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Phu Tho province breaks ground on five key projects worth $290m
The largest is Thinh Minh Industrial Park, covering nearly 430 hectares with investment of over VND4.8 trillion ($182 million).
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EWEC-Da Nang 2026 trade, tourism and investment fair opens
The event has evolved beyond a conventional product exhibition into a platform for promoting the economic, investment, trade and tourism potential of localities along the East-West Economic Corridor.
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Vietnam targets 10,000 highly skilled AI professionals by 2030
The Government has approved a National Program on AI Human Resources Development through 2030, with a vision to 2035.
Convenience stores remain customers' preferred choice
A recent InsightAsia study found that customers are spending more and more time inside convenience stores, and not always for shopping.
Vietnam and ACIAR strengthen agricultural research cooperation to support green transition
New ACIAR investments worth A$3.3 million ($2.3 million) aim to support Vietnam’s coastal and riverside communities in improving their livelihoods, adapting to climate change, and fostering social inclusion...
Vietnam targets removal of EU ‘yellow card’ on IUU fishing in 2026
An acition plan has been issued to implement measures addressing recommendations made by the European Commission (EC).
Shaping shopping
Digital technologies, especially AI, are being increasingly used in the retail sector to boost sales by personalizing the customer experience.
HCM City adds four housing projects eligible for foreign ownership
As of August 2026, the southern city has designated 148 commercial housing projects in which foreign individuals and organizations are eligible to own residential properties.
Making Children Count: Vietnamese companies perform below the regional average across Asia in a new report by UNICEF
A review of 109 listed companies finds that child-related disclosure remains concentrated in community investment, with limited coverage of governance, business operations, and supply chains.