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.
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.
Hanoi expands housing supply with nearly 38,000 new social housing units approved
Hanoi is continuing to expand its housing supply across the social, rental and commercial segments as part of efforts to meet growing demand and improve housing affordability, according to a new report by the municipal People's Committee.
Continued conviction of foreign investors
Foreign investment into Vietnam surged in the first half of 2026, driven by manufacturing, high-tech industries, and record FDI disbursement as investors reinforced their confidence in the country’s long-term growth prospects.
Tay Ninh selects UAVs and AI as new growth drivers
Science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation will be the key drivers for the southern province's economic breakthrough in the coming period.
Chu Lai Open EZ aims to attract $5 bln in investment for 2026-2030
Key infrastructure goals include completing procedures for two new industrial parks in 2026 and ensuring at least five industrial parks are operational by 2030, with an average occupancy rate of approximately 70%.