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Vietnam’s AI ambitions spotlighted at Economic Forum 2025 by CMC chairman

At the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, CMC’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh called for empowering the private sector to lead digital infrastructure, data governance, and AI innovation.

Vietnam to launch competitive retail electricity market by 2027

Consumers will be able to choose their electricity providers and negotiate prices under new policy reforms.

To reach high-income status, Vietnam must rethink its capital strategy

Vietnam faces mounting pressure on its banking system as it seeks to sustain high economic growth from 2026 to 2030, with experts calling for greater capital market development to fund key national projects and reduce structural financial risks.

Experts say e-bike fire risk is overblown, new charging stations needed

Urban traffic experts say electric vehicles can be parked in the basements of apartment buildings but must never be charged there.

Gold market for jewelry-making faces major policy changes

Removing gold used for jewelry manufacture from the list of conditional business fields will help create a more open market, but policies need to be designed with a clear roadmap to ensure transparency and avoid market disruption, experts have said.

Major contractors revealed for North-South expressway and railway mega projects

With $8.2 billion in total investment, Vietnam’s railway and expressway network are set for a major expansion.

CMC brings digital governance to Vietnam’s grassroots at TECHFEST 2025

With eyes on digital sovereignty, CMC rolled out its “Make in Vietnam” digital transformation suite for grassroots public services.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai stock hits floor after former CEO faces prosecution

Vietnam’s stock market soared on December 16, but Quoc Cuong Gia Lai shares plunged following news of a proposed prosecution against former CEO Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan.

HCM City Party chief outlines 9 urgent tasks to seize ‘diamond opportunity’

At the second Party Committee Conference of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–2030 term, Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang laid out nine immediate tasks for the city to unlock its development potential under newly granted policy mechanisms.

Vietnam needs $700 billion for green growth: Capital market must awaken

Vietnam’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires a staggering $700 billion in funding - far beyond what banks alone can deliver.

Decree 319 sets technology transfer as key to Vietnam’s rail transformation

For the first time, Vietnam has officially introduced criteria that prioritize domestic companies in railway projects, tied directly to technology transfer - replacing the old method of full-package imports.

Tax cuts poised to ignite Vietnam’s hybrid vehicle boom from 2026

Vietnam’s auto industry is on the brink of a major transformation as excise tax reductions set to take effect in 2026 are expected to significantly cut the cost of hybrid vehicles, driving new investment and propelling rapid market expansion.

Hai Phong Port reaches 2-million-TEU milestone

Hai Phong Port JSC on December 14 held a ceremony at container berths No. 3 and 4 of the Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HICT) to mark its handling of the 2 millionth TEU in 2025.

Vietnam to host seminar on export growth strategies

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will hold a seminar on December 16 to discuss ways to keep export growth high and sustainable.

Vietnam’s electronics exports to the US surpass garments for the first time

For the first time ever, electronics have overtaken textiles and footwear to become Vietnam’s largest export category to the United States, reflecting a major shift in the country’s industrial development.

VN banana exports near $372 million, but billion-dollar dream still distant

Banana exports earned Vietnam $372 million in 2024, but key barriers still hinder billion-dollar potential.

Vietnam launches $20B infrastructure loan program with 21-bank alliance

Vietnam has officially launched a preferential credit program aimed at financing key infrastructure projects in power, transport, and strategic technologies, with participation from 21 commercial banks.

Digital transformation puzzles billion-dollar wood firms in Vietnam

Despite high revenues, many Vietnamese wood manufacturers admit to confusion and setbacks when embracing digital transformation.

Nearly 600,000 bank accounts flagged for suspicious activity in Vietnam

Authorities have identified nearly 600,000 payment accounts and e-wallets suspected of fraud or legal violations in 2025.

Vietnam’s capital market eyes breakthrough with three key pillars in 2026

Policy reform and technological innovation aim to attract institutional funds and elevate Vietnam's market status.