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Vietnam, Singapore seek deeper technology cooperation
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had earlier proposed promoting connectivity between VNeID and Singpass.
Digital Biz
Da Nang accelerates crypto sandbox and RWA tokenization for infrastructure funding
Amid Vietnam’s evolving legal framework for digital assets, the central city is pioneering controlled regulatory sandboxes for crypto solutions while advancing Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization to finance multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects.
Business
Samsung Vietnam contributes 17.1% of group revenue
Samsung Electronics reporting consolidated revenue of $205.6 billion in the first six months of the year.
US section 301 tariffs create new competitive pressures for Vietnamese seafood
These tariffs apply to goods from 60 trading partners of the United States, with standard rates set at 10% or 12.5%. Vietnam has been placed in the group subject to the higher 12.5% rate.
Hanoi to roll out 81 sub-zoning plans for 100-year vision
Under Plan No. 331/KH-UBND enacted on August 24, Hanoi establishes a comprehensive policy framework to prepare 81 urban and sector-specific plans, accelerating the realization of the Capital’s 100-year Master Plan.
Vietnam, Singapore bolster cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and green finance
Both sides agreed to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, aiming for breakthroughs in AI, semiconductors, the digital economy, green finance, and high-quality human resource training.
Vietnam, Singapore eye top strategic tech partner status in SE Asia
During the first Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue on August 25, the two sides issued the Vietnam-Singapore Joint Statement on the Technology Connectivity Strategy.
Agricultural cooperation plays key role in Vietnam-India bilateral trade
The two countries targeting $25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
Ministry backs early investment for Pleiku - Le Thanh Expressway
If approved by the competent authorities, the projected Pleiku - Le Thanh Expressway is expected to undergo investment preparation in 2026–2027, with construction commencing and reaching basic completion before 2030.