Việt Nam News

A widening corruption investigation has exposed weaknesses in Việt Nam's growing area code system, prompting tighter oversight as the country seeks to safeguard its billion-dollar durian exports.

As international standards on sustainability, digital transformation, traceability and intellectual property become increasingly stringent, building a strong brand is emerging as a key driver of both corporate growth and national competitiveness.

The proposed reform is expected to reduce unnecessary procedures, save times and costs as Việt Nam’s digital databases on citizens, land and electronic identification are increasingly developed.

The project aims to build a new generation coastal tourism urban model, developing in an integrated manner across multiple sectors such as tourism, commerce, services, innovation, biotechnology, and high-quality healthcare.

The increase comes as deposit rates have risen steadily since late 2025, encouraging households to move idle funds into bank savings for capital preservation and higher returns amid subdued performance in the stock, property and gold markets.

Building a comprehensive real estate database is emerging as a cornerstone of Việt Nam's push to create a more transparent and sustainable property market.

Total principal and interest payments on corporate bonds due in the third quarter are estimated at approximately VNĐ75.1 trillion (nearly US$3 billion), down 8.1 per cent from the second quarter.

Just over a year ago, land auctions across several provinces drew thousands of applications as investors competed aggressively, driving winning bids to two or three times the starting prices in some cases.

Investor sentiment was further supported by a return of foreign capital. Overseas investors recorded net purchases of VNĐ677.28 billion on HoSE, reversing six consecutive sessions of net selling.

Việt Nam's largest logistics exhibition opened in HCM City on Wednesday (July 30), bringing together hundreds of companies showcasing artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and low-emission technologies as the country seeks to build smarter, greener supply chains and strengthen its position as a regional logistics hub.

Hải Phòng Specialised Economic Zone will develop high value-added industries and services driven by science and technology.

Organised by the Australia–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the forum was held under the theme “Promoting trade, investment and strategic partnership between Australia and Vietnam.”

An APEC workshop on empowering MSMEs through digital transformation in the AI-driven world opened in Hà Nội on July 30.

The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the Indian government had approved the import of fresh durian from Việt Nam for domestic consumption.

Advanced products, technologies, and breakthrough solutions in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors are on display at the 24th International Medical, Hospital and Pharmaceutical Exhibition that opened in HCM City on Thursday.

The biggest obstacle remains land clearance, particularly for the Ninh Thuận 1 project.

Despite rapid progress in public sector digital transformation, fragmented data systems continue to limit the full benefits of investment, according to a research from Viettel.

Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng highlighted the semiconductor industry as one of Việt Nam's priority sectors, expressing his hope that SEMI Southeast Asia would continue serving as a bridge between Việt Nam and the global semiconductor business community.