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Ho Chi Minh City affirms position as magnet for foreign investment

Ho Chi Minh City has nearly achieved its 2026 target of attracting 11 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI), underlining the city’s growing attractiveness to international investors and its increasingly important role as an economic hub.

Gaming industry grows rapidly, needs strong ecosystem for global competitiveness

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s leading mobile game production hubs, but analysts say the gaming industry still lacks the professional ecosystem to build global competitiveness.

Vietnam’s railway sector pursues “twin transition” towards green, digital growth

Through aggressive technological solutions and eco-friendly fuel initiatives, VN rail transport is staging a strong comeback, boosting its economic contribution while spearheading the transport sector's greenhouse gas reduction efforts.​

Top leader praises Singaporean investments’ contributions to VN's development

General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 30 met with leaders of major Singaporean corporations, technology companies, financial institutions and banks with long-standing investments and business operations in Vietnam.

Average lending rates have edged up at many banks

Average lending rates at many banks edged up in April as they had to pay high for deposits. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) continues to require credit institutions to control interest rates to support economic growth.

Luxury yachts linked to Truong My Lan set for auction in June

Ho Chi Minh City authorities will auction three luxury vessels linked to Truong My Lan on June 18 as part of efforts to enforce court judgments in the Van Thinh Phat case.

Mekong Delta Economic Report 2025 calls for institutional breakthroughs

VCCI, in coordination with the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management has released the Mekong Delta Economic Report 2025, outlining strategic solutions to unlock the region’s long-term growth potential and position the private sector.

Vietnam attends Japan’s WTO Trade Policy Review session

Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva has just delivered remarks at the 16th Trade Policy Review (TPR) session of Japan at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

VN's top leader encourages Thai corporations to expand investment in Vietnam

General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 28 met with leaders of several leading Thai corporations during his official visit to Thailand, urging them to expand high-quality investment in strategic sectors serving sustainable development.

Top leader attends Vietnam-Thailand business forum in Bangkok

Party Chief and President To Lam attended the Thailand – VN Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok on May 28, alongside Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul, senior officials from both countries and representatives of nearly 700 Vietnamese and Thai businesses.

Vietnam, Thailand share experience in developing new financial products

Chairwoman of Vietnam’s State Securities Commission (SSC) Vu Thi Chan Phuong held a working session with Chairman of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wisit Wisitsora-at in Bangkok on May 28.

Vietnam’s mountain sturgeon farmers battle rising costs and shrinking profits

Natural spring sturgeon, once prized for its premium quality, is struggling to compete with cheaper imported fish in Vietnam’s market.

Ghana advances cashew industrialization through PSL Machinery partnership

PSL Machinery and the Government of Ghana have formalized a PPP partnership designed to support Ghana’s ambitious target of increasing domestic cashew processing capacity.

Deputy minister says E10 gasoline plan is not being imposed on citizens

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has sought to ease public concerns over the planned nationwide rollout of E10 gasoline, stressing that the transition is being implemented gradually rather than imposed on consumers.

Petrovietnam outlines response plans as oil price risks intensify

Petrovietnam says it is strengthening inventory management, cash flow control and alternative energy development as global oil and LNG markets face mounting volatility.

Vietnam anti-fraud banking system blocks $177 million in suspicious transfers

The State Bank of Vietnam says over 1.3 million suspicious banking transactions have triggered fraud alerts.

Decree 147 and the release of Vietnam’s ‘frozen’ property projects

The “great unblocking” of thousands of stalled real estate projects worth millions of billions of VND has begun.

Vietnam power demand tops 1 billion kWh amid severe heatwave

Northern Vietnam recorded a new electricity consumption peak as temperatures climbed close to 40 degrees Celsius.

Vietnam banks face funding pressure despite surge in household savings

Household savings in Vietnam continue flowing steadily into banks, while deposits from businesses are showing signs of contraction as the banking system faces increasing pressure to balance funding amid rapid credit growth.

Hai Phong Thermal Power CEO charged amid turmoil in power sector

A wave of legal investigations involving senior executives at Vietnam’s power generation and power construction companies is weighing heavily on the sector’s stocks, despite continued strong business performance across many firms.