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Vietnam Airlines adds over 100,000 seats for National Day holiday rush

Vietnam Airlines will add more than 100,000 seats during the busy National Day travel period, raising the total to 600,000 seats on close to 2,900 flights between August 29 and September 3.

Vietnam’s largest floating restaurant faces uncertain future

Vietnam’s largest floating restaurant, once a Saigon icon, faces auction to recover debt worth millions of dollars.

K+ issues steep licensing demand as Canal+ mulls Vietnam exit

Canal+ may pull out of Vietnam after heavy losses, yet its brand K+ shocks partners with a massive licensing fee hike.

Petrolimex introduces sustainable aviation fuel, cutting emissions by up to 80%

Petrolimex is the first enterprise in Vietnam to import synthetic blending components (SBC) derived from bio-based or renewable sources and to master SAF blending technology compliant with international standards.

Experts question EVN's request to pass USD 1.76B loss into electricity prices

Analysts say EVN must clarify its loss structure before raising power prices for consumers.

EVN Finance CEO steps down following audit violations

Leadership shake-up follows penalties and violations revealed by the State Bank.

Vietnam builds world’s largest steel dome in record time

The Kim Quy Dome, a 24,000-ton steel marvel built in just five months, sets a world record and showcases Vietnamese engineering prowess.

CMC, Samsung C&T partner on $1B “AI Heart” data center in HCM City

CMC and Samsung C&T sign a strategic deal to build a world-class hyperscale data center in Ho Chi Minh City, laying the foundation for Vietnam's AI future.

Four delivery giants fined for unfair competition in Vietnam

Four leading postal service firms in Vietnam have been fined for unfair competition, with penalties totaling nearly USD 31,400.

Bamboo Airways appoints new chairman and CEO after leadership changes

Pham Ngoc Vinh, chairman of the Board of Directors of Bamboo Airways (Tre Viet Aviation Joint Stock Company), and CEO Luong Hoai Nam have both stepped down from their positions citing personal reasons.

Father-son share swap at HAGL as Bau Duc sells, son buys in

Doan Hoang Nam registers to buy 27 million HAG shares as his father sells 25 million.

Mai Linh responds to viral debt claims, cites pandemic hardship

Taxi operator says remaining debt will be paid once both sides reconcile accounts.

Vietnam secures first export of 5,000 drones to South Korea

On August 12, Vietnam secured its first-ever order to export 5,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to South Korea, marking a new era for the country’s UAV technology.

Vietnam’s Long Son petrochemical plant to resume after year-long halt

Thailand’s SCG plans to bring Vietnam’s Long Son plant back online this month, citing improved oil market conditions.

Savico and Tasco team up to expand Geely–Lynk & Co network in Vietnam

Saigon General Service Corporation (Savico) has increased its investment in Tasco RT Auto Trading Co., Ltd. to expand operations, focusing on distributing Chinese brands Geely and Lynk & Co.

Viettel showcases missile systems, eyes global high-tech exports

Viettel plans to test 6G by 2028 and lead in 9 national strategic technologies including AI and robotics.

Vietnam Airlines launches onboard internet trials on Airbus A350s

Vietnam Airlines has launched a trial of satellite-based onboard internet, offering messaging and browsing packages on A350s with full rollout planned by end-2025.

Viettel develops low-altitude drones for search and rescue, defense operations

Viettel President Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang said Viettel has started researching low-altitude unmanned and manned aerial vehicles to be used for both economic and defense purposes.

Debt restructuring period for Vietnam Airlines extended to 2027

A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam officially extends Vietnam Airlines' debt restructuring period by three years, giving the national carrier more time to recover from Covid-19-related losses.

CIS Lao Cai, UK’s Ultra Education to bring startup training to VN students

The Canadian International School Lao Cai (CIS Lao Cai) has inked a strategic partnership with the UK-based Ultra Education to bring business and start-up education to students in Vietnam’s northwestern province.