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Việt Nam’s rice race heats up with fresh push for quality gains

PM orders building of financial plan for 2026-2030

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has recently signed a directive on a financial plan for the 2026-2030 period.

Khánh Hòa introduces local investment potential, opportunities to US firms

A delegation of the south-central coastal province of Khánh Hòa led by Secretary of its Party Committee Nguyễn Hải Ninh attended a seminar between Vietnamese businesses and US firms, investment funds and groups in New York during their working visit to the US from May 29-30.

Đà Nẵng to invest VNĐ7.26 trillion to develop cruise industry

Đà Nẵng will invest VNĐ7.26 trillion (US$285.2 million) in 38 projects to develop the cruise industry by 2050.

Thừa Thiên – Huế lures 20 new investment projects in five months

The central province of Thừa Thiên – Huế granted licenses to 20 new investment projects with a total registered capital of over VNĐ5.32 trillion (nearly US$209 million) in the first five months.

Hà Nội urged to begin construction of at least one social housing project by October

The Chairman of Hà Nội People’s Committee said that focus must be placed on removing difficulties for the early implementation of social housing projects to improve living standards for low-income earners.

Vietnamese startups take part in Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) event

Vietnamese startups have been making headlines at InnovFest, part of the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) event, which takes place from 29-31 May.

Việt Nam, Singapore promote cross-border e-commerce

A conference on promoting cross-border e-commerce and payment between Việt Nam and Singapore was held in Shopee Singapore headquarters on May 30.

Challenges remain in stablising gold market

More administrative tools will be introduced next week to stablise the gold market and reduce the gap between domestic and global gold prices.

Creating a breakthrough for logistics in the Red River Delta region

The Red River Delta, one of the country’s six socioeconomic regions, consists of 11 centrally governed provinces and cities including Hà Nội, Hải Phòng, Hải Dương, Bắc Ninh, Vĩnh Phúc, Hưng Yên, Thái Bình, Nam Định, Hà Nam, Ninh Bình and Quảng Ninh.

Việt Nam auto industry sees a significant downturn

Việt Nam automobile industry is facing a significant downturn in sales and high inventory levels, in spite of government efforts to provide support through tax and fee reductions

Over 30% of Vietnamese consumers are interested in EVs: report

More than 30 per cent of Vietnamese consumers are interested in purchasing electric vehicles (EVs), according to a recent report from Deloitte.

Companies embrace IPOs for new investment opportunities amid potential risks

Numerous businesses are revisiting the idea of issuing shares to the public for their initial public offering (IPO), which presents fresh investment prospects but also carries considerable risks.

Summit explores cybersecurity in an AI-driven world

The sixth cybersecurity expo took place in Hà Nội on Thursday, organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), the Authority of Information Security (AIS) and IEC Group.

VN-Index off the threshold of 1,270 points

Falls in large-cap stocks weighed in on the market on Thursday, causing the VN-Index to fall for a second consecutive day.

Deputy PM receives LEGO Chief Operations Officer

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 30 for Chief Operations Officer of the Denmark-based LEGO Group Carsten Rasmussen who is on a working visit to Vietnam.

Conference for career guidance in AI, semiconductors held in HCM City

The HCM City Computer Association and HCM City Artificial Intelligence of Things Club organised a conference for career guidance in artificial intelligence of things on May 30.

Bình Dương brings its One Commune, One Product collection to HCM City

Some unique Bình Dương Province rural products are on display at an expo being held in HCM City from May 29 to June 2.

Proposal approved to pilot commercial housing projects using land use rights

The MONRE's proposal is to develop a National Assembly Resolution allowing pilot commercial housing projects through land use rights agreements, even for non-residential land.