Việt Nam News

The three inaugural flights underscored a historic milestone, formally opening the country’s largest and most modern airport and ushering in a new chapter for Việt Nam’s aviation sector.

The project is positioned as one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure for Phú Quốc as the island city prepares to host APEC 2027.

The annual trade promotion event Việt Nam International Gifts & Housewares Expo opened in HCM City on Thursday with 250 exhibitors from China showcasing more than 10,000 products in 500 booths.

With a total investment exceeding US$67 billion, the North-South high-speed railway is not only an unprecedented infrastructure project in Vietnam, but also a test of the private sector’s capacity to engage in large-scale public works.

Given the current market conditions, a short-term strategy of prioritising observation is recommended.

According to Tatler, Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo is recognised for her transformational, sustained, and cross-border impact, extending beyond business into education, innovation, and human-centred social initiatives. Her influence is defined by its real-world relevance and long-term value, contributing to Việt Nam’s development as well as the broader regional and global community.

South Korean CJ Group awards scholarships to 100 students in Lâm Đồng, strengthening long-term support for disadvantaged youth and reaffirming its commitment to education development.

Under the latest adjustment, E5 RON92 biofuel is capped at VNĐ19,239 VND ($0.73) per litre, a decline of VNĐ376, while RON95-III petrol may be sold for no more than VNĐ19,620 per litre, down VNĐ462.

The Government assigned the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and agencies, to urgently study, assess and propose the establishment of a national gold trading exchange.

Over eight in ten Asia-Pacific retailers view generative AI and automation as key to reducing losses and improving inventory, with Việt Nam emerging as a prime testing ground, Zebra study shows.

ID365 aims to help users monitor and control any changes related to their personal identification information. It serves as an "early warning" system, empowering individuals to proactively safeguard their identities and assets, while also strengthening the defences of the entire financial and banking system against increasingly sophisticated fraud risks.

Under the agreement, Siemens Mobility will act as a technology partner, responsible for the design, supply, and integration of Velaro Novo high-speed trains, along with key railway systems such as ETCS Level 2 signaling with automatic train operation (ATO), telecommunications, and electrification.

MUFG said the upward revision reflects stronger-than-expected export performance and resilient domestic growth drivers, while also warning of emerging risks related to rapid credit expansion and exchange-rate pressures.

The Vietnam Brand Week is set to take place in Hà Nội from December 18-22, aiming to promote the development of the digital economy and e-commerce, while responding to the “Vietnamese People Prioritise Using Vietnamese Goods” campaign amid accelerating digital transformation.

The webinar, titled “Promoting Việt Nam–India cooperation in food and beverage (F&B) at Indusfood”, focused on market potential, trade promotion channels and practical guidance for Vietnamese enterprises seeking access to India’s fast-growing consumer market.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil, has concluded its 12.12 Birthday Super Sale, recording strong engagement from Vietnamese users and demonstrating outstanding conversion performance driven by its shopping and entertainment ecosystem, as Shopee marks its 10th anniversary across the region.

Luiz Rodrigues, Special Advisor for Agriculture at the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said fostering cooperation between the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and Vietnamese partners is key to technology transfer in cold chain management and precision farming.

From the perspective of enterprises, the 2025 credit landscape still shows mixed colours. Although borrowing costs have cooled compared to previous years, access to capital – particularly medium and long-term funding – remains a significant challenge for many businesses.