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.
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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).
Central Quang Tri province plans new 1,400ha urban area
The projected urban area is designated as a future hub for economic and cultural exchange within the Greater Mekong Subregion.
PM asks to accelerate simplification of administrative procedures
According to the Prime Minister’s Dispatch No.69/CD-TTg, dated May 22, 2025, all business-related administrative procedures must be processed online by the end of 2025.
HCMC, Finland's Tampere partner on innovation, digitalization
A delegation from Tampere, led by Deputy Mayor Jouni Markkanen, visited and worked with HCMC C4IR on May 21.
HCM City attracts $1.425 bln of FDI in Q1
By the end of March, there were 13,856 active FDI projects in the southern city with a combined registered capital of over $59.44 billion.
Green transition on the way up
Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy sought the opinions of various stakeholders on Vietnam’s move towards a green transition and sustainable development.
PM asks to ensure transparent environment for international financial center in Vietnam
The center must be a “free and equal playing field", according to the Prime Minister.