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A driving force for green transition
Vietnam has officially introduced a carbon exchange, marking a major step toward its net-zero goals and a market-driven approach to reducing emissions.
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Financial architecture for economic growth
As Vietnam looks to modernize its growth model, policymakers are betting that International Financial Centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang can help channel the capital needed to power the country’s next stage of economic development.
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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.
Electricity supply during dry season to remain stable
The Quang Trach I Thermal Power Plant Project is projected to connect the first turbine to the grid in February, with commercial operation expected in May 2026.
Prime Minister asks Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology to accelerate implementation of strategic resolutions
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are inevitable trends, strategic choices, and top priorities in investment and development.
PM orders completion of national land database by 2026 milestones
Directive No 05 calls for an urgent mobilization of resources to accelerate cadastral mapping, land registration, and the development of a comprehensive national land database.
Planning adjustments for Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem new urban area approved
The People’s Committee of the southern city stated that this local planning adjustment aims to realize projects on the priority list and implement policies to attract strategic investors under the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 260/2025/QH15.
YADEA Vietnam's $100mln electric motorbike manufacturing plant set to open in Bac Ninh
Designed as a smart manufacturing facility, the plant is expected to add momentum to Vietnam’s electric motorbike industry.
Gold prices surging significantly after Tet holiday
Gold prices in Vietnam jumping by between VND3.6 million and VND5.6 million ($137–$213) per tael on February 23.