Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest diplomatic tier in Vietnam’s foreign policy framework, as both sides adjust trade strategies amid disruptions to global commerce linked to U.S. tariff...
GE Vernova has announced the commercial operation of PetroVietnam Power Corporation’s Nhon Trach 3 and 4 Power Plant, marking the first HA-class gas turbine project in Vietnam and the country’s first liquefied natural gas fueled power facility. The 1.6-gigawatt plant...
Hanoi will require households to sort their waste into three categories starting January 8 under new regulations that allow collection companies to refuse improperly separated rubbish. The rules, issued under Decision 87 signed by Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Quyen, mark...
Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a prime destination for artificial intelligence investment, attracting growing global interest across infrastructure, platforms, and applications. AI adoption is already delivering tangible value across sectors. Banks use AI to...
Bel Group has announced a EUR 16.7 million investment to expand its Vietnam production site, doubling annual capacity to 20,000 tons of Kiri and The Laughing Cow. The move positions Vietnam as a key industrial and export hub for the Group in Asia, supporting long-term...
Vietnam has announced an ambitious national target to provide all citizens with electronic health records (EHRs) by 2030, marking a major step in the country’s healthcare digital transformation. The initiative forms a key component of the National Target Programme on...
Ho Chi Minh City is set to commence construction on 14 key transport infrastructure projects in 2026, as part of a broader plan to implement 77 priority works during the 2026 – 2030 period, according to the municipal Department of Construction. Among the...
Vietnam’s retail goods and services market reached an estimated VND 7,093 trillion (USD 270 billion) in 2025, marking a 10% year-on-year increase and the fastest growth in five years, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Retail goods continued to account...
Truong Hai Group Corporation THACO and Fresh Del Monte, a United States based food group with 135 years of experience, signed a strategic partnership agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26, marking a significant step toward industrial scale agriculture in...
Vietnam is moving closer to developing its first five star green international airport following National Assembly approval of a major private aviation project valued at USD 7.4 billion. Gia Binh International Airport, to be developed by Masterise Group, is expected...
Vietnam’s credit growth is set to hit one of its highest levels in years, pushing the country’s credit-to-GDP ratio to the top among lower-middle-income economies, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). At a press briefing, SBV Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha...
French hydrogen developer HDF Energy has unveiled a USD 500 million (approximately EUR 460 million) investment plan to accelerate green infrastructure in Vietnam, focusing on renewable power, hydrogen-based transportation, and decarbonized maritime operations. During...
