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Towards environmentally friendly industrial parks
A recently-released technical guideline offers direction to industrial parks on water reuse and meeting environmental protection requirements.
Business
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.
Digital Biz
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.
Foreign credit institutions allowed to conduct int’l payments via accounts in Vietnam
Under a new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam, such payments and money transfers can be conducted from September 19, 2026.
Toward broad-based progress in business environment
Representatives of various industries in Vietnam discuss the current business climate and what may be required for them to contribute to the country’s lofty growth goals.