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Logistics upgrade vital to 1-trillion-USD trade target: experts

As Vietnam approaches $1 trillion in annual trade, its logistics sector must improve infrastructure, connectivity and supply chains to boost efficiency and economic value.

Vietnam becomes Southeast Asia’s largest EV market as sales surge

Vietnam became Southeast Asia’s largest EV market in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for nearly 40% of new-car sales as adoption more than doubled, according to the International Energy Agency.

Vietnam establishes 190-million-USD State-owned asset management company

Vietnam has established a State-owned credit institutions' asset management company with a charter capital of 5 trillion VND (190 million USD) to tackle bad debts and support sustainable credit growth.

Ample room for Vietnam, US to deepen cooperation

Bilateral activities by Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his delegation during their US trip for the 81st UN General Assembly are expected to provide fresh momentum and strategic direction for Vietnam-US relations.

Efforts needed to unlock export flows for agro-forestry-fishery products

Vietnam’s agricultural sector must boost exports while sustaining growth in major markets, expanding key products and tackling bottlenecks in standards, logistics and raw materials.

Flexible power sources key to Vietnam’s energy transition

As wind and solar power account for an increasing share of Vietnam’s electricity mix, the country faces a growing need for flexible power sources that can maintain grid stability when renewable generation fluctuates with weather conditions.

Policy, infrastructure emerge as new advantages in FDI attraction

Politburo Resolution 10-NQ/TW aims to attract next-generation FDI, focusing on high technology, innovation and infrastructure.

Vietnam to host Asian Securities Forum’s annual general meeting for first time

Vietnam will host the 31st Asia Securities Forum Annual General Meeting (ASF AGM 31) in Hanoi from September 30 to October 3, marking the first time the country has hosted the event, featuring a dedicated session on the Vietnamese market.

Top Vietnamese leader meets representatives of major US groups in New York

General Secretary and President To Lam met with leaders of three major US groups – Warburg Pincus, Boeing and Apple – in New York on the afternoon of September 21 (local time), discussing investment, aviation and technology cooperation.

Finance Ministry to hold non-deal roadshow for international investors

The Ministry of Finance is preparing to organise a non-deal roadshow (NDR) in coordination with the State Bank of Vietnam and relevant ministries and agencies to provide international investors with updates on Vietnam's macroeconomic situation.

Vietnam weighs tax overhaul to push local firms up global supply chain

Vietnam is turning to tax policy to help local companies seize investment, order and market opportunities unlocked by shifting global supply chains.

40 years of “Doi moi” – Historical facts and figures that speak for themselves

As Vietnam marks 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal), debate continues over the achievements and limitations of its reform process.

Action plan issued for foreign-invested sector development

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang signed a resolution on September 22, promulgating the Government’s action plan to implement Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW dated June 8, 2026, of the Politburo on developing the foreign-invested economic sector.

Vietnam power utility seeks clarity on data center electricity rates

HCMC’s power utility has asked Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to clarify electricity pricing for data centers amid conflicting interpretations that have affected Viettel and CMC.

Vietnam says apartment rights will survive building expiry

Vietnam is moving to clarify that apartment owners will retain property rights even when their buildings reach the end of their usable lifespan, a Ministry of Construction official said.

General Secretary and President To Lam visits, works with Pfizer in US

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited and held a working session with representatives from biopharmaceutical company Pfizer in New York on September 22.

Market status upgrade opens new opportunities for Vietnam’s fund industry

Vietnam’s upgrade from frontier to secondary emerging market status is creating new opportunities for the fund industry, while raising demands for greater professionalism, stronger governance and more efficient mobilisation of long-term capital.

Cake and DMX deepen strategic partnership to expand financial services

Cake Digital Bank (Cake) and Dien May Xanh Investment JSC (DMX) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for 2027–2029, deepening a partnership that brings digital financial services into one of Vietnam’s major retail ecosystems.

Vietnam lighting veteran Dien Quang sees sales rebound, profits stay thin

Once a dominant name in Vietnam’s lighting industry, Dien Quang is seeing revenue recover after years of turbulence, but thin profits and a stock under trading supervision show challenges remain.

Vietnam calls for regional approach to logistics development

Vietnam needs to move beyond administrative boundaries in logistics planning and develop interconnected networks around economic regions, corridors and supply chains, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said.