Tag: Vietnam

One more Vietnamese tech firm joins OpenAI Select Partner network

The participation of Vietnamese companies in OpenAI’s global partner network signals that the country’s technology sector is becoming more deeply involved in the global AI deployment value chain, moving beyond simply adopting existing AI tools.

August 05, 2025

Towards a modernized investment strategy

The focus of a particular session held within the recent 10th ASEAN Conference was on Vietnam’s transition to a modernized investment strategy.

August 05, 2025

Lien Khuong International Airport resumes operations after six-month upgrade

During the initial period after reopening, the airport in the Central Highlands is expected to handle around 36-40 flights per day and serve approximately 6,800 passengers daily.

August 05, 2025

VAT refunds surge 32% as tax authorities speed up processing

Value-added tax (VAT) refunds totalling VND111.73 trillion ($4.25 billion) as of August 11.

August 05, 2025

Total electricity production and imports reach over 203.5bln kWh in 7M

Coal-fired power continuing to account for more than half of the country’s electricity supply.

August 05, 2025

Domestic gold prices hit one-month high

Gold prices in the domestic market were priced at VND144.8 million ($5,505) per tael for selling and VND141.8 million ($5,391) per tael for buying, their highest levels since mid-July.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam’s auto imports surge 37.3% in first half

Total import value of completely built-up cars and automotive parts reaching $6.68 billion in the first six months of 2026.

August 05, 2025

HCM City disburses 41.2% of 2026 public investment capital

The southern city’s total public investment plan for 2026 stands at VND147.6 trillion ($5.6 billion).

August 05, 2025

Hue city attracts nearly $354m in investment in 7M

The central city granting investment approval to 11 new projects with combined registered capital of VND9.157 trillion ($348 million) during the first seven months of 2026.

August 05, 2025

Real estate credit reaches $196bln by end-June

Real estate loans accounting for 25.5% of total outstanding credit to the economy.

August 05, 2025

Firms from Vietnam and Singapore partner to develop cross-border digital trust infrastructure

The partnership between PILA and TOTM Technologies aims to establish a trusted digital verification platform for cross-border transactions, helping promote digital trade, reduce verification costs and strengthen trust among businesses, financial institutions and regulators.

August 05, 2025

PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chairing a meeting with the banking system to review monetary policy and credit activities during the first seven months of 2026.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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).

August 05, 2025

Vietnam rises to fourth among Asian destinations sought by European tourists

Vietnam also ranking among the three Asian destinations recording the fastest growth in interest among European travellers, according to a ranking recently released by digital travel platform Agoda.

August 05, 2025

Tax payments via e-Tax Mobile app rise 2.4-fold in 7M

Total value through the app during the period reaching VND45.018 trillion ($1.7 billion).

August 05, 2025

Vietnam’s cashless payment transactions rise 34.3% in first half

The total number of cashless payment transactions exceeding 15 billion, with a combined value of more than VND190 quadrillion ($7.27 trillion)

August 05, 2025

National Committee on Aviation Security and Facilitation established

The committee is tasked with studying and proposing policies, mechanisms and solutions to improve aviation security and facilitation, while monitoring the implementation of international civil aviation treaties to which Vietnam is a party.

August 05, 2025

Ha Tinh approves detailed plan for Vung Ang LNG storage facility

The central province's North Central LNG Storage Facility is designed to become a major LNG transshipment hub in central Vietnam, featuring integrated storage facilities and technical infrastructure for receiving, storing and supplying LNG to gas-fired power plants in the region.

August 05, 2025

Australian tourists to Vietnam up 22.5% in 7M

Australian arrivals reaching approximately 397,000 in the first 7 months of 2026, representing a 22.5% increase from the same period last year.

August 05, 2025

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