Vietnam welcomes Thai investment: Top leader (28/05/2026)
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam receiving Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in Bangkok on May 27.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam receiving Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in Bangkok on May 27.
Vehicle and auto parts imports up more than US$1 billion in four months (27/05/2026)
Vietnam's import value of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles and auto parts reached US$4.22 billion during the four- month period of 2026, up 36% year-on-year, or US$1.12 billion from a year earlier, according to Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam's import value of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles and auto parts reached US$4.22 billion during the four- month period of 2026, up 36% year-on-year, or US$1.12 billion from a year earlier, according to Vietnam Customs.
Da Nang hosts Venture and Angel Investment Forum with $5bln in available capital (27/05/2026)
The event bringing together more than 30 prominent investors and investment funds from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, the US, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
The event bringing together more than 30 prominent investors and investment funds from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, the US, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Vietnam accelerates digital traceability system for agricultural exports (27/05/2026)
The move aiming improve supply chain transparency, and meet increasingly stringent international market requirements.
The move aiming improve supply chain transparency, and meet increasingly stringent international market requirements.
Vietnam enters the world's top 10 steel-producing nations for the first time (27/05/2026)
Vietnam has entered the top 10 crude steel producers for the first time, according to rankings from the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) released on May 22.
Vietnam has entered the top 10 crude steel producers for the first time, according to rankings from the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) released on May 22.
Chinese contractor to formulate feasibility study for Metro Line 4 (27/05/2026)
A consortium comprising China’s Guangzhou Metro Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., ARUP Vietnam, and TEDI SOUTH has been licensed to carry out the feasibility study for the nearly $6 billion Metro Line 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.
A consortium comprising China’s Guangzhou Metro Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., ARUP Vietnam, and TEDI SOUTH has been licensed to carry out the feasibility study for the nearly $6 billion Metro Line 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Qualcomm sees Vietnam moving beyond manufacturing towards innovation (27/05/2026)
Qualcomm’s new R&D Center in Hanoi underscores both its long-term commitment to Vietnam and the country’s growing role in the global technology landscape. Dr. Baaziz Achour spoke with VIR’s My Kieu about Qualcomm’s evolving R&D strategy and vision for Vietnam’s future.
Qualcomm’s new R&D Center in Hanoi underscores both its long-term commitment to Vietnam and the country’s growing role in the global technology landscape. Dr. Baaziz Achour spoke with VIR’s My Kieu about Qualcomm’s evolving R&D strategy and vision for Vietnam’s future.
Rubber sector gains momentum from commodity rally and land windfall (26/05/2026)
Surging natural rubber prices, improving export demand and lucrative industrial land conversion plans are combining to fuel renewed investor appetite for rubber stocks.
Surging natural rubber prices, improving export demand and lucrative industrial land conversion plans are combining to fuel renewed investor appetite for rubber stocks.
Electronics and machinery drive Vietnam’s export growth in Q1 (26/05/2026)
Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.
Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.
Vietnam's food delivery and ride-hailing market gains momentum (26/05/2026)
Vietnam’s on-demand services market is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most competitive digital sectors, driven by rapid technology adoption, a young population, and changing consumer behaviour.
Vietnam’s on-demand services market is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most competitive digital sectors, driven by rapid technology adoption, a young population, and changing consumer behaviour.
Vietnam welcomes Chinese investors in financial centres (26/05/2026)
On May 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc held a working session with a delegation of businesses from China and Hong Kong, led by Jonathan Choi, chairman of Sunwah Group and chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.
On May 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc held a working session with a delegation of businesses from China and Hong Kong, led by Jonathan Choi, chairman of Sunwah Group and chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.
PM proposes to soon complete VN-US reciprocal trade agreement (25/05/2026)
While receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
While receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
Vietnam’s trade turnover tops $394bln by mid-May (25/05/2026)
FDI sector dominating both import and export value.
FDI sector dominating both import and export value.
Vietnam strengthens FDI appeal as global supply chains shift (25/05/2026)
Amid growing uncertainty in the global economy, Vietnam continues to maintain a strong attraction for foreign investment inflows. Le Gia Phong, deputy head of the Industry and Construction Statistics Department under National Statistics Office, shares insights into the factors behind foreign investors’ continued confidence in Vietnam.
Amid growing uncertainty in the global economy, Vietnam continues to maintain a strong attraction for foreign investment inflows. Le Gia Phong, deputy head of the Industry and Construction Statistics Department under National Statistics Office, shares insights into the factors behind foreign investors’ continued confidence in Vietnam.
Ministry of Finance moves to speed up South Korean ODA pledges (25/05/2026)
The Ministry of Finance is working with South Korean government representatives to resolve delays in official development assistance commitments for major infrastructure projects across Vietnam.
The Ministry of Finance is working with South Korean government representatives to resolve delays in official development assistance commitments for major infrastructure projects across Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City at pivotal development stage (25/05/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a pivotal stage of development, with institutional reforms, greater decentralisation and delegation of authority – and the ambition to establish Vietnam International Financial Centre – creating new opportunities and fresh challenges for the business community.
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a pivotal stage of development, with institutional reforms, greater decentralisation and delegation of authority – and the ambition to establish Vietnam International Financial Centre – creating new opportunities and fresh challenges for the business community.
Fruit and vegetable exports top US$2.67 billion in January-May (25/05/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion during the past five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion during the past five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.
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