Business

Covering around 10,000ha in central Quang Tri province, the zone is planned as a multifunctional economic hub featuring industrial parks, seaports, thermal power facilities, trade and services, and tourism.

According to the 2026 GFCI 39 index, the southern city of Vietnam jumped 11 places to rank 84th out of 120 global financial centers, securing the third-highest position in Southeast Asia.

The Government has approved a National Program on AI Human Resources Development through 2030, with a vision to 2035.

A recent InsightAsia study found that customers are spending more and more time inside convenience stores, and not always for shopping.

Ugandan Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Ms. Betty O. Bigombe, expressed her hope that Vietnamese investors would increase their presence in Uganda to add value to local products, thereby turning Uganda into a gateway for Vietnamese businesses to reach the wider African market.

In the first half of 2026, Vietnam-New Zealand trade turnover reached $845 million, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2025.