VET Exclusive
Pressure on Vietnam’s growth targets
Vietnam’s growth targets for this year and beyond are at significant threat from the conflict in the Middle East.
VET Exclusive
Real estate businesses in face of buffeting
A host of factors, both emerging and longstanding, have been buffeting construction and real estate companies in the opening months of 2026.
Investment
HCMC breaks ground on massive projects, paving the way for 'mega-city' status
The Metro Line No. 2 (Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section), located in the new Thu Thiem urban area, has a total investment of nearly VND46.3 trillion ($1.73 billion).
Exports of computers, electronics and components hit $29.26 bln in 4M
Key export markets including the US, China, and the EU.
FDI Attraction Strategy
While its FDI performance in 2024 was notable, the time has nonetheless come for Vietnam to adopt a bold and integrated new FDI strategy.
Vietnam, Switzerland ink deal for urban development program
Set to run from 2025 to 2030, the program reinforces Switzerland’s long-term support for Vietnam’s urban sector.
Buon Ma Thuot airport proposed for expansion
The airport in Central Highlands' Dak Lak province expected to handle 5 million passengers and 10,000 tons of cargo annually by 2030.
Binh Dinh Port development plan seeks $290 mln by 2030
The total cargo throughput at Binh Dinh seaport reached approximately 11,930,000 tons in 2024, with average annual cargo growth rate for the period 2020 - 2024 reaching 6%.
A foreign investor eyes $2 bln investment project in Quang Binh
C&D Group and its partners have expressed plans to invest in a large-scale pulp and finished paper production project in the central province.