Hanoi, April 29 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Household businesses, seen as a vital pillar of the economy, are currently facing numerous challenges meaning they require more supportive policies to operate effectively, according to a survey conducted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). A survey, released on April 23, showed that while household businesses remain numerous, they are operating on thin profit margins and adopting a largely defensive stance. Vietnam had approximately 6.1 million active household businesses by the end of 2025. They employ around ten million workers and contributed 32.84 trillion VND (1.25 billion USD) to the State budget. The survey, conducted between February and April 2026 with more than 1,000 house...