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Rice straw emerges as key resource in Việt Nam's net-zero push, experts say

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 14:48
Research shows that sustainable rice straw management could cut emissions by up to 36 per cent in the Mekong Delta – equivalent to more than two million tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Hoa Sen Group launches Hoa Sen Home, unveils new strategy

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 14:30
Hoa Sen Home is not merely an expansion of product categories, but a long-term effort to build a large-scale, modern distribution model focused on the domestic market.

Phú Thọ approves $97.5 million Phù Ninh Industrial Park project

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 14:29
Under the decision, the industrial park will cover 409.2 hectares, including 400 hectares for industrial land and the remainder for transport infrastructure to be handed over to the State.

Techcombank, Panasonic Vietnam enter strategic partnership

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 14:29
Under the agreement, Techcombank will work with Panasonic Vietnam to build a long-term partnership that goes beyond conventional financial transactions, aiming to create a multi-dimensional ecosystem in which banking services are closely integrated with business operations, delivering added value to enterprises, employees and customers.

Credit institutions forecast lower pre-tax profit growth in 2026

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 09:56
Credit institutions expect the business outlook to remain positive in 2026 but are more cautious about profit growth, according to the latest survey by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Đồng Tháp Province eyes rapid economic growth

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 09:53
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province targets the establishment of 3,000 new enterprises this year.

Việt Nam’s seafood industry targets stability after record-breaking year

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 07:50
Việt Nam’s seafood exports in 2025 were a record US$11.3 billion, but experts said the industry needs long-term strategies to ensure sustainable growth.

Việt Nam’s real estate credit hits $78b in Q4 2025 as central bank tightens oversight

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 07:06
The Ministry of Construction said real estate credit increased steadily throughout 2025 across housing, office leasing and industrial property, climbing from more than VNĐ1.56 quadrillion in the first quarter to around VNĐ2 quadrillion by year-end.

Regulations for livestream sales tightened

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 07:05
The rapid growth of the digital economy, particularly livestream sales, has created new growth momentum but has also raised concerns over management and consumer protection.

VPS hits record profit in 2025, assets exceeding $1.8B

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 06:57
As of December 31, 2025, VPS reported total assets of over VNĐ48.4 trillion, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 59.4 per cent. 

Cần Thơ seeks to boost economic cooperation with Dutch partners

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 22:26
The city hopes the Dutch Consulate General and enterprises will help promote bilateral import-export activities and strengthen connections to encourage Dutch investors to explore priority sectors in Cần Thơ, said a local official.

Việt Nam–Singapore trade continues to thrive

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 21:21
In December alone, Singapore’s total trade with Việt Nam reached nearly 4 billion SGD (over US$3.1 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 30.1 per cent.

Benchmark indices fall on rising selling force

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 17:22
Foreign investors also showed a negative sentiment, net selling over VNĐ1.75 trillion on HoSE.

VinaCapital becomes major shareholder in Nam Long Corp

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 16:56
This transaction took place on January 16, after a series of strategic purchases that have now raised VinaCapital's ownership stake in Nam Long above 5 per cent, qualifying them as a significant shareholder under regulatory guidelines.

PM issues directive to ensure power supply in 2026–30, focusing on speeding up major projects

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:24
In 2026 as rising power demand and weather risks continue to strain the power system, the focus must be on removing bottlenecks for operations of the power system and the electricity market while accelerating power projects to ensure they come online on schedule.

Việt Nam to add new free trade zone of up to 5,000 hectares

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:08
The People’s Committee of Cần Thơ City recently issued a decision approving adjustments to the city’s master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Vietravel Airlines to add new route serving Lunar New Year travel peak

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 13:46
The route will operate three flights daily in both directions, the airline said.

Vietjet’s new route brings travellers closer to Mount Fuji

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:43
The service will begin on April 28, 2026, bringing Vietjet’s total number of routes between Việt Nam and Japan to 11.

Belgian expert optimistic about Việt Nam’s economic outlook

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:33
Eric Van Vaerenbergh, an energy expert and lecturer at the Brussels Engineering School (ECAM) emphasised the necessity for Việt Nam to accelerate and improve the efficiency of public investment in infrastructure, particularly in energy, seaports, roads, and railways, noting that energy plays a pivotal role in a modern economy.

Việt Nam signals strategic shift in State-owned economy ahead of 14th National Party Congress

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:32
Issued ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, Resolution No 79-NQ/TW sets a decisive policy course for Việt Nam’s economy, reinforcing the State-owned sector as a central lever for macroeconomic stability, strategic autonomy and national competitiveness in the years ahead.

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