the development of industrial facilities and infrastructure, particularly large-scale projects such as airports, industrial complexes, and logistics centres, the approach to design and project delivery is undergoing a significant transformation. Whereas steel structures were once regarded primarily as a technical solution during construction, they have now evolved into a key […]

'Sang Den' campaign launched to build 10,000-member VIFC community

The initiative aims to gather 10,000 emerging “Builders”–including business owners, founders, investors, and business students–to explore and support the development of the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC). GOE Alliance (Global On-chain Economy), the campaign’s initiator, operates in infrastructure and ecosystem development for the digital economy and maintains a representative office at the VIFC. The campaign’s […]

Rice stocks struggle to gain traction despite strong export growth

The global rice market experienced significant volatility in 2025 after India completely lifted its export restrictions, leading to a rapid increase in supply and putting downward pressure on global rice prices. Meanwhile, Thailand recorded a sharp decline in rice exports, while Vietnam faced a double challenge from India’s price competition and tighter import policies in […]

Private and foreign-invested enterprises remain Vietnam's largest job creators

Vietnam has nearly 6.3 million active employers, hiring more than 30.3 million workers, according to the preliminary results of the 2026 Economic Census released by the Central Steering Committee on July 13 in Hanoi. Nguyen Thanh Duong, deputy director general of the National Statistics Office and standing deputy head of the 2026 Economic Census Task […]

China imports $1.4 billion of Vietnamese seafood in first half of 2026

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), China continued to increase imports of Vietnamese seafood, particularly shrimp, in the first half of 2026, the ministry reported on July 13. Vietnam exported more than $5.7 billion worth of seafood in the first half of 2026, up 11.4 per cent from a year earlier. China […]