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Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND14.86 million ($565) per tael.
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Life insurance market sees 4.3% growth in new policies
Investment-linked insurance accounted for 41.5% of newly issued policies.
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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.
Encouraging efficient use of land
The Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 21 aims to identify possible changes to the legal framework surrounding land and seeks ongoing reform in the real estate sector.
Da Nang ranks sixth in Asia for returning international visitors
The strong repeat-visitor rate highlights the central city’s growing appeal among international travellers and reinforces its position as one of Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations.
Role for companies in education
Vietnam’s dreams of becoming a major player in semiconductors will only come to fruition if it can produce a skilled cohort of engineering graduates.
Norwegian Seafood Council launches major campaign to promote salmon in Vietnam
The Norwegian Seafood Council has rolled out its largest campaign of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to promote Norwegian salmon among major retail and restaurant partners as bilateral trade relations deepen.
HCM City studies new Ring Roads 4.5 and 5 to expand regional connectivity
The city is preparing a master plan for 2025-2050 with a 100-year vision and is considering additional external transport infrastructure to improve regional connectivity and create new development space.
Vietnam's hiring demand accelerates in Q4 2026 driven by tech, AI focus
Enterprises in Vietnam are increasing recruitment for entry-level roles compared to 2025, particularly in engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), information technology, and data, with the strongest trend seen in the IT sector.