Việt Nam News

It is critical to strike a balance between attracting foreign investment and safeguarding national interests as Việt Nam considers raising the foreign ownership cap in the aviation sector, a move aimed at easing capital constraints while maintaining control over a strategic industry.

HCM City on April 25 granted investment registration certificates to four high-tech projects with a record total capital of more than $1.23 billion.

Techcombank plans to raise its charter capital to more than VNĐ113.7 trillion (US$4.5 billion) - the largest increase announced in the banking sector this year - while paying a 7 per cent cash dividend and issuing bonus shares of up to 60 per cent, following shareholder approval at its annual general meeting on Saturday.

With total investment estimated at around VNĐ45.3 trillion, the port is designed to include eight container berths with a combined length of 2,750 m. It will be capable of handling vessels of up to 18,000 TEU.

Petrolimex on April 25 began large-scale blending of E10 biofuel gasoline as the country’s biggest fuel distributor moves to accelerate the rollout of cleaner energy nationwide ahead of schedule.

Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp Province are strengthening environmental oversight at industrial zones and clusters, focusing on upgrading centralised wastewater treatment systems, to support sustainable development goals.

Sai Gon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SACOMBANK) and Vingroup on April 24 signed a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a significant milestone in establishing a comprehensive, long-term partnership between two leading players in Việt Nam's banking-finance and private sectors.

The global market for medicinal plants is projected to expand from about US$230 billion in 2021 to over $430 billion by 2028, with annual growth exceeding 11 per cent, driven by rising demand for natural products.

The Ministry of Construction is eyeing new mechanisms to promote affordable commercial housing as apartment prices have skyrocketed in major cities

The FDI Connect Forum 2026, themed “Towards Sustainable Global Supply Chains”, took place in the northern province of Bắc Ninh on April 24.

For 2026, HDBank targets a profit of over VNĐ30.1 trillion, a 41 per cent growth compared to 2025.

Việt Nam is under pressure to position battery energy storage systems (BESS) as strategic energy infrastructure, as fast-growing renewable capacity highlights grid stability challenges and opens up a multi-billion-dollar market for domestic firms.

Strong triple-digit growth in several new destinations in early 2026 underscores both the sector’s momentum and the challenges ahead.

For the first time, ILDEX Vietnam 2026 and Horti&Agri Vietnam 2026 will be co-located, creating a more comprehensive platform that connects the entire agri-food value chain, from production to processing and distribution.

Vietnam’s top state banks plan trillion đồng capital hikes, favour stock dividends over cash, and push digital and green finance strategies for future growth.

AMRO says Việt Nam’s economy remains resilient with growth projected at 7.2 per cent, but warns rising energy prices and rapid credit expansion are increasing risks to macro-financial stability.

The session also saw investors trade more cautiously ahead of two upcoming holiday breaks, contributing to a sharp decline in liquidity.

According to the deputy minister, to achieve rapid and sustainable growth, Lai Châu must position commodity agriculture within the green economy, using forest resources and natural landscapes as its foundation.