Forbes 30 Under 30 investor: AI will reshape industries, economies and national competitiveness

Bùi Đức Anh, a Vietnamese venture capitalist recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list, has backed startups across Southeast Asia and the United States, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. In an interview with Việt Nam News, he discusses the technologies shaping the next decade, the risks accompanying the AI revolution, and what Việt Nam needs to build globally competitive technology companies.

Việt Nam moves to boost supplementary pension funds

By the end of 2025, only four fund management companies had been licensed to manage supplementary pension funds: Dragon Capital Vietnam, SSI Asset Management, MB Capital and Vietcombank Fund Management Company, Ministry of Finance data shows.

Coal mining regulations eased to ensure national energy security

Under Resolution No. 28/2026/NQ-CP, organisations and individuals, who have licences for coal mining, are allowed to mine beyond 15 per cent of the capacity stipulated in their coal mining licence without having to amend the mining licence, provided they meet all the required conditions.

VN-Index returns to 1,800 point-level

Activity on the market still appeared subdued as capital inflows had not yet shown a decisive breakout and foreign investors continued net selling.

Finance minister urges faster reforms as trade deficit, inflation risks grow

Minister of Finance Ngô Văn Tuấn has called for faster reforms and closer monitoring of economic challenges as the Government seeks to sustain strong growth, citing concerns over widening trade deficits, slow public investment disbursement and rising inflationary pressures in the first five months of this year.

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