Vietnam’s electricity output rises 9.3% in first eight months
Total electricty output reaching 235.82 billion kWh.
Quang Tri approves two wind power projects worth over $570mln
The two projects having a combined capacity of 400 MW.
Vietnam sees market upgrade as starting point for new stock market development cycle: PM
From September 21, Vietnam’s stock market will officially be classified as a “Secondary Emerging Market” under FTSE Russell’s classification framework.
National fund offers up to $114,000 for AI innovation projects
The National Technology Innovation Fund will prioritise AI applications in six areas: manufacturing and processing; agriculture and agricultural processing; healthcare and pharmaceuticals; logistics and supply chains; trade, services and corporate management; and state administrative agencies.
Nearly 230,000 new securities accounts opened in August
Domestic individual investors accounting for the overwhelming majority, opening 229,538 new accounts.
Construction sector maintains positive growth
The growth driven by increasing public investment disbursement and the recovery of the real estate market.
Action program to implement ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan approved
The action program will serve as a basis for Vietnamese ministries, agencies and relevant bodies to coordinate in implementing ASEAN connectivity.
Government calls for measures to strengthen domestic electronics and semiconductor supply chains
These measures aim to increase domestic value-added, competitiveness and Vietnam’s participation in global supply chains.
21st AAAP Animal Science Congress sets to open in Hanoi in October
The conference aiming to place sustainability at the heart of scientific research, technological innovation and policymaking for the livestock sector in the coming years.
Vietnam’s pepper exports rise 14.2% in 8M
The country exporting over 190,000 tons in the first eight months of 2026.
Vietnam sets two tourism growth scenarios for 2026
Vietnam aiming to welcome 27 million international visitors and 153 million domestic tourists in 2026, assuming tourism maintains its positive momentum and the impacts of conflicts in the Middle East are resolved soon.
PM calls for overhaul of fuel distribution system
The system should be restructured with intermediaries reduced as much as possible, input costs lowered and the fuel pricing mechanism reformed to ensure adequate supplies under all circumstances.
Vietnam targets $80-90bln in tourism revenue by 2030
The Government has issued an action plan to implement the Politburo Resolution on developing tourism into a leading economic sector.
Da Nang ranks sixth in Asia for returning international visitors
The strong repeat-visitor rate highlights the central city’s growing appeal among international travellers and reinforces its position as one of Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations.
Role for companies in education
Vietnam’s dreams of becoming a major player in semiconductors will only come to fruition if it can produce a skilled cohort of engineering graduates.
Vietnam's coffee exports hit $6 billion in eight months
Robusta remained the dominant product, accounting for 73.3% of the country’s total coffee export value in the period.
Vietnam to prioritise around 20 specialized semiconductor chip groups
Specialised chips are designed to perform specific tasks and are used in applications including AI cameras, IoT devices, robots, UAVs, telecommunications systems, power electronics and smart grids.
Avenues of cooperation
Opportunities exist for Vietnam to work with regional and global entities within the quantum ecosystem to carve out a position of its own.
A particularly promising partnership
Mr. Martin Kent, UK Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, tells Ngoc Lan about the emerging opportunities in AI, fintech, digital technologies, green finance, and high-value trade and investment between Vietnam and the UK.
Essential solutions for sustainable financial ecosystem
The UK will offer vital assistance to Vietnam to build a modern and sustainable financial ecosystem.