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Dutch firm eyes 125-mln-USD waste-to-energy project in Tay Ninh

Vietnam’s southern province of Tay Ninh marked a significant milestone in its investment promotion efforts in Europe with the successful organisation of an investment conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 23.

Hanoi to hold investment promotion event on June 29

Hanoi will hold a conference to announce the capital city’s master plan with a 100-year vision alongside the 2026 Investment Promotion Conference at the National Convention Centre on June 29.

Vietnam ships 5 million tonnes of rice abroad in first half

Vietnam expects to export about 5 million tonnes of rice in the first half, earning an estimated 2.36 billion USD, up 5.7% annually in volume but down 3.3% in value, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Export growth key to Vietnam’s double-digit economic expansion

Exports will remain a key driver of Vietnam’s ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in the coming years, officials and industry representatives said at a conference held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi on June 25.

Deputy PM outlines key solutions to boost exports

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on June 25 outlined seven groups of key solutions aimed at sustaining export growth and supporting Vietnam’s ambition of achieving double-digit economic expansion in the 2026–2030 period.

Vietnam seeks longer fuel tax relief to keep prices stable

Vietnam may continue fuel tax incentives through September under a new proposal aimed at avoiding sudden price shocks and supporting businesses.

EVN questions the cost-effectiveness of solar power with batteries

The debate over battery storage is becoming central to Vietnam's energy transition as policymakers weigh higher investment costs against long-term grid benefits.

Why do Vietnamese game startups set up overseas despite global success?

Vietnamese developers generate billions of game downloads worldwide, yet most legal games in Vietnam are foreign-made and many startups choose Singapore over Vietnam.

CMC chairman urges transparent mechanism for strategic tech missions

CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh has called on the Government to establish a transparent mechanism for assigning national strategic technology missions, arguing that unclear implementation remains the biggest obstacle.

China's stricter rules reshape Vietnam's fruit export strategy

Although China remains Vietnam's largest and most promising export market for fruit and vegetables, future growth will depend less on expanding production at all costs and more on improving quality and adding value.

C-segment sedans lose favor as high-riding models gain popularity

Plunging sales, discontinued models, and growing pressure from the rise of high-riding vehicles all point to an undeniable reality: Vietnamese consumers are gradually turning away from C-segment sedans.

Dong Nai destroys entire herd after African swine fever detected

Authorities in Dong Nai have culled more than 1,900 pigs after confirming an outbreak of African swine fever at a livestock farm in Tan Phu Ward.

Pham Nhat Vuong steps down as VinFast Vietnam CEO

VinFast has announced a resolution removing billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong from the position of chief executive officer of its Vietnam manufacturing entity, effective June 22.

Why Vietnam’s apartment projects keep getting foreign names nobody remembers

Foreign-language names have become a familiar feature of Vietnam's property market, but many residents struggle to remember, pronounce or even spell the developments where they live.

HCMC eyes manufacturing transformation through industrial park restructuring

It’s time for the city to accelerate the restructuring of IPs and EPZs towards high technology, smart manufacturing, integrated logistics and deeper participation in global supply chains to enhance competitiveness.

Vietnam billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong emerges as major LPBank shareholder

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank) has disclosed that billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup, has become one of the bank's major shareholders.

Blue seas, strong economy: Vietnam's sustainable future

The robust growth of the marine economy has created significant opportunities for Vietnam while at the same time posing major challenges to marine environment protection.

Traceability system for agro-forestry-fishery products to be launched on July 1

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is finalising preparations for the official launch of the national traceability system for agro-forestry-fishery products on July 1.

Resolution 10-NQ/TW redefines foreign capital attraction

The Politburo has issued Resolution 10-NQ/TW, a document that promises to rewire the way Vietnam courts and controls foreign capital.

Vietnam retains cost competitiveness amidst regional challenges: JLL report

Against a backdrop of escalating office fit-out expenses across the Asia Pacific region, Vietnam stands out as one of the most economically viable markets, offering an appealing balance of quality and cost efficiency.