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CIS: opportunity for game developers in Việt Nam

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 08:17
The CIS region, which includes Eastern Europe and central Asia, has potential for gaming developers from Việt Nam as this market displays user behaviour patterns that are highly favourable for mobile gaming growth, particularly around major holiday periods.

HCM City eyes $8-10 million per hectare in industrial park investment

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 07:16
The city aims to lift average investment intensity to $8–10 million per hectare, with a focus on high-tech, high-value-added and environmentally friendly industries.

Politburo’s new resolution to reposition the State economy

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 05:14
Its aim is to place up to three State-owned enterprises (SOEs) among the world’s 500 largest companies by 2030.

Securities firms warn of corrections as market at record highs

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 01:42
The market benchmark VN-Index closed the week at 1,867.9 points, marking the highest level ever recorded.

Việt Nam exports over 8 million tonnes of rice, earning $4.1 billion in 2025

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 17:54
The figures represented a year-on-year decline of 10.8 per cent in volume and 27.6 per cent in value, clearly reflecting the impact of the global downturn in rice prices over the past year.

Legal reforms position Việt Nam’s real estate market for new, demand-driven growth cycle

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 16:18
A sweeping overhaul of laws governing land, housing and the real estate business is repositioning Việt Nam’s property market for a new growth cycle from 2026, as authorities move decisively to curb speculation, unlock stalled projects and steer development toward real demand and long-term sustainability.

Largest oil well in Southeast Asia of last two decades found offshore of Việt Nam

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 16:15
The Murphy Oil Corporation has announced that its subsidiary has successfully drilled the Hải Sư Vàng-2X (HSV-2X) appraisal well offshore of Việt Nam, potentially the biggest oil discovery in Southeast Asia of the last 20 years.

UOB raises Việt Nam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5 per cent

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 16:04
In 2025, Việt Nam’s GDP grew by 8.02 per cent, beating UOB’s forecast of 7.7 per cent but still falling short of the Government’s target of 8.3–8.5 per cent.

National Spring Fair 2026 to open on February 2

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 15:55
The National Spring Fair 2026 will take place from February 2 to February 8 at the National Exhibition Centre (VEC) Kim Quy in Đông Anh District, Hà Nội, according to an official announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Resolution 79 – launchpad for national aspirations

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 15:48
Resolution 79 is not only about SOEs. At a deeper level, it is about how Việt Nam reorganises its development drivers in a world that is changing at breakneck speed.

Tây Ninh among top localities in attracting large businesses

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 10:29
Tây Ninh Province has been recognised as one of the top 10 localities in terms of attracting large-scale businesses in 2025.

HCM City moves to boost vegetable output for Lunar New Year

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 09:31
HCM City is stepping up efforts to secure a substantial increase in vegetable supply for the 2026 Lunar New Year as the city prepares for a sharp surge in holiday demand.

The quest for strategic autonomy

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 09:28
Economic development, when anchored in structural reform, institutional strength, and long-term resilience, becomes the most powerful instrument of autonomy in an uncertain world.

VASEP forecasts pangasius exports to hit $2.3 billion this year

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 08:29
Việt Nam’s pangasius sector is supported by tightening global whitefish supplies and improving demand in several key markets.

Sci-tech to reshape Việt Nam’s growth path

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 08:18
Resolution 57 on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation has delivered significant measurable results in the first year of implementation.

Central hub set to attract $1.5 billion investment

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 07:10
The central city officially granted official membership certificates to 16 organisations and financial institutions, letters of interest for three commercial banks and an international holding group and investment proposal approvals worth VNĐ37.757 trillion (US$1.5 billion) on the occasion of announcement of Resolution No 259 (259/2025/QH15) and investment promotion in Đà Năng City.

Tây Ninh among top 10 most attractive localities for large enterprises

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 22:38
In 2025, Tây Ninh’s economy maintained strong growth momentum, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanding by 9.52 per cent, ranking eighth among 34 provinces and cities nationwide.

People’s rights, interests must never be overlooked: PM

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 20:49
The Prime Minister underlined that public investment has consistently been identified as a key political task, with public investment disbursement results serving as one of the criteria for evaluating officials under Party regulations.

VN's agricultural, food products draw attention at Asia’s leading tradeshow

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 20:47
For Vietnamese companies, Indusfood 2026 offers direct access to global buyers, opportunities to connect with distribution partners, insights into emerging consumer trends, and engagement in thematic events on investment, logistics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and innovation in the food industry.

PM orders sharp cut in State-funded projects, caps 2026–2030 total at 3,000

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 20:20
Public investment disbursement in 2025 topped VNĐ755 trillion by the late December, or 83.7 per cent of the PM’s assigned plan, higher than the same period in 2024 but still short of expectations.

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