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Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months

In Q3 2026, Shopee and TikTok Shop reached near-parity in total market share. The competitive spread between the two dominant players shrank dramatically from nearly 15 percentage points in Q3 2025 to just over 1% in Q3 2026.

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Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

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Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%

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Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts

To build a high-tech and high-value economy, the central coastal city of Da Nang is seeking public feedback on a draft resolution offering substantial housing and accommodation subsidies to domestic and international experts, scientists, and top talents.

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Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November

These measures are proposed in the context of needing to reduce energy costs and support production, business activities, and people's livelihoods.

HCMC seeks approval for $1bln land clearance project for first phase of Metro Line 6

The southern city's Metro Line 6 is planned as an inner-ring urban railway with a total length of 53.8 km, with its first phase, that connects Tan Son Nhat and Phu Huu, estimated to cost VND86.53 trillion (nearly $3.33 billion).

September 16, 2026

Vietnam ends 2G era after three decades

The 2G mobile network has been officially shut down nationwide after September 15, except in certain special areas such as the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagos and offshore DK1 platforms.

September 16, 2026

Assuring fair access to housing market

Continually rising home prices over the years have created social welfare challenges that will only get worse if solutions aren’t forthcoming.

September 16, 2026

Da Nang ranks fourth nationwide in public investment disbursement

As of September 11, 2026, the central city had disbursed 66.74% of the annual plan assigned by the Prime Minister.

September 16, 2026

Toward a target of one million social housing units

Following a great deal of effort, Vietnam is making steady progress toward reaching its target of building 1 million social housing units by 2030.

September 15, 2026

Action program to implement ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan approved

The action program will serve as a basis for Vietnamese ministries, agencies and relevant bodies to coordinate in implementing ASEAN connectivity.

September 15, 2026

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Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months

Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%

Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts

Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November

HCMC seeks approval for $1bln land clearance project for first phase of Metro Line 6

Vietnam ends 2G era after three decades

Assuring fair access to housing market

Da Nang ranks fourth nationwide in public investment disbursement

Toward a target of one million social housing units

Action program to implement ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan approved

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Da Nang summit explores AI agents to drive business growth and automation

Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%

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