Economy
Vietnam's Rare Earth Dilemma: Caught Between the U.S. and China
Vietnam holds the world's second-largest rare earth reserves. Caught between the U.S. and China, Hanoi faces a high-stakes balancing act.
Economy
Economy
Vietnam Doubles Down on Electricity Imports From Laos
EVN's new 500kV line will boost Laos electricity imports by 50%, adding 1.7 billion kWh annually to ease Vietnam's power demand.
Economy
Phu My Hung, Vietnam's Biggest New Town, Faces a Legal Crisis
Phu My Hung exceeded approved land use by 400 hectares. Its international school also broke building codes.
Economy
HCMC Remittances Hit Record High, Dwarfing Foreign Investment
HCMC pulled in USD 9.6 billion in remittances in 2024 — three times the city's FDI inflow.
Economy
U.S. Blocks Nippon Steel Deal: What It Means for Vietnam's Steel Industry
The U.S. blocked Nippon Steel's US Steel bid. Vietnam's Hoa Phat boosted output 34% and eyes the global top 30.
Economy
Vietnam Breaks Ground on Its First Nuclear Power Plant, a Southeast Asian First
Vietnam approved its first nuclear plant in Ninh Thuan. Russia and Japan will help build it — a potential Southeast Asian first.
Economy
Japan's AEON Pushes Into Vietnam's Consumer Finance Market
AEON Financial bought Vietnam's PTF for VND 4.3 trillion. SeABank walked away with a 6x return.
Economy
Vietnam's Coffee Prices Hit a Nine-Year High
Drought cut Vietnam's coffee output by 15%, but prices surged 57%. Exports hit USD 5.5 billion, up 32% year-on-year.
Economy
Trump Exits Paris Agreement — Will Vietnam's Carbon Trading Timeline Be Delayed?
Vietnam has officially launched its carbon trading market plan, targeting a 2029 start. Trump's Paris Agreement withdrawal raises questions about the timeline.
Economy
Trump 2.0 Trade War Begins — A Primer on 4 Types of Tariffs
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Before analyzing Vietnam's exposure, here is a primer on four basic tariff types.
Economy
Vietnam's Pangasius Trade Dispute With the U.S. Finally Ends
Vietnam's pangasius exports topped USD 2 billion. The years-long anti-dumping dispute with the U.S. has finally ended.
Economy
Can Crypto Help Build Vietnam's First International Financial Center?
Economists propose legalizing crypto trading to help build HCMC's financial center. Vietnam plans its first crypto law by mid-2025.