Business
Total electricity production and imports reach over 203.5bln kWh in 7M
Coal-fired power continuing to account for more than half of the country’s electricity supply.
Banking & Finance
Domestic gold prices hit one-month high
Gold prices in the domestic market were priced at VND144.8 million ($5,505) per tael for selling and VND141.8 million ($5,391) per tael for buying, their highest levels since mid-July.
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Vietnamese SMEs in face of significant resource constraints
Grappling with myriad sustainability reporting requirements amid staffing limitations, Vietnamese SMEs will benefit greatly from accessing the assistance on offer from the Global Reporting Initiative.
Vietnam’s auto imports surge 37.3% in first half
Total import value of completely built-up cars and automotive parts reaching $6.68 billion in the first six months of 2026.
NIC Hoa Lac to become Vietnam-Japan technology cooperation hub
The hub will be serve as a venue for businesses, research institutes and universities jointly do research, test and develop products while connecting with investors.
An architect of a new development ecosystem
Ho Chi Minh City is looking to innovation and technology transfer in crafting a sustainable investment ecosystem to boost its competitiveness.
Da Nang, Amazon partner to promote online exports in central Vietnam
The partnership expected to provide an important foundation for closer coordination in supporting businesses to access international markets.
Wider access to capital for aviation
Vietnam’s aviation sector heads into a future marked by the increasing involvement of the private sector in airlines and airports.
Quang Tri's proposed FTZ requires investment of up to $4.4bln
The proposed free trade zone in the central province would follow a multi-site, smart model, connecting seaports, border gates and East-West transport corridors.