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Applying AI in developing the national startup database

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 16:42
Building a national startup data infrastructure has become a strategic task, contributing to enhanced competitiveness, information transparency, and deeper integration of Việt Nam’s startup ecosystem into the global landscape.

Local gov't approves investment for Quảng Trạch III LNG Power Plant

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 14:58
The Quảng Trạch III project covers a total area of about 74 hectares, including 54.77 hectares of land and 19.23 hectares of water surface, and is located in Phú Trạch Commune, Quảng Trị Province. It will use combined-cycle gas turbine technology, with a designed capacity of 1,500 MW, plus or minus 15 per cent.

Việt Nam targets $1 billion in banana exports

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 14:12
Bananas have been identified as a priority product under the Project for the Development of Key Fruit Crops to 2025, with a vision to 2030.

Innovation and science key to sustainable marine economy: Deputy PM

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 13:29
The Deputy Prime Minister said sustainable marine economic development requires upgrading the growth model towards higher quality, based on innovation, advanced science and technology, and deeper international integration.

Việt Nam must restructure to break through in capital market

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 11:13
The structural changes are indispensable for turning Việt Nam's capital market into a dynamic engine of economic growth in the coming decade.

Trade set for trillion-dollar milestone

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 09:26
The momentum reflects not only a surge in production capacity but also the country’s rapid transition into a high-tech, globally competitive economy.

Hà Nội eyes turning Hoà Lạc into Việt Nam’s Silicon Valley

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 08:27
The ambition reflects the city’s vision to nurture world-class research, high-tech manufacturing and a thriving startup ecosystem capable of powering long-term growth.

Event connects Vietnamese businesses with African countries

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 22:31
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Hằng said Việt Nam always stands ready to share its renewal, economic development, and international integration experiences with African friends.

Hà Nội's sustainable agriculture development strategy

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 18:22
To develop sustainable agriculture, Hà Nội has set out several solutions. The city aims to promote modern, clean and organic agriculture, moving toward a circular economy linked with processing and sustainable connections to global value chains.

Việt Nam promotes passion fruit production as bright export future

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 17:58
As global demand rises, driven by consumer preferences for natural, low-sugar and nutrient-rich products, significant opportunities are opening up for both farmers and enterprises.

Market experiences a 'Black Friday' as VN-Index loses over 52 points

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 17:38
Following three consecutive days of downturn, investor caution intensified, leading to reduced capital deployment and a preference to observe from the sidelines.

Mandatory traceability planned for high-risk products

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 16:20
Việt Nam will make origin tracing mandatory for high-risk goods as part of the effort to strengthen quality management and prepare for stricter global standards to expand exports, officials said at a conference in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Việt Nam sets up management board for tokenised assets

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 16:10
The Ministry of Finance has established a management board for a tokenised asset market as the country aims to move digital assets out of the grey zone and make it a pillar of the digital economy.

HCM City, Japanese businesses push to deepen economic ties, seek balanced green-transport transition

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 16:04
Japanese businesses and HCM City authorities on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation at an annual high-level roundtable aimed at easing regulatory bottlenecks and supporting Japan’s long-standing investor community in Việt Nam’s southern economic hub.

Malaysia firm discusses rice-husk power investment with Cần Thơ authorities

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 15:56
A meeting between representatives of the People’s Committee of Cần Thơ and Malaysia’s Technofit Sdn. Bhd. on December 11 focused on the company’s proposal to develop a 10MW rice-husk biomass power plant in the city.

Hải Phòng charts bold new vision as Free Trade Zone ushers in a new era of growth

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 15:40
Local leaders said this pioneering model in northern Việt Nam would redefine investment, logistics and institutional reform for years to come.

Việt Nam aims for 181,000 ha of industrial parks by 2030

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 14:01
As Việt Nam plans to increase its total industrial park area to 181,000 ha by 2030, experts and enterprises at the IP Forum 2025 in HCM City on December 11 stressed that strong economic diplomacy will be needed to attract high-quality projects.

VN-Index could reach 1,920 points in 2026: SSI Research

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:17
The stock market is poised for further gains, with the VN-Index projected to reach 1,920 points in 2026 amid improving growth prospects, according to SSI Research.

Auto market softens even as imported models outperform

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:14
In November alone, VAMA members delivered 39,338 units, an increase of 4 per cent from October but 11 per cent lower year-on-year.

MoIT issues new rules on electricity pricing for EV charging stations

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:45
A new circular provides detailed guidance on the application of electricity tariffs, ensuring transparency, correct classification of users and proper usage purposes.

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