Việt Nam News

Seventy Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at the 2025 South Asia Expo in Kunming, China.

Bắc Giang’s development strategy now emphasises shifting toward high-tech sectors such as semiconductors, robotics, AI, smart manufacturing, digital infrastructure and renewable energy.

While some operators are seeing profits surge amid rising charter rates, others remain hamstrung by ageing fleets and structural inefficiencies.

ESG is no longer a slogan – it is a financial passport, according to experts.

A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at VNĐ20 million (US$765) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.

A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCM City and Hà Nội, investors are eyeing provinces like Hưng Yên, Bắc Ninh, and Hải Phòng, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.

HCM City has announced plans to develop affordable housing near Industrial Parks (IPs) and transit-oriented development (TOD) zones in an effort to meet the rising demand for affordable housing, particularly for workers and students.

In a proposal submitted to the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction, VIDIFI requested to be considered as the investor for the expansion of various segments of the expressway, with a particular focus on the northern region.

The total investment capital is VNĐ22 trillion, executed over two phases from 2025 to 2027, and from 2027 to 2030.

This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.

According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.

Be Group has launched BE5X, the first integrated service hub in Việt Nam designed to help tech-based drivers access vehicles, financial support and essential services to build a stable, long-term career.

As Vietnamese firms join global supply chains, outbound investment becomes a key strategy to access technology and new markets.

The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Việt Nam's Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.

The latest advancements in AI, digitalisation, electrification and other technologies driving the development of the automotive industry are being showcased at Automechanika HCM City 2025 that opened in HCM City on Thursday.

Attendees will include senior leaders from major corporations and trade and investment promotion bodies, as well as prominent economic experts.

The VN-Index posted a fairly strong performance during the first half of the morning session, peaking at 1,352.01 points, up 5.2 points, before slipping, then recovering in the afternoon to close in positive territory.

Over 1,000 businesses and experts participated in a workshop in HCM City on June 19 to discuss the economic shifts in the AI era and how to apply this technology to enhance business management.