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Vietnam and Nordic countries explore new business opportunities under EFTA Free Trade Agreement

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Stein Iversen, spoke with Nhu Quynh during the Nordic Business Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29, where business leaders and policymakers discussed opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between Vietnam and the Nordic countries, particularly following the signing of the Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement.

Business

Rosatom, Vietnam discuss Dong Nai nuclear science and technology center project

The proposed Nuclear Science and Technology Center in Dong Nai will feature a 10 MW research reactor, with the potential to be upgraded to 15 MW, alongside a scientific and industrial laboratory complex. The two sides are continuing discussions on technical requirements and the construction contract…

Vietnam Today

Vietnam among 20 economies with the lowest public debt ratios

Debt levels vary considerably, reflecting differences in borrowing requirements, economic conditions and public finances.

Business

Petrovietnam accelerates strategic solutions for extraction, green transition

Vietnam Today

Vietnam needs integrated solutions to accelerate clean energy transition: experts

Business

Khanh Hoa seeks approval for 79,700-ha Van Phong Special EZ

The Van Phong Special Economic Zone is envisioned as an international maritime transshipment hub, a center for energy and marine industries, and a high-end coastal tourism destination.

Society

HCMC urged to align 100-year vision with population trends and housing needs

According to the HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA), the southern city’s population forecasting is one of the most important foundations for determining housing demand and planning urban space.

Vietnam and Nordic countries explore new business opportunities under EFTA Free Trade Agreement

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Vietnam among 20 economies with the lowest public debt ratios

October 30, 2026

Debt levels vary considerably, reflecting differences in borrowing requirements, economic conditions and public finances.

Vietnam needs integrated solutions to accelerate clean energy transition: experts

Vietnam joins Artemis accords on space exploration

byHa Chi

New regulations on issuing accounts for greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits

byNgoc Lan

Vietnam holds 71 billion-ton CO2 storage potential, unlocking CCUS opportunities in oil and gas

byTung Duong

Vietnam pushes practical AI adoption across the economy

byHa Chi

Vietnam and ASEAN move to elevate position in global value chain

byNhu Quỳnh

Government regular July meeting held

byTiến Dũng

Vietnam and Nordic countries explore new business opportunities under EFTA Free Trade Agreement

October 30, 2026

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Stein Iversen, spoke with Nhu Quynh during the Nordic Business Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29, where business leaders and policymakers discussed opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between Vietnam and the Nordic countries, particularly following the signing of the Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement.

Petrovietnam accelerates strategic solutions for extraction, green transition

Vietnam needs integrated solutions to accelerate clean energy transition: experts

byVu Khue

Khanh Hoa seeks approval for 79,700-ha Van Phong Special EZ

byThien Di

HCMC urged to align 100-year vision with population trends and housing needs

byThien An

Quang Ninh woos Indonesian businesses with investment incentives, eyes Halal value chain

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First renewable-powered electric barge advances Vietnam’s green logistics

byHong Quang

Hanoi leads nation in FDI inflows in 6M with $3.68 billion

byNgân Hà

Rosatom, Vietnam discuss Dong Nai nuclear science and technology center project

Vietnam needs integrated solutions to accelerate clean energy transition: experts

First renewable-powered electric barge advances Vietnam’s green logistics

Multiple levels of value

Vietnam among 20 economies with the lowest public debt ratios

October 30, 2026

Debt levels vary considerably, reflecting differences in borrowing requirements, economic conditions and public finances.

Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November

byLan Anh

Pressure mounts to speed up science and tech budget payout

byHa Chi

HSBC arranges $105 million green loan for EVNNPC's energy storage investment

byMinh Huy

A step up the capital ladder

byNgoc Thanh

At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates

byTung Thu

Broader access to purchasing power

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Vietnam and Nordic countries explore new business opportunities under EFTA Free Trade Agreement

October 30, 2026

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Stein Iversen, spoke with Nhu Quynh during the Nordic Business Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29, where business leaders and policymakers discussed opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between Vietnam and the Nordic countries, particularly following the signing of the Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement.

Rosatom, Vietnam discuss Dong Nai nuclear science and technology center project

October 30, 2026

The proposed Nuclear Science and Technology Center in Dong Nai will feature a 10 MW research reactor, with the potential to be upgraded to 15 MW, alongside a scientific and industrial laboratory complex. The two sides are continuing discussions on technical requirements and the construction contract…