Investment Regulations on gold trading tightened The maximum fine of up to VND400 million (approximately $15,200) will be applied following a new decree issued by the Government.
Investment Construction of Vietnam's first high-speed railway expected to start by end-2026 The North-South high-speed railway is planned to span approximately 1,541 km from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City with a design speed of 350 km/h.
Vietnam aims for 7-10 public tech research institutes to enter global top 30% The program specifically targets public research academies, institutes, centers, and public higher education institutions across the country. December 30, 2025
PM asks for efforts to achieve double-digit growth in 2026 Vietnam's 2025 GDP growth estimated at around 8%. December 30, 2025
HCMC designates 64 agricultural land plots for pilot commercial housing The conversion of these areas is expected to provide a substantial supply of new housing for the city's residents. December 30, 2025
Vung Tau calls for investment in 12 projects across multiple sectors The local government will create favorable conditions for investors to conduct site surveys, provide necessary documentation, and continue to update project planning details. December 30, 2025
Trade promotion: the leverage to propel Vietnam into the Top 15 global trading powers During the 2020–2025 period, nearly 1,000 trade promotion projects with a total budget of over VND800 billion ($30.4 million) were implemented. December 30, 2025
Hue city seeks investors for three social housing projects Total investment capital estimated at VND4.4 trillion ($167 million). December 29, 2025