France, Vietnam hold annual high-level economic dialogue (21/05/2024)
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong and Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad Franck Riester co-chaired the 8th session of the annual high-level economic dialogue between Vietnam and France on May 17 in Paris.

Vietnam benefits from Lotte-KOBC global logistics partnership deal (21/05/2024)
Vietnam will benefit from a partnership deal on global logistics between Lotte Global Logistics of the Republic of Korea and Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC).

Indian tech billionaire meets Vietnamese technology community (21/05/2024)
Indian technology billionaire Narayana Murthy, founder of IT giant Infosys, held a dialogue with Vietnamese tech savvy developers at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi on May 20 as part of his Vietnam visit from May 19 to 23.

Groundwork laid for the dual transition (20/05/2024)
Vietnam’s strategic focus on attracting high-quality foreign investment is being demonstrated through its emphasis on green and digital transformation projects, supported by robust legal frameworks and a strong commitment to sustainability and technological innovation.

Opportunities for Vietnam amid Chinese investment wave (20/05/2024)
China was the sixth-largest investor among 146 countries and territories investing in Vietnam in the first quarter, with registered capital of over $27.6 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Foxconn continues to expand production in Vietnam (20/05/2024)
Apple's main supplier, Foxconn, continues to expand its production in Vietnam with a focus on computing products.

Ho Chi Minh City lures $900 million in FDI in first four months (14/05/2024)
In the first four months of 2024, a total of $915.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital flowed into Ho Chi Minh City, down 6.5 per cent against the same period last year.

Vietnam’s textile sector brings in $37 billion in FDI (14/05/2024)
Over $37 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) has flowed into Vietnam’s textile and garment sector, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Ho Chi Minh City needs nearly $35 billion for 10 metro lines (14/05/2024)
The southern city wants to build 10 metro lines by 2060, over 510km in length, and with a total investment of nearly $34.5 billion.

SK Group breaks ground on $500 million biodegradable materials plant (13/05/2024)
South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate, SK Group, started construction on a $500 million biodegradable materials plant in Haiphong.

Important trends emerge in Vietnam’s investment landscape (13/05/2024)
Several important trends emerged in Vietnam’s investment landscape last year, including high-tech sectors, surging investment from China, and comprehensive cooperation with Japan in all fields, according to the recently released 2023 Report on Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI).


US considers upgrading economic assessment of Vietnam (10/05/2024)
The United States Department of Commerce heard testimony on May 8 regarding whether or not to designate Vietnam as a "market economy”, gathering responses from many experts.

Vietnam well-placed to benefit from shifting FDI (10/05/2024)
Amidst evolving supply chain dynamics and intense investing competition, Vietnam continues to emerge as a key player in the Southeast Asian arena. Talking to VIR’s Luu Huong, head of Wholesale Banking at HSBC Vietnam Ahmed Yeganeh shed light on strategies for Vietnam to enhance its appeal for high-calibre foreign investments and bolster labour productivity.


Obvious changes in investment environment (09/05/2024)
The investment environment in some provinces and cities has improved significantly. Many administrative procedures, especially those related to businesses and investment have been simplified to help shorten processing time.

Vietnam Pushes Hard to Accelerate Major Transport Projects (09/05/2024)
Nationwide effort aims to exceed infrastructure construction goals

Pandora to break ground for US$150 million factory in Vietnam (08/05/2024)
Pandora, the Danish jewelry and manufacturer and retailer, is scheduled to start construction of its first factory worth US$150 million in Vietnam on May 16, according to the Danish Embassy in Hanoi.


Vietnam Unveils Comprehensive Roadmap for Boosting Fuel Reserves and Infrastructure (08/05/2024)
The Southeast Asian nation charts a meticulous course to enhance its strategic stockpiles and logistical networks for petroleum products and natural gas, aiming to fortify energy security amid fluctuating global dynamics.