Investment
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.
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.
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.