Vietnam plans to train around 15,000 healthcare professionals in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next two years, according to the Ministry of Health. The initiative aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s healthcare system and strengthen...
Vietnam will prohibit the use of fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in central Hanoi starting from July 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s broader strategy to combat air pollution and advance the shift to clean transportation. The directive, issued by...
Italian energy major ENI is seeking to expand its footprint in Vietnam through new partnerships in bioenergy and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), aligning with the nation’s strategy for a green and sustainable transition. The plan was discussed during a...
Vietnam is preparing to roll out one of its most ambitious policy frameworks to date in support of the digital technology industry. The Law on Digital Technology Industry, which will take effect at the beginning of 2026, introduces a wide range of unprecedented...
Vietnam has officially confirmed its participation in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) from January 1, 2026, marking a significant step in aligning the country’s aviation sector with international climate commitments....
Agricultural trade between Vietnam and the United States continues to deepen as Vietnam emerges as one of the most important destinations for US soybeans in Southeast Asia. According to US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), Vietnam is now the third-largest importer of US...
Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has announced a significant investment exceeding USD 3.6 billion to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of its fleet development strategy for 2025 – 2035. The move, revealed at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, aims to...
Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.52% in the first half of 2025, the highest H1 growth rate recorded between 2011 and 2025, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The service sector grew 8.14%, contributing over half of the growth, while industry and...
From 16 to 23 June, 2025, a Vietnamese energy delegation visited the UK to explore cooperation opportunities in offshore wind energy production. Organized by the British Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, the mission included 12 officials from...
A delegation from 108 Military Central Hospital (Hospital 108) in Hanoi, led by Director – Major General Dr. Le Huu Song, visited the UK from 10 to 13 June to enhance medical collaborations. During their trip, they met with leading institutions, including the...
June 2025 marked a new milestone for Vietnam and the US agricultural trade ties when 20 new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 3 billion was signed between between Vietnamese buyers and US agricultural and timber products. This was the result of a trade...
Authorities in Binh Dinh (Gia Lai) province have granted Sweden-based SYRE IMPACT AB an investment registration certificate for a USD 1 billion polyester recycling and production complex in the Nhon Hoi Industrial Park (Zone A). Spanning nearly 29 hectares, the...
