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Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…

Although Hoa Sen Group chairman Le Phuoc Vu has made remarks that have drawn mixed reactions in the market, the group’s long-standing sponsorship of the “Vietnamese Family Housing” program and the charitable activities funded by Hoa Sen cannot be overlooked. In videos related to the program, Mr. Vu is shown…

On 3 April 2026, following its launch in Ho Chi Minh City, Nagakawa Group (ticker: NAG - HNX) continued its “Call me Naga” journey to Hanoi, accelerating the brand’s transformation toward a younger image and introducing a series of new products for summer 2026. The “Naga” name was selected as…

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has revoked the public company status of Hanoi Joint Stock Company for Electrical and Water Installation. The decision was issued through Official Dispatch No. 2607/UBCK-GSĐC on April 3, according to information published on the SSC portal. SSC’s decision On April 3, the SSC issued Official…

ADB: Middle East conflict a severe test for Asia's economies

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned on April 10 that growth in Asia-Pacific member economies is likely to slow this year as the Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets and trade. ADB President Masato Kanda said the crisis is a “severe test” for the region’s economic ascent, creating new…

KienlongBank announces lending-rate cut to 1% per year effective April 10, 2026

The policy to reduce lending rates is being applied flexibly across customer groups, prioritizing businesses and individuals active in manufacturing and import–export. The move is implemented to improve operating efficiency and optimize resources, giving KienlongBank more room to support customers over the long term. By strengthening internal capacity—from operations to…

Tax Authority identifies more than 400 firms with annual revenue of at least 1 trillion VND still reporting losses

By compiling and analyzing nationwide tax declarations, the Tax Department found that a notable number of high-revenue enterprises report losses. Specifically, more than 400 firms with annual revenue of at least 1,000 billion VND reported losses or only slim profits. Deputy Director Le Long said at the Finance Ministry’s Q1/2026…

Civil enforcement totals exceed 83.265 billion dong in six months (Oct 2025–Mar 2026), with 246,105 cases completed

On April 9 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Justice held a conference to summarize civil and administrative enforcement for the first six months of the year. According to the conference report, in the first six months of 2026 civil enforcement and administrative enforcement continued to be implemented decisively and synchronously,…

Draft decree revising private placement of corporate bonds expected in April 2026

The Ministry of Finance is finalizing a draft decree to revise regulations on the issuance of private corporate bonds, with the stated aims of increasing transparency, tightening market discipline, and meeting enterprises’ capital-raising needs. At a press conference on April 9, 2026, Deputy Chairman Hoang Hai of the State Securities…

Hanoi: State Bank inspectorate Area I finds tax declaration violations at Huy Thanh Jewelry Co., Ltd.

The State Bank of Vietnam’s Inspectorate Area I has published the conclusions of an extraordinary audit into Huy Thanh Jewelry Co., Ltd. The audit identified violations concentrated in three main areas: failure to file anti-money laundering (AML) reports on time, inaccurate data in gold production reports, and misstatements that resulted…

More than 300 firms with at least 1 trillion dong in revenue have posted losses, prompting tax scrutiny

More than 300 large enterprises with revenue of 1 trillion dong or more have been posting losses, prompting intensified scrutiny by tax authorities aimed at curbing transfer pricing, dual-book accounting, and potential revenue losses. The Tax Department has instructed its subordinate units to tighten management and boost inspections for this…