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.
Investment
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.
Investment
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.
Vietnam targets 95% of population aged 15 and above to have bank accounts
The target is set in the draft National Financial Inclusion Strategy for the 2026-2030 period.
63,000-ton LNG shipment arrives at Thi Vai port
The vessel departed the Middle East and transited the Strait of Hormuz just before military tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran flared up.
Ca Mau plans $2.6 bln transport infrastructure push through 2030
The move aiming to improve connectivity and support economic growth in Vietnam’s southernmost province.
Thai Nguyen emerges as Vietnam’s Top FDI destination in early 2026
The driving force behind this breakthrough growth came from $1.31 billion in newly registered capital, along with $341.3 million in additional adjusted capital from ongoing projects in the northern province.
Trade and FDI continue to solidify Vietnam's position in global economic connectivity
In terms of scale, between 2026 and 2030, Vietnam is projected to achieve the 4th largest absolute growth in merchandise trade in the world, trailing only China, India, and the United States.
Over $2.3bln mobilized through G-bonds in 2M
In February alone, the State Treasury raised nearly VND34.5 trillion ($1.3 billion) through 12 government bond auctions.