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Nghệ An Province launches shared data repository

The launch aims to advance science, technology, innovation and digital transformation while promoting data-driven governance in the province.

Việt Nam, Singapore step up capital market connectivity

The SGX and VNX are working together to develop DR products, requiring coordinated participation from custodians, depositories and clearing and settlement organisations.

Quảng Ninh leads nationwide growth in nine months

The city authorities have launched a 90-day campaign to accelerate the implementation of socioeconomic targets, with a focus on public investment disbursement, site clearance and major projects.

Việt Nam, India move to deepen business, e-commerce connectivity

Economic and investment cooperation now spans a wide range of areas, with both sides targeting US$25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

Vietnamese goods hold 2.7 per cent of Australian imports, potential remains

Việt Nam held just 2.7 per cent of Australia's US$308 billion import market in 2025 despite an 88 per cent export surge between 2020 and 2025, leaving significant room for expansion.

MSB, FXChange plan automated foreign exchange kiosks in Việt Nam

MSB and FXChange will prepare a proposal for submission to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to seek approval for a self-service foreign exchange agency model, which would operate without staff permanently stationed at the kiosks.

Việt Nam extends preferential fuel taxes through the end of 2026

The Finance Ministry said extending the tax measures would help ensure energy security, stabilise the economy and support production amid volatile fuel prices and Middle East tensions.

New development space opens for commodity derivatives market

By 2030, around 10 Vietnamese commodities with potential and competitive advantages are expected to come into being, with domestic reference prices gradually established for three to five key commodities.

Việt Nam needs an industry to unlock the economic value of data: expert

Nguyễn Ngọc Dung, chief of office of the Việt Nam Data Association, discusses how Việt Nam can turn its vast data resources into economic value by building the technology, businesses and markets needed to support a data economy.

Petrol stations emerge as new battleground for convenience retailers

The latest move comes from Chinese convenience store operator Meiyijia, which has opened two Ohmee Express outlets at Petrolimex gas stations in Hà Nội, marking the first time the group has deployed its international convenience store format at petrol stations.

Việt Nam’s F&B market recovers amid intensifying competition

Industry revenue reached an estimated VNĐ432.7 trillion (US$16.7 billion) in the first six months of 2026, up from VNĐ406.1 trillion a year earlier, according to a report released by iPOS.vn and Nestlé Professional on September 9.

Hà Nội targets billion-dollar start-ups by 2030

The capital aims to lead Việt Nam in the Provincial Innovation Index (PII) and rank among the top five provinces and cities nationwide in AI research and development.

Việt Nam seeks shift in focus from localisation to industrial capabilities

A strong industrial base should be measured not only by production and exports of finished products, but also by the ability to master materials, components, equipment, technology, design, standards and technical services that generate higher added value.