Việt Nam News

Local tech giant FPT Group has launched a R&D centre at the newly-opened Đà Nẵng Software Park No 2, the first of its kind at the park, on the way to developing it as a key tech and a leading semiconductor manufacturing hub.

This initiative follows strategic agreements signed on Thursday, aimed at driving innovation and accelerating digital transformation in HCM City across these sectors.

Pork prices reach as high as VNĐ80,000 (US$3.14) per kilogramme in some localities, which is the highest level in the last five years.

The Trà Vinh Provincial People’s Committee has given the green light to the investment policy for five wind power projects, for an investment total of over VNĐ13.8 trillion (US$540.6 million).

Takeda Vietnam is delighted to announce the appointment of its new General Manager Benjamin Ping. Benjamin is an experienced pharmaceutical executive who has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical space working in roles of increasing responsibilities over various cities like Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong (China) and most recently Dubai. As Việt Nam experiences an era of national rise, he is committed to supporting the government’s push to advance healthcare and meet patient needs by bringing Takeda’s life-transforming medicine and vaccine portfolio to the Vietnamese population.

The trend of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) in Việt Nam is becoming increasingly evident, with a clear focus on sustainability, cost savings and enhanced user experience, according to local car experts.

The 2025 UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week launched in HCM City on Thursday is expected to be a major milestone in the journey towards a more interconnected digital future between Việt Nam and the UK.

There has been ongoing discussion regarding the proposed increase in the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on pickup trucks, a move that has sparked debate among various National Assembly deputies.

Starting April 1, e-commerce and digital platforms with payment functions must declare and pay taxes on behalf of business households and individual sellers. This requirement is part of the draft amendments to the Tax Administration Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 29.

The ICON e: is specifically designed for high school students, a young and dynamic demographic seeking safe and convenient mobility.

The Việt Nam-Bangladesh cross-border e-commerce promotion forum attracts over 100 high-level delegates from both countries.

Strict regulations on resource exploitation and trade from export partners such as the US and EU are creating challenges for Việt Nam's tuna industry.

Many banks are now offering automatic profit accounts with attractive features for customers.

The 2025 Vietnam Global Manufacturing Forum connects businesses with partners, showcases technological trends, and provides insights into Vietnam’s latest policies on investment, industry, and digital transformation.

At the workshop, experts and officials discussed the potential benefits of piloting a centralised cryptocurrency exchange while addressing concerns related to tax, user protection, exchange licensing and legal compliance.

Balancing bilateral agricultural trade is a key issue of interest to President Donald Trump, US Ambassador to Việt Nam told agriculture and environment minister Đỗ Đức Duy

Petrol and diesel prices have been raised, while fuel oil has seen a slight decrease.

The pilot programme will end before January 1, 2031.