Investment
Quang Tri advances plan for integrated free trade zone
Under the proposed plan, the free trade zone will cover approximately 2,785 hectares and be divided into two key functional areas.
Digital Biz
HCM City earmarks $485mln for science, technology and digital transformation in 2026
The city ranks second nationwide in Vietnam's Provincial Innovation Index and has entered the world's top 100 startup ecosystems for the first time.
Banking & Finance
Six banks syndicate over $1 bln for HCMC-Trung Luong-My Thuan expressway expansion
The lending consortium includes Vietcombank as the lead arranger, alongside VietinBank, BIDV, Agribank, TPBank, and VPBank.
Proposal for a 7.8% increase in regional minimum wage for 2027 agreed upon
The proposal was agreed upon during the National Wage Council 's second meeting on July 16 and would increase monthly minimum wages by between VND340,000 ($12.94) and VND390,000 ($14.85), depending on the applicable regional wage zone.
High-tech industries drive Ninh Binh’s trade value to over $32.4 bln
Several of the northern province's key export commodities recorded significant growth, with laptop exports up 90.3%, trucks 35.4%, and passenger vehicles with 10 or more seats 13.6%.
HCMC proposes monthly support of up to $2,300 for businesses hiring experts
The policy specifically targets individuals working on key digital product research and production projects, semiconductors, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.
Potential for cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Russian partners
As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Hanoi approves a $2.8 bln project to upgrade dikes and clean up Nhue River
By upgrading the Nhue River system, the capital city aims to ensure proactive drainage and prevent flooding in inner-city areas, while progressively finalizing its approved general construction and drainage master plans.
MoST backs formation of Vietnam Advanced Manufacturing Research Center
Priority sectors for the center include automation, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing, digital factory transformation, green manufacturing, and enhancing supply chain resilience.