Da Nang has commenced construction on a cluster of three major projects at the foot of Ba Na Hills, with a combined investment exceeding 52 trillion VND (approximately USD 2.05 billion).

Recent M&A deals underscore growing interest from Japanese, Korean, and Singaporean investors, alongside an increasing flow of capital from the US and Europe, markets known for long-term strategies and high investment standards.

Post-merger now, Ho Chi Minh City has become Vietnam’s largest industrial hub, boasting 61 industrial parks, export processing zones, and clusters across the former regions

The US recently imposed a 20% reciprocal tax on goods originating from Vietnam, a level that presents challenges but remains manageable for domestic enterprises.

Vietnam continues to draw strong interest from foreign investors, with capital inflows from the US and Europe emerging as a significant driver of growth.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced that from October 1, 2025, certain commercial banks will be entitled to a 50% reduction of the required reserve ratio, a move expected to inject dozens of trillions of dong into the economy.

Japanese fast-food giant Matsuya has added “Vietnamese-style broken rice with pork” to the menu of more than 1,100 outlets nationwide, marking a major step for Vietnamese cuisine to conquer the Japanese market. ​

Recent developments in Vietnam’s stock market reflect more than investor enthusiasm. Surging capital inflows signal broader economic ambitions and ongoing reforms designed to advance the country’s capital market to a new height.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to mobilise total social investment of around 780 trillion VND (29.56 billion USD), boost total retail sales of goods and services by 19.2%, and increase exports by 24.3%

Foreign e-commerce platforms are dominating logistics in Vietnam through closed ecosystems, sidelining local couriers and raising competition concerns.

The Da Nang city People’s Committee has approved the Basal Pay, the country’s first crypto asset conversion project, operating within the city’s controlled fintech sandbox environment.

A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City on August 26 held the Kuala Lumpur-Ho Chi Minh City Business Roundtable at Taylor’s University in Selangor state with a view to promoting bilateral investment initiatives.

In late August, hundreds of container trucks carrying fresh fruit from Vietnam’s key growing regions have lined up at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate, completing customs procedures for export to China.

Bac Ninh is currently home to 33 industrial parks covering a total area of 10,171 hectares and 93 industrial clusters with a combined area of 3,497 hectares.

Deputy CEO of Vietnam Airlines Nguyen The Bao said the event is not only a trade promotion platform but also a symbol of the vitality and creativity of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

The partnership aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing tools and technological solutions to optimise business efficiency, expand markets and strengthen competitiveness.

Vietnam spent nearly 2.6 billion USD on livestock imports in the first seven months of this year, up almost 23% compared to the same period in 2024.

In recent years, cooperation between Vietnam and China in building “smart border gates” has become an important highlight, helping to remove bottlenecks in the flow of goods, especially agricultural products.

Vietnam’s proposed fuel-efficiency targets could eliminate nearly all gasoline cars and shake up the entire automotive industry.

The government has issued a resolution to remove regulatory bottlenecks in public IT investment projects and improve disbursement efficiency.