Việt Nam News

The resumption of the Ninh Thuận 1 and Ninh Thuận 2 nuclear power projects is expected to transform two once-isolated communes in Khánh Hòa into new industrial and economic hubs, creating jobs, attracting investment and boosting regional growth.

Cuba’s e-newspaper Prensa Latina has highlighted Việt Nam’s growing potential in offshore wind power following a meeting between Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc and a delegation from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

Based on responses from 33 Swedish companies in Việt Nam, the Business Climate Survey 2026 conducted by Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden in Việt Nam reveals a business community that remains engaged, optimistic and confident about future opportunities. 

Although the private sector has increasingly asserted its role in the economy, the 2025 revenue picture showed that State-owned enterprises in the energy and fuel sectors still hold a dominant position.

Amid the ongoing global supply chain realignment, the northern province of Phú Thọ is stepping up efforts to attract new-generation foreign direct investments (FDI) characterised by advanced technology, environmental sustainability and high value-added production.

As Việt Nam enters a new stage of development, sustained private-sector growth will require not only supportive policies but also a stable and transparent environment that ensures fair competition, Chinese Professor Tao Yitao said.

Products classified as high-risk will be required to have traceability information registered and verified before being put into circulation on the market from July 1, according to new circular issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on June 11.

As e-commerce continues to expand, the consolidated regulations are expected to improve enforcement, enhance transparency and create a more favourable business environment.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thị Thắng highlighted the significance of this year, which marks a decade of cooperation between the ministry and AEON in organising Vietnam Week in Japan.

Việt Nam also welcomed Uruguay's active engagement in the multilateral trading system as a founding member of the WTO.

The investigating authority has confirmed that the petition submitted by the petitioning parties is complete and valid in accordance with Việt Nam’s trade remedy regulations.

Samsung Vietnam has expanded its partnerships with leading universities, launching a new cooperation phase for 2026–28 to help develop the country's future tech workforce.

Several steel companies have announced price cuts for construction steel products, marking the first downward adjustments this year and offering some relief to contractors facing rising project costs.

Pending amendments to current regulations, the Ministry of Construction has instructed relevant authorities to allow pick-up trucks weighing up to 3.5 tonnes to circulate under the same rules as passenger cars, in order to minimise disruption to businesses and the public.

Hybrid vehicles continued to gain momentum. Monthly hybrid sales reached 1,670 units in May, representing a 59 per cent increase from April.

For foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, the biggest obstacle in entering a new market is often not infrastructure or logistics, but the predictability of government policy.

The company said the broader footprint would improve access to electric vehicles and support the country's transition toward cleaner transportation.

As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Việt Nam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.