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HCM City partners with Binance to advance Int'l Financial Centre development

The HCM City Department of Finance and Binance on November 26 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation to accelerate the development of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC – HCMC).

HCM City advances cooperation with WEF, Ant International

Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc today held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based Ant International.

Vietnam ready to accelerate high-impact PPP projects

Vietnam’s PPP model will play an increasingly critical role in delivering modern, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

Vietnam’s top three agricultural exports set new global records

Vietnam’s agricultural sector is celebrating an unprecedented milestone: coffee, cashew, and pepper - three of its flagship exports - have simultaneously set new historical records, both in quantity and export value.

Vietnam's digital economy hits $39 billion, AI and e-commerce drive growth

Vietnam’s digital economy is on track to hit USD 39 billion by the end of 2025, reflecting a 17% growth from the previous year.

Fierce head-to-head showdowns shape Vietnam’s car market landscape

Vietnam’s auto market continues to witness intense rivalries between major brands, with Toyota and Mitsubishi engaged in two high-stakes face-offs in the B-SUV and pickup segments.

Lack of import rule forces businesses to buy from unaccounted-for gold sources

The inability to legally access imported gold through a clear policy mechanism has forced businesses to use unaccounted-for gold sources to maintain production and supply to the market.

State Bank issues emergency directive to aid storm-ravaged regions

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued an urgent directive requiring credit institutions to implement relief measures for customers impacted by Typhoons No. 12 and 13 across central Vietnam.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s son named CEO of VinMetal amid Pomina comeback

Pham Nhat Quan Anh, the son of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has been appointed CEO of VinMetal, while veteran executive Do Tien Si is returning to lead Pomina Steel in a strategic leadership shake-up backed by Vingroup.

RoK supports SMEs in securing stable production bases in Vietnam

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) on November 25 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) to strengthen cooperation in supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Vietnam ready to accelerate high-impact PPP projects

Vietnam’s PPP model will play an increasingly critical role in delivering modern, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

North–South bullet train: Why private funding beats public investment

A leading economist calls direct private investment with 80% state loans the only realistic solution for the high-speed railway.

Vietnam revises high-tech law to lure top-tier FDI and retain tech giants

Vietnam’s revised high-tech law introduces targeted incentives to attract real high-tech investment and reduce policy waste.

Pham Nhat Vuong ranks among top 101 richest people in the world

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has reached a new milestone, ranking 101st among the world’s wealthiest individuals, driven by a sharp surge in VinGroup stock prices and the growing strength of his business empire.

Tea brings new life to the once-barren hills of Thanh Hoa

Once barren, Tho Binh now grows over 400 hectares of tea, earning farmers hundreds of millions of dong annually.

Syre plans to build 'gigascale' textile recycling plant in central Vietnam

Swedish textile recycling company Syre is accelerating plans to develop a global network of recycling plants, with its first gigascale factory expected to break ground in 2027 in central Gia Lai province of Vietnam.

VN to stop accepting passports for banking transactions from January 1, 2026

Under the new regulations, customers must use a chip-based ID card, a standard ID card, or a level-2 electronic ID for identity verification. Passports will no longer be considered valid identification documents for banking procedures.

Vietnam earns 1.1 billion USD from shrimp exports to China

Shrimp exports to China and Hong Kong reached 1.1 billion USD in the first 10 months of this year, marking a significant rise of 64%, the highest growth among all markets.

APEC arbitration centre debuts office in Da Nang

The APEC Vietnam International Commercial Arbitration Centre has opened a branch in the central city to promote commercial arbitration and mediation services for businesses and investors involved in dispute settlement in central Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines launches first Jakarta-Hanoi direct flight

Using Airbus A321 aircraft, which can accommodate up to 185 passengers, the Hanoi–Jakarta direct service is expected to further promote bilateral economic, trade and tourism exchanges.