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HCM City advised to plan boulevards, metro line along Saigon River

The planning of the Saigon River must adhere to the principle of harmony with nature, be resident-centered, and be inseparable from the goal of flood prevention, a report recommends.

Binh Dinh lands USD 1 billion recycling project from Sweden’s Syre Group

A polyester fabric recycling production complex in Binh Dinh is set to receive an estimated investment of about USD 1 billion, covering 20 hectares with a capacity of 250,000 tons per year.

Gold prices hit new peak, market needs stabilizing: experts

Gold prices have soared to a new record high of VND122.5 million per tael, with people rushing to buy. Experts say stabilizing the gold market is challenging in the current context because of a supply shortage.

Vietnam’s first rice husk-fueled biomass power plant inaugurated in Hau Giang

With a total capacity of 20MW, this is the first biomass power plant of its kind to be put into operation in Vietnam. The plant is expected to consume approximately 130,000 tonnes of rice husk and woodchips annually.

Manufacturing firms optimistic about Q2 despite mounting challenges: survey

Foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) are the most optimistic, with 87% forecasting either improvements or stability in production and operations. State-owned enterprises follow with 84.7%, and non-state firms at 84.1%.

Hanoi tops E-Commerce Business Index 2025

The Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) has unveiled the Vietnam E-Commerce Business Index 2025 (EBI 2025) report, with Hanoi securing the top spot.

Vietnam rises as regional tech powerhouse for global giants

Vietnam is fast becoming a strategic hub for global tech firms like Nvidia and Google.

Pham Nhat Vuong shares never-before-disclosed plans for Vietnam’s tech future

At Vingroup’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 24, Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong delivered a series of striking remarks and unveiled key strategies that mark a new chapter for the Vietnamese conglomerate.

Vietnam places order for 250 Boeing aircraft

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have placed two separate orders totaling 250 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, highlighting Vietnam’s status as one of the most promising aviation markets in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam’s gaming industry to hit USD 1.66 billion in 2025

Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s leading countries in mobile game publishing. In 2024, three out of the ten most downloaded mobile games globally were developed in Vietnam.

Vietnam tightens customs checks to counter US tariff risks

Vietnamese customs authorities will tighten control over raw material sources to prevent foreign goods from being falsely labeled as “Made in Vietnam” for export to the United States and other markets.

Coffee capital Dak Lak becomes top shrimp hub after merger

Following its merger with Phu Yen, Dak Lak emerges as a shrimp farming leader, surprising many with its new aquaculture identity.

Vietnam’s tariff shock: A crisis or catalyst for global reinvention?

The United States’ decision to impose a 46% import tariff on Vietnamese goods has sent shockwaves through Vietnam’s export-driven economy. To remain globally competitive, Vietnam must restructure its economic model.

New chairwoman appointed at PGBank

Cao Thi Thuy Nga takes the helm at PGBank as the board sees major reshuffle.

VN's durian exports to China overtaken by Thai products, face threat from Laos

The Chinese durian market has value expected to reach $10 billion for Vietnam However, durian exports to the market face quality warnings and new competition from Laos and Indonesia.

Vietjet offers up to VND 1 million in compensation for delayed flights

Passengers delayed on April 20-21 will receive goodwill vouchers from Vietjet amid operational changes at Tan Son Nhat.

Vietnam remains attractive destination for foreign enterprises: forum

Over nearly four decades of Doi moi, Vietnam remains consistent in encouraging foreign investment.

Vietnam, Japan ink strategic oyster industry partnership

Under the MoU, the two parties will work together to develop a value chain for Vietnamese oysters that meets Japanese standards, targeting both domestic and export markets.

Vietnam’s new industrial giants revealed after province mergers

Following the restructuring of provincial administrations, HCM City remains the nation's top exporter with nearly $99 billion in goods exports, while northern industrial hubs Bac Ninh and Hai Phong have risen to claim the second and third spots.

E-commerce shake-up as 38,000 shops vanish in Vietnam's Q1

In the first quarter of 2025, over 38,000 online shops on Vietnam’s major e-commerce platforms reported zero orders, signaling a growing divide between large-scale sellers and small vendors.