Việt Nam News

Nguyễn Văn Hùng, general director of Vietnam Machinery Installation Corporation (Lilama), shared his views with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on how to promote major LNG power projects.

In 2026, venture capital inflows into Việt Nam’s start-up ecosystem are expected to recover gradually, though in a more selective manner. VinVentures forecasts that capital will focus on start-ups that have survived the rigorous screening of 2024–2025, possess clear business models, strong commercialisation capacity, and the ability to generate real cash flows.

To attract customers, sellers often post photos and videos of thick stacks of cash being counted and packed. Many also play on urgency, warning that fees will rise closer to Tết. The main customers are young people who are used to online transactions and prefer paying extra rather than queuing at banks.

The 14th National Party Congress set the goal of achieving an average annual growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) of 10 per cent or more; and a GDP per capita of approximately US$8,500 by 2030.

Recent Politburo resolutions, notably Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private-economy development, are creating significant opportunities for enterprises.

Meeting international sustainability requirements is critical if the cassava sector is to maintain market share and achieve an export turnover of US$2.3-2.5 billion in the coming years.

The Trade and Investment Promotion Centre of HCM City has said it will upgrade its promotional methods to enhance efficiency and practical impacts, with a focus on completing the digital trade and investment promotion ecosystem, while maintaining its role as a facilitator for businesses to expand markets and overcome difficulties.

Foreign investors continued to sell a net of nearly VNĐ1.8 trillion on HoSE, but they net bought VNĐ18.64 billion on HNX.

The Hà Nội People’s Committee on Tuesday approved a resolution adjusting the capital city’s housing development programme through 2030, with an aim of reducing population growth in the historic inner city while promoting green and smart housing to improve residents' quality of life.

Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN) posted revenues of VNĐ23.25 trillion (US$890.68 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025 and VNĐ81.62 trillion ($3.12 billion) for the full year, representing year-on-year growth of 10.6 per cent and 8.7 per cent on a like-for-like basis, according to unaudited results released on January 28.

Interest rates are expected to peak in early 2026 before easing slightly, as strong capital demand persists and Việt Nam’s economic outlook remains stable and growth prospects robust.

Đồng Nai Department of Agriculture and Environment has signed a cooperation agreement with Japan’s Tromso Joint Stock Company and local cacao manufacturer Trọng Đức Cacao Company Limited to develop a project turning cocoa husks into biochar to promote circular farming.

Resolution 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has been warmly welcomed by the business community.

According to VASEP, the increased presence of Vietnamese tilapia in the US market is linked to significant fluctuations in global supply.

Thousands of firms will converge in Hà Nội for the First Glorious Spring Fair 2026, blending culture and commerce during the peak Tết shopping season.

Within the evolving development space of HCM City, free trade zones (FTZs) are increasingly regarded as a new growth driver, helping reposition the city as an integrated logistics hub with stronger regional competitiveness.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a decision promulgating an implementation plan for Government Decree No 368/2025/ND-CP on the provision of Mobile Money services.

Kim Long Motor Hue JSC (Kim Long Motor) on January 27 signed a strategic partnership with BYD Battery, a global leader in batteries and new energy vehicles, and kicked off construction of a BYD battery manufacturing plant in its Huế city complex.