Social housing development accelerated as urban affordability pressures mount
40 new social housing projects launched in the first four months of 2026 with nearly 37,000 apartments.
PM asks for comprehensive overhaul of foreign affairs
At a working session with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 11, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung underlined that the 14th National Party Congress identified promoting foreign affairs and international integration as a “regular and key task”, reflecting a major shift in strategic thinking and the Party’s high regard for diplomacy.
Small Modular Reactors: Strategic Solutions for Vietnam's Energy Security
The "Small Modular Reactors: Strategic Solutions for Vietnam's Energy Security" conference held on May 11 in Hanoi brought together global nuclear leaders and top Vietnamese corporations to forge a sustainable roadmap for the nation's clean energy transition.
Vietnam M&A Association launched
The Vietnam Mergers & Acquisitions Association expected to become a strategic platform linking businesses, investors, financial institutions and advisory firms while helping standardize and professionalize Vietnam’s growing M&A market.
Vietnam's major advantage in technology race
Professor Augustine Ha Ton Vinh, Head of the Executive Education and Corporate Training Program at California Miramar University (CMU) in Vietnam, tells Huyen Thuong about Vietnam’s national aspirations which are seen as a major advantage in the technology race.
Construction ministry proposes to abolish, simplify, and decentralize 157 administrative procedures
The move is followed a comprehensive review of all 454 administrative procedures under its jurisdiction by the ministry in April.
First 1.1 million doses of lumpy skin disease vaccine exported to South Korea
South Korea currently has a high demand for LSD vaccines for its national vaccination program, as the disease has emerged in the country over the past two to three years.
Intel plans to expand semiconductor investment in Vietnam
The move expected to help strengthen Vietnam’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.
Vietnam seeks to boost agro-forestry-fishery exports beyond $74.2bln in 2026
Exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products recording encouraging growth during the first quarter and April.
Proactive planning for fruit and vegetable exports
Fruit and vegetable exporters have successfully met a host of technical barriers and other requirements and boosted exports by extraordinary amounts.
Vietnam officially recognises National Logistics Day and Logistics Week
May 6 each year will be observed as Vietnam Logistics Day.
Clear strategic benefits from Vietnam - Russia energy cooperation
Energy cooperation between Vietnam and Russia has been steadily moving from traditional frameworks to new endeavors.
Over 95% of Vietnam’s population to access airport within 100 kilometer radius by 2030
The figure is equal to other countries in Asia (Japan 99 per cent, South Korea 100 per cent, China 73.37 per cent, Malaysia 98.13 per cent, the Philippines 93.62 per cent and Thailand 88 per cent).
Vietnam-Sri Lanka Business Forum held in Colombo
At the event, a direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo was officially launched by Vietnam Airlines that is expected to commence operations in August 2026.
Finance and beyond support for Vietnam's startups
The newly-launched Ho Chi Minh City Venture Capital Fund is expected to attract private capital and support innovation and technology startups within the ecosystem in various ways.
Cooperative documents exchanged between Vietnam and Sri Lanka
The event took place as part of the State visit to Sri Lanka by Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam.
Vietnam, India enter a new chapter of future-oriented cooperation
The State visit to India by Vietnam's General Secretary of the Communist Party and President To Lam marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries officially elevated their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (ECSP).
New opportunities for M&A in renewable energy
Mr. Giles Cooper, Partner at Allens, Hanoi Branch, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy that changes in policy framework will unlock new deal opportunities and structures in renewable energy M&A activities in Vietnam.
Vietnam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership
The agreement was reached by General Secretary and President To Lam and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during their summit meeting in Colombo on May 8.
South Korea's Bithumb partners with SSI Digital to develop digital asset exchange
The partnership coming as Vietnam moves forward with plans to pilot a regulated digital asset market.