Investment
Government sets timeline for Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project
The projected 403-km railway expected to start in December, 2025 and complete by 2030.
Investment
Gov't proposes $143 mln funding increase for the projected Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway
Construction minister highlighted two primary factors driving the increase: compensation, support, and resettlement expenses and construction costs.
Business
US confirms Vietnamese steel exports free of Chinese materials
The latest ruling suggests that Vietnamese enterprises may continue participating in the US certification mechanism by demonstrating compliance, cooperating with authorities.
Quang Tri adjusts master plan for Southeast Economic Zone
The move aims to transform the area into a comprehensive economic zone, fully exploiting the potential and advantages of various economic sectors.
Cyberattacks surge in 2024, targeting Vietnamese agencies and businesses
46.15% of agencies and businesses reported experiencing at least one cyberattack in the past year, with 6.77% facing frequently.
Strong recovery of retail industry
On the occasion of the Cool Product Awards 2024, hosted by Tap chi Kinh te Viet Nam / Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy on December 20, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan, Vice President of the Association of Vietnam Retailers, tells the media group about the retail market’s growth story in 2024 and how businesses must adapt quickly to technological and consumer shifts.
Lao Cai to become trade hub linking Vietnam, ASEAN, and China
This will be achieved through the development of modern and synchronized transportation infrastructure.
Tech diplomacy to be further promoted
At a conference on international economic integration on December 20, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for further promotion of tech diplomacy, with focus on semiconductor, artificial intelligence, aerospace, marine space, and underground space.
Techfest Vinh Phuc 2024 opens
Vietnam has around 4,000 innovative startups.