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Convenience store count forecast to triple to 30,000 by 2030

Convenience store count forecast to triple to 30,000 by 2030

Vietnam is expected to have around 30,000 convenience stores by 2030, three times the current number, as demand grows for quick and convenient shopping, according to a recent forecast.
Musang King durian traders pay 5% commission for information amid tight supply

Musang King durian traders pay 5% commission for information amid tight supply

World's second richest country posts 5.4% GDP growth in Q3, beating estimates

World's second richest country posts 5.4% GDP growth in Q3, beating estimates

World's second best islands postpone 17% tax on overseas tour companies

World's second best islands postpone 17% tax on overseas tour companies

The Maldives has delayed a controversial 17% tax on foreign tour operators, travel agencies and overseas booking platforms until April next year, following tourism businesses’ call for review due to fear of raising costs to travelers.
October 14, 2026 | 04:06 pm GMT+7
Singapore lender UOB raises Vietnam’s growth forecast to 9.2%

Singapore lender UOB raises Vietnam’s growth forecast to 9.2%

Singapore-based lender UOB has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth this year to 9.2% after the economy exceeded expectations in the first three quarters, with industry and construction serving as the main growth drivers.
October 14, 2026 | 11:26 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's third richest country gives $245 one-off payment to taxi, rental car, school bus drivers

Southeast Asia's third richest country gives $245 one-off payment to taxi, rental car, school bus drivers

Malaysia, which ranks third in Southeast Asia by nominal GDP per capita behind Singapore and Brunei, is giving 53,000 taxi, rental car and school bus drivers a one-off financial aid of RM1,000 (US$245) each.
October 14, 2026 | 06:50 am GMT+7
US hikes pepper imports from Vietnam, slashes purchases from elsewhere

US hikes pepper imports from Vietnam, slashes purchases from elsewhere

The U.S. imports of Vietnamese pepper increased by 22.1% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026 even as its purchases from other countries fell by as much as 17-59%.
October 13, 2026 | 11:21 am GMT+7
Vietnam must ensure tax policy stability to retain and attract foreign investors: officials

Vietnam must ensure tax policy stability to retain and attract foreign investors: officials

Stable, transparent and predictable tax policy is fast becoming a deciding factor for foreign-invested enterprises already operating in Vietnam as they weigh whether to maintain or expand production and trade and commit to long-term investment.
October 11, 2026 | 04:59 pm GMT+7
Vietnam-Cambodia trade gathers pace towards $20B target

Vietnam-Cambodia trade gathers pace towards $20B target

Growing trade between Vietnam and Cambodia remains a bright spot and a key pillar of bilateral cooperation as the two countries target a US$20-billion trade goal in the coming years.
October 10, 2026 | 04:14 pm GMT+7
Chinese chocolate persimmon hits record low prices in Vietnam

Chinese chocolate persimmon hits record low prices in Vietnam

Chinese chocolate persimmon is now sold from VND30,000 (US$1.15) per kilogram in Vietnam, down 70% year-on-year and the lowest prices since the fruit entered the market in 2023, amid a surge in imports.
October 9, 2026 | 10:26 am GMT+7
$70K per international student: US seeks to charge fee for work after graduation

$70K per international student: US seeks to charge fee for work after graduation

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed that international students pay ‌at least US$70,000 in training fees if they want to work in the country, a move that is set to affect tens of thousands of Chinese and Indian students.
October 9, 2026 | 10:26 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia’s second-most visited country proposes $30 departure tax for air travelers

Southeast Asia’s second-most visited country proposes $30 departure tax for air travelers

Thailand is considering imposing a THB1,000 (US$30) departure tax on people flying out of the country, as the government seeks public feedback on draft legislation for the measure.
October 9, 2026 | 06:24 am GMT+7
World Bank lifts Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

World Bank lifts Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

The World Bank has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s 2026 economic growth by 1.1 percentage points to 7.4%, citing stronger-than-expected manufacturing and exports of high-tech and AI-related goods.
October 8, 2026 | 05:15 pm GMT+7
Thailand asks firms to cut egg exports as floods hit supplies

Thailand asks firms to cut egg exports as floods hit supplies

Thailand has asked companies to cut egg exports by 30-50% until December after heavy flooding killed a large number of hens.
October 8, 2026 | 09:53 am GMT+7
Singapore ranks 6th among world's top hubs for next generation wealth, ahead of Hong Kong

Singapore ranks 6th among world's top hubs for next generation wealth, ahead of Hong Kong

Singapore has been ranked sixth globally and first in Asia-Pacific on an index of the top destinations for the next generation of high-net-worth individuals, one spot above Hong Kong.
October 5, 2026 | 03:29 pm GMT+7
HCMC posts decade-high economic growth of 9.86%

HCMC posts decade-high economic growth of 9.86%

Ho Chi Minh City’s economy grew by 9.86% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, the fastest pace in the last decade.
October 5, 2026 | 02:42 pm GMT+7
Vietnam has 1,233 ultra-rich individuals, population set for 4th-fastest growth globally

Vietnam has 1,233 ultra-rich individuals, population set for 4th-fastest growth globally

Vietnam has 1,233 people worth at least US$30 million, with their number projected to rise 59% by 2031, the fourth-fastest growth rate worldwide, according to Knight Frank.
October 4, 2026 | 02:39 pm GMT+7
GDP expands 9.95% in Q3

GDP expands 9.95% in Q3

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 9.95% year-on-year in July-September, marking the fastest-growing quarter this year.
October 3, 2026 | 01:48 pm GMT+7
Vietnam eyes $18B in Q4 agriculture exports

Vietnam eyes $18B in Q4 agriculture exports

Vietnam aims to earn US$18 billion from exports of agro-forestry-fishery products in the last three months of 2026 to reach the annual target of at least $74 billion.
October 1, 2026 | 04:18 pm GMT+7
F&B market grows amid intensifying competition

F&B market grows amid intensifying competition

Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) industry grew 6.6% year-on-year to VND432.7 trillion (US$16.7 billion) in the first half of 2026, as a surge in outlets fuels intensifying competition.
October 1, 2026 | 03:42 pm GMT+7
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