FDI into HCM City jumps over 200% in first quarter

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into HCM City is estimated at nearly US$2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a surge of more than 200 per cent from a year earlier, underscoring resilient investor interest despite global uncertainty, city officials said.

Viettel marks 20 years of global expansion

Viettel Group on March 28 celebrated 20 years of international expansion, highlighting its transformation from a domestic telecom operator into a global technology player.

US firms eye expanding fintech investment in Việt Nam

Businesses called for clearer and more forward-looking regulatory frameworks to accelerate fintech cooperation, including mechanisms to recognise AI-driven economic entities and pilot sandbox models for emerging technologies.

Liên Chiểu deep-sea port set to be built soon

A joint-venture contractor, local Hateco Group and the Netherlands-based APM Terminals B.V., won the tender for the overall development of the deep-sea container port project after their bid was approved by local authorities, igniting one of the city's key projects for long-term growth.

HDBank plans wholly owned subsidiary at Vietnam International Financial Centre

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker: HDB) has announced plans to establish a wholly owned commercial bank at the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) in HCM City as part of its strategy to expand its network and strengthen its presence in domestic and international markets.

Vietnamese herbs gain ground in European market

The Châu Pha Agricultural Production and Services Cooperative model is widely seen as an illustration of a new direction for Việt Nam’s agriculture sector, one that combines clean production practices, modern management and proactive engagement with global markets.

Science and tech set to transform Việt Nam’s livestock sector

At the first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology, some 750 policymakers, scientists and industry leaders mapped out how science and innovation can transform Việt Nam’s livestock sector into a modern, sustainable industry, addressing climate and disease risks, boosting productivity and aiming for higher exports and net‑zero goals by 2030.

Solutions proposed to support firms amid Middle East conflict impacts

Top priority should be given to stabilising energy prices to ease input cost pressures and ensure supply stability – the most widely supported recommendation, chosen by 61.9 per cent of surveyed firms. Businesses urged close monitoring of global fuel prices and supply risks, along with flexible measures to curb abnormal domestic price fluctuations and secure supplies of fuel and essential materials.

Businesses pivot strategies to sustain export growth momentum

Enterprises are shifting toward reasonably priced, easy-to-consume products such as tra fish, tilapia, canned items and surimi, instead of focusing mainly on high-end products like large-sized shrimp, which are facing weaker demand in some markets.

HCM City pilots pork trading on commodity exchange

HCM City is set to pilot pork trading on the Việt Nam Commodity Exchange, marking the first initiative of its kind nationwide, as part of efforts to enhance price transparency, quality control and traceability in the pork market.

Việt Nam shields economy from oil shocks

Việt Nam’s swift and coordinated policy response, from flexible fuel price management to efforts to diversify supply sources, has highlighted the country’s capacity for strategic adaptation in an increasingly volatile global economic landscape.

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