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HCMC identifies 9 key tech pillars

The city has selected nine strategic technology groups with 26 priority product categories, ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and 5G/6G networks to blockchain, semiconductors, new energy, cloud computing, and biotechnology.

VET Exclusive

A symmetry between large enterprises and startups

Though wildly different in scale, the coming together of major enterprises and startups to resolve specific problems represents a viable shared approach.

Investment

Northeast Maritime Institute (US) proposes investment approach for Con Ong – Hon Net Port in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province

Con Ong – Hon Net Port in the northern province is expected to play a key gateway for trade between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnam Today

Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched

Banking & Finance

HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1

VET Exclusive

AI’s role in modernizing education

As AI makes its presence felt in the workplace, thought must also be given to the technology’s role in modernizing education.

Banking & Finance

Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1

Real estate firms remaining the dominant issuers, accounting for 53% of total issuance.

A symmetry between large enterprises and startups

AI’s role in modernizing education

Challenges and opportunities for insurance market in Vietnam

Potential of forest economy in Vietnam

Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched

April 03, 2026

Under the new arrangement, Chinese tourists can use Alipay - a member wallet of Ant International - to scan VIETQRGlobal codes and make direct payments at merchants within NAPAS’ network across Vietnam.

Major tasks and solutions for socio-economic development in 2026-2030 confirmed

South Africa suspends tax circumvention investigation into Vietnamese tires

bySong Hà

Vietnam rolls out incentives to boost technology transfer and innovation

byHạ Chi

Two new inland container depots announced

byGia Huy

ODA loan to be provided by Japan for green growth in Vietnam

byVan Nguyen

Vietnam gains nearly $72 million from carbon credit

byPham Long

PM requests to develop EV charging infrastructure in apartment buildings

byHà Lê

HCMC identifies 9 key tech pillars

April 03, 2026

The city has selected nine strategic technology groups with 26 priority product categories, ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and 5G/6G networks to blockchain, semiconductors, new energy, cloud computing, and biotechnology.

A symmetry between large enterprises and startups

Northeast Maritime Institute (US) proposes investment approach for Con Ong – Hon Net Port in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province

byPhuong Nhi

HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1

byHồng Quang

Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1

byNgân Hà

Major tasks and solutions for socio-economic development in 2026-2030 confirmed

byVan Nguyen

Thanh Hoa licenses 28 new projects worth $1.14bln

byThiên Anh

Vietnam rolls out incentives to boost technology transfer and innovation

byHạ Chi

ODA loan to be provided by Japan for green growth in Vietnam

Vietnam gains nearly $72 million from carbon credit

Potential of forest economy in Vietnam

PM requests to develop EV charging infrastructure in apartment buildings

HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1

April 03, 2026

Credit growth mainly focused on economic growth drivers as well as businesses and production sectors.

Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1

Central bank outlines measures to stabilize interest rates

byKỳ Phong

Real estate continues to lead M&A activity

byHoàng Bách

Crypto assets defined as non-taxable objects for VAT purposes

byHạ Chi

San Francisco Mayor pledges to promote investment in Vietnam’s International Financial Center

byPham Long

Govn't approves $303mln boost to fuel price stabilisation fund

byHoàng Sơn

How to access transition finance?

byHong Ha

HCMC identifies 9 key tech pillars

April 03, 2026

The city has selected nine strategic technology groups with 26 priority product categories, ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and 5G/6G networks to blockchain, semiconductors, new energy, cloud computing, and biotechnology.

A symmetry between large enterprises and startups

April 03, 2026

Though wildly different in scale, the coming together of major enterprises and startups to resolve specific problems represents a viable shared approach.