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Seaport operators deliver strong earnings despite global turbulence

Gemadept Corporation reported strong first-quarter Q1 financial results, with revenue reaching $58.1 million, up 13.8 per cent on-year, while net profit rose sharply by 23.3 per cent to $26 million. The performance marked the company’s ninth consecutive quarter of revenue growth and its highest quarterly profit in the past two years. A key contributor to […]

AMRO revises Vietnam 2026 GDP forecast to 7.2 per cent

AMRO has also raised its inflation projection for Vietnam to 4.4 per cent in 2026, up from the April projection of 3.8 per cent. Inflation is forecast to rise to 4 per cent in 2027, compared with the April projection of 3.4 per cent. At 4.4 per cent, Vietnam’s inflation rate would be higher than […]

OECD projects GDP growth of 6.5 per cent for Vietnam this year

In a report released on June 3, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) noted that GDP grew by 8 per cent in 2025 and remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP increasing by 7.8 per cent on-year. Private consumption remained resilient, underpinned by wage and employment increases, while public investment […]

Vietnam aims for 100,000 digital tech businesses by 2030

Tran Anh Tu, deputy director general of the Department of Information Technology Industry under the Ministry of Science and Technology, made the statement at a media briefing on June 1. The target also aims to build a force of businesses mastering core technologies. “The ministry has recently focused on perfecting the legal framework for the […]

Shopee fined for misleading promotion information

The National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued the administrative sanctions on April 9 under Decision No.5/QD-CT. The penalty was imposed for, “providing misleading information to customers regarding the promotional programme applied on August 8, 2025”. During its ‘8.8’ sales campaign, the e-commerce platform used promotional messages such as “Free shipping […]

Vietnam reaffirms macroeconomic stability as Fitch Ratings conducts review

During the meeting, Xu commended Vietnam’s macroeconomic management efforts amid persistent uncertainties in the global economy. He also expressed interest in the Vietnamese government’s measures to control inflation, ensure energy security, sustain economic growth, and advance institutional reforms and improvements to the investment climate. He said, Fitch Ratings is currently conducting its periodic review of […]

Rubber sector gains momentum from commodity rally and land windfall

Since early May, natural rubber prices have climbed to their highest level in nine years, fluctuating at approximately $2,200-2,300 per tonne. The trend is creating better conditions for major rubber-exporting countries in Asia, including Vietnam. In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s natural rubber exports continued to expand, while selling prices improved significantly. Rising […]

Future skills investment a strategic priority for Vietnam businesses

How do you see the broader role of businesses evolving in shaping long-term social and economic outcomes, particularly for future generations? Corporate activity inevitably interacts with the social and economic environment in which it operates. Employment practices influence the wellbeing of families, supply chains shape livelihoods across local economies, and technological ecosystems affect how younger […]

Vietnam moves towards data-driven tax administration

Director general of Taxation Mai Xuan Thanh On May 21, the Department of Taxation held a conference, “Tax Reform in the Digital Era: From Global Trends to Vietnam’s Action Strategy.” The event aimed to identify challenges, assess existing gaps and explore opportunities for innovation in building a modern, transparent and internationally compatible tax system. Director […]