Việt Nam News

France and Việt Nam are seeking to deepen cooperation in railway and urban mobility development as the Southeast Asian country accelerates plans for metro systems and a landmark North-South high-speed railway project to reshape its transport infrastructure.

The central bank will proactively review and amend relevant mechanisms and policies related to banking credit activities in general and sectoral credit in particular to support economic growth.

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng once stressed that cutting administrative procedures and business conditions remained one of the fastest and most effective ways to stimulate growth and strengthen confidence among citizens and enterprises. He underscored that the reform process must remain continuous and responsive to practical requirements.

The resolution states that the overarching goal is to enhance the efficiency of public investment so that it creates stronger spillover effects, plays a leading role in development, and mobilises maximum non-State resources for development investment.

The circular sets out the scope of regulation, applicable entities and principles for determining the origin of goods under the Việt Nam-UAE CEPA. The provisions apply to agencies and organisations authorised to issue certificates of origin, traders, and organisations and individuals involved in import-export activities.

AI-driven cyber threats are pushing Vietnamese businesses to strengthen cyber resilience and rethink traditional security strategies.

The Maekyung Vietnam Forum 2026 will bring together policymakers, business leaders and technology experts from Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea to discuss cooperation in strategic industries, trade, investment and innovation amid rapid technological and supply chain shifts.

By 2045, Việt Nam envisions a start-up economy as a core pillar, aiming to see one in 10 citizens engaged in entrepreneurship, one enterprise for every 35 people, one innovative start-up per 5,000 people and $10 billion in venture capital.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed foreign credit institutions be allowed to use accounts opened at Vietnamese banks for international payment and money transfer services to facilitate international payment and promote financial integration.

According to the WTO and Integration Centre under VCCI’s Legal Department, the US Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2026 Special 301 Report on April 30, assessing intellectual property protection and enforcement efforts in US trading partners.

Việt Nam’s home care equipment service market, including repair, maintenance and servicing, is estimated at $7.07 million in 2025, up 7.6 per cent from a year earlier. The market is forecast to expand to roughly $12.27 million by 2028.

The ride-hailing market in Việt Nam is entering a new phase of competition as major platforms raise service fees and fares after years of relying on subsidies and promotions to attract users.

Lite-On will invest an additional US$149 million in Việt Nam to expand production capacity and strengthen its manufacturing operations in the country.

Under the decision, Việt Nam’s strategic technology framework comprises of 10 major technology groups covering key sectors critical to the country’s long-term development and competitiveness.

HCM City is seeing a sharp rise in FDI in high-tech sectors, particularly data infrastructure, which is emerging as a core pillar of the digital economy.

The main drivers lifting the VN-Index included Vinhomes (VHM), which was reported up to the ceiling, along with Vingroup (VIC), Sacombank (STB), LPBank (LPB), HDBank (HDB), Masan Group (MSN), Vinpearl (VPL) and Vietinbank (CTG).

For its 2026-27 strategy in Việt Nam, the group is focusing on strengthening long-term competitiveness through regional optimisation and advancing its Long Sơn Petrochemicals ethane enhancement project, which is about 50 per cent complete.

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm described ONGC as an experienced and capable energy group whose expertise aligns with Việt Nam’s oil and gas development needs.