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New-generation FDI policy seen benefiting industrial parks, technology, financial sectors

Economy - Sat, June 20, 2026 | 10:51 am GTM+7

Vietnam's new policy framework for the foreign-invested sector - the Politburo's Resolution No. 10, is expected to benefit industrial real estate, technology-semiconductor, banking, securities, logistics and energy companies, as the country shifts its focus toward higher-quality investment, according to brokerage Mirae Asset.

Over 38% of Vietnamese businesses still face informal costs despite reforms: survey

China ready to expand railway, power connectivity with Vietnam: PM

Japanese products dominate Vietnamese consumer trust, but younger shoppers rewriting rules

Vietnam Politburo issues resolution on FDI sector development

How trade deficit affecting Vietnam's foreign exchange flows, currency

Vietnam aims to have 5 tech firms with at least $1 bln annual revenue from overseas markets by 2030

Vietnam has potential to become an AI leader: former Google CEO

Vietnam has the potential to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence thanks to its strong talent pool and growing commitment to technology development, Google's former executive chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt said during a visit to the country.

Economy - Sun, June 7, 2026 | 2:51 pm GTM+7

Late-season cold front to bring heavy rain to northern Vietnam

A late-season cold front is expected to sweep across northern Vietnam from Sunday evening, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and widespread heavy rainfall after days of intense heat, weather authorities said.

Society - Sun, June 7, 2026 | 12:15 pm GTM+7

TikTok Shop narrows gap with Shopee as Vietnam e-commerce becomes duopoly

Vietnam’s e-commerce market is rapidly evolving into a two-player battleground as TikTok Shop aggressively gains ground on Shopee, reshaping how consumers shop online and how brands allocate advertising and sales budgets.

Economy - Wed, June 3, 2026 | 4:51 pm GTM+7

Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index hits record high since Feb

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 in May, up from 50.5 in April and reaching its highest since February, just before the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Economy - Mon, June 1, 2026 | 8:19 pm GTM+7

Automakers in Vietnam back E10 gasoline rollout as biofuel goes nationwide

Major Japanese automakers and motorcycle manufacturers in Vietnam have confirmed that most of their vehicles are compatible with E10 biofuel gasoline, as the country has begun nationwide sale of the fuel in a push to reduce emissions and cut reliance on conventional fossil fuels.

Economy - Mon, June 1, 2026 | 4:44 pm GTM+7

HCMC metro stations await commercial ecosystem despite growing ridership

More than a year after the launch of its first metro line, Ho Chi Minh City is still working to develop the commercial economic ecosystem that has underpinned the success of urban rail networks in cities like Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Economy - Mon, June 1, 2026 | 12:12 pm GTM+7

Singapore's leading firms seek to expand investments in Vietnam

Leading Singaporean companies, including CapitaLand, Sembcorp, SATS, SEA Limited, Keppel and UOB, have expressed interest in expanding investments in Vietnam across sectors ranging from green urban development and industrial real estate to logistics, data centers, digital finance and next-generation industrial parks.

Economy - Sun, May 31, 2026 | 8:23 pm GTM+7

International media highlight Vietnamese top leader's keynote address at Shangri-La Dialogue

The keynote policy address delivered by Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam at the opening session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday has drawn wide attention from international media outlets and observers.

Politics - Sat, May 30, 2026 | 10:09 pm GTM+7

Vietnam, Singapore expand VSIP network, deepen next-generation economic cooperation

Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and expand the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) network, with five new VSIP projects receiving investment certificates during a state visit by Vietnam's top leader To Lam to Singapore.

Economy - Sat, May 30, 2026 | 9:49 pm GTM+7

Top leader shares vision of complementary economic space between Vietnam, Thailand

Vietnam and Thailand should move beyond traditional bilateral cooperation and jointly build an economic space that complements both countries and ASEAN at large, said Party General Secretary and President To Lam.

Economy - Thu, May 28, 2026 | 6:07 pm GTM+7

Former Vietnamese health minister sentenced to 6 years in prison over hospital project losses

Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, former Minister of Health, was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday and ordered to pay compensation of VND108 billion ($4 million) in a major corruption and wastefulness case linked to two large-scale hospital projects.

Society - Wed, May 27, 2026 | 5:51 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s fast-food industry expands 13% as chains pivot beyond major cities, KFC leads growth

Vietnam’s fast-food sector is experiencing a robust post-pandemic revival, with the total number of outlets nationwide projected to grow to 1,156 in 2026, up from 1,022 last year, or 13%, according to a recent market report by research firm Q&Me.

Economy - Sun, May 24, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7

Vietnam’s cosmetics retail market keeps expanding but at slow pace

Vietnam’s cosmetics retail market continued expanding in 2026, though the pace of store openings has begun to moderate after years of rapid growth, according to market research firm Q&Me.

Economy - Fri, May 22, 2026 | 3:53 pm GTM+7

Underground space emerges as Hanoi’s ‘new growth axis’

As land availability in Hanoi’s urban core becomes increasingly constrained, the Vietnamese capital is beginning to look underground for future expansion rather than continuing the outward urban sprawl that has defined its growth for decades.

Economy - Tue, May 19, 2026 | 2:12 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s private sector entering ‘a new bright phase’: report

Vietnam’s private sector has moved beyond a defensive phase and is preparing for a new period of expansion despite persistent challenges, according to a report by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Economy - Tue, May 19, 2026 | 10:54 am GTM+7

Surging fuel prices put pressure on Vietnam’s aviation, logistics industries

Global fuel prices remain elevated amid ongoing geopolitical instability, placing direct pressure on Vietnam’s aviation and maritime transport businesses.

Economy - Tue, May 19, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7

HCMC targets mega-city of 22 mln people with ‘one-hour mobility’ vision

Ho Chi Minh City is targeting a population of 20-22 million by 2050 and aims to become one of the world’s most livable cities, as Vietnam’s largest economic hub pursues an ambitious transformation into a multi-centered mega-city supported by modern transport infrastructure and a maritime-driven economy.

Economy - Sun, May 17, 2026 | 9:00 am GTM+7

Vietnam’s rapid growth in Asia-Pacific drives demand for higher operational standards: Savills

Being ranked among the Top 20 APAC Growth Hubs reinforces Vietnam’s appeal as a destination for international businesses, accelerating office expansion and multi‑site occupancy by regional and global tenants, write Savills Vietnam analysts.

Economy - Fri, May 15, 2026 | 3:33 pm GTM+7

Hanoi plans century-long urban overhaul centred on transport, Red River expansion

Hanoi has unveiled a sweeping new master plan with a 100-year vision that aims to transform the Vietnamese capital from a densely concentrated urban core into a multi-center metropolis driven by strategic infrastructure corridors, riverfront urbanization and regional transport connectivity.

Economy - Fri, May 15, 2026 | 9:35 am GTM+7