Economy

POSCO to invest over $400 million in battery materials plant in Thái Nguyên

POSCO Future M, a subsidiary of the Republic of Korea’s POSCO Group, has selected Sông Công II Industrial Park in the northern province of Thái Nguyên to build its first large-scale battery materials plant in Việt Nam, according to Viglacera Corporation.

Economy

From speculation to value: new paradigm in Mekong Delta property market

The Mekong Delta real estate market is entering a decisive transition phase, moving away from short-term speculation towards long-term value-driven investment, with Cần Thơ City emerging as the central force behind this transformation.

Economy

First free economic zone: a test for Việt Nam’s new growth model

Rather than relying heavily on tax incentives, the model emphasises improving the overall investment environment, including transparency, efficiency and regulatory certainty, to enhance long-term competitiveness.

Economy

Forum highlights cooperative–private sector linkages for sustainable growth

The forum highlighted growing efforts to link cooperatives with private firms to boost value chains, improve market access and drive more sustainable growth.

Economy

Fuel tax cuts gain National Assembly backing amid energy volatility

Lawmakers back a plan to cut fuel taxes to zero as Việt Nam seeks to cushion global energy shocks and bolster long-term energy security.

Economy

First “green lane” durian shipment exported to China

Under the “green lane” process, quality control starts at cultivation – including soil monitoring – and continues through harvesting and processing, with traceability labels applied from trees to fruit at picking.

Economy

Australia announces import conditions for Vietnamese pomelos

Australia’s formal publication provides a legal basis, marking the completion of technical requirements for Vietnamese pomelos.

Economy

Investment deal signed for Cà Ná LNG power plant, wharf projects

The Cà Ná Wharf Complex – Phase 1 in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa, worth more than VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.3 billion) in total, were signed on April 10.

Economy

Market closes the week on a positive note

Besides gains in Vingroup, energy and banking stocks, the reversal in foreign flows also provided support to the market's recovery.