Ministry of Finance to encourage AI and semiconductor R&D

Ministry of Finance to encourage AI and semiconductor R&D

The Ministry of Finance has spoken of Vietnam's great potential as a regional semiconductor and AI hub at an NIC policy forum.
Trade minister speaks of harmonious trade relationship with the US

Trade minister speaks of harmonious trade relationship with the US

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien has conducted Vietnam's first ministerial-level meeting with the new US administration since taking office.
Vietnam’s ICT industry poised for strong growth

Vietnam’s ICT industry poised for strong growth

Vietnam’s ICT industry is on a fast track to growth, driven by ambitious revenue targets, bold investments in cutting-edge tech, and strong policy support.

Vietnam’s ICT industry poised for strong growth

Vietnam’s ICT industry poised for strong growth
Vietnam’s ICT industry is on a fast track to growth, driven by ambitious revenue targets, bold investments in cutting-edge tech, and strong policy support.

Semiconductor industry rapidly evolving due to AI

Semiconductor industry rapidly evolving due to AI
Technology experts at the international conference on AI and Semiconductors (AISC) 2025, held in Hanoi, have discussed the relationship between AI development and AI-driven semiconductors, suggesting a symbiotic relationship.

Vietnam still primary investing beneficiary

Vietnam still primary investing beneficiary
Vietnam continues to be a key destination for international investment and expansion, as demonstrated by the sustained growth in foreign investment throughout 2024 and reinforced by the 49 per cent on-year increase in January.

Vietnamese food creates buzz at Foodex Japan

Vietnamese food creates buzz at Foodex Japan
The top Vietnamese food and beverage companies showcased the best of Vietnam's agricultural offering at the Foodex Japan exhibition in Tokyo.

Ministry of Finance to encourage AI and semiconductor R&D

Ministry of Finance to encourage AI and semiconductor R&D
The Ministry of Finance has spoken of Vietnam's great potential as a regional semiconductor and AI hub at an NIC policy forum.

Koreans primed for high-tech investment

Koreans primed for high-tech investment
South Korean businesses are expected to put more money into tech fields such as AI, semiconductors, and green energy to make Vietnam a global investment hub.

M&As in crucial sectors poised for rapid expansion

M&As in crucial sectors poised for rapid expansion
Following the downturn, Vietnam’s merger and acquisition landscape is set to gain momentum in 2025, driven by spearhead industries from technology to manufacturing.

FPT signs $67 million framework agreement with KMP Aryadhana

FPT signs $67 million framework agreement with KMP Aryadhana
Vietnamese IT firm FPT signed a $67 million master service agreement on March 10 with KMP Aryadhana, Indonesia's leading innovation cooperative.

Legal improvements will help engage European investment into Vietnam

Legal improvements will help engage European investment into Vietnam
Europe and Vietnam have fostered strong ties since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1990, and the progress Vietnam has achieved since then is truly remarkable.

M&As in crucial sectors poised for rapid expansion

M&As in crucial sectors poised for rapid expansion
Following the downturn, Vietnam’s merger and acquisition landscape is set to gain momentum in 2025, driven by spearhead industries from technology to manufacturing.
ACCA and KPMG forge path for business leaders to pioneer ESG excellence

ACCA and KPMG forge path for business leaders to pioneer ESG excellence

With a shared vision for sustainable development and a mission to enhance professional excellence in finance and accounting, ACCA and KPMG have joined forces.
Vietnam's M&A landscape mirrors global trends

Vietnam's M&A landscape mirrors global trends

The merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape in Vietnam is mirroring global trends, with a focus on key industries in a dynamic environment.
Sandbox for crypto assets in Vietnam: if not now, when?

Sandbox for crypto assets in Vietnam: if not now, when?

Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic cryptocurrency markets.

Gearing human resources towards business success amidst evolving challenges

Gearing human resources towards business success amidst evolving challenges
The changing needs of Vietnam's workforce, particularly those of the younger generation, are driving the need for businesses to adapt their strategies to attract and retain top talent.

The promising future of Vietnam’s golf tourism

The promising future of Vietnam’s golf tourism
The future of Vietnam's golf industry and golf tourism looks highly promising in the coming years

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives
AIA Vietnam is navigating the promising yet challenging Vietnamese life insurance market under the helm of newly appointed CEO Andrew Loh

Innovation for future communities

Innovation for future communities
Official development assistance can act as the playing field for nations. Vietnam is no exception, having benefited from such assistance over the years in the building of many structures and systems up and down the country.

SABECO: 2023 journey of community development

SABECO: 2023 journey of community development
By continuously supporting the younger generation to develop its talents, and spending large sums on activities for its staff, SABECO is showing its relentless sustainable development efforts and making positive contributions to the community.

Japan's erex obtains subsidy for biomass co-firing project in Vietnam

Japan's erex obtains subsidy for biomass co-firing project in Vietnam
Japanese renewable energy firm Erex Co., Ltd. will receive a subsidy for biomass fuel co-firing tests at coal-fired power facilities in Vietnam.

Pacifico Energy eyes major wind energy investments in Vietnam

Pacifico Energy eyes major wind energy investments in Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Nate Franklin, chairman of Pacifico Energy Group from the United States, on March 12 to discuss wind power projects.

EIB and SBV deepen green finance cooperation to support energy transition

EIB and SBV deepen green finance cooperation to support energy transition
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on March 12 announced commitments to deepening their cooperation.

ACCA event highlights technology's role in sustainability practices

ACCA event highlights technology's role in sustainability practices
An ACCA-organised conference on applying technology to sustainability practices took place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 12.

Hanoi’s serviced apartment sector benefits from surging FDI

Hanoi’s serviced apartment sector benefits from surging FDI
The serviced apartment market in Hanoi is continuing to grow robustly.

Sembcorp and Becamex expand VSIP portfolio

Sembcorp and Becamex expand VSIP portfolio
Sembcorp Development and Becamex IDC expand portfolio of VSIP projects to 20.

Strengthen partnership and efforts to promote zero energy buildings in Vietnam

Strengthen partnership and efforts to promote zero energy buildings in Vietnam
Within the framework of the Zero Energy Building (ZEBHub) project, the Vietnam Sustainability Social Enterprise Co., Ltd. (VSSE) - the managing unit of the Energy Efficiency Network Vietnam (EEN-Vietnam) and CBRE Vietnam signed a MoU on February 25.

Prodezi Eco-Industrial Park holding infrastructure groundbreaking ceremony

Prodezi Eco-Industrial Park holding infrastructure groundbreaking ceremony
The groundbreaking ceremony for Prodezi Eco-Industrial Park was held in the Mekong Delta province of Long An on March 12.

Vietnam and EIB strengthen financial cooperation

Vietnam and EIB strengthen financial cooperation
Efforts are underway to deepen financial ties between Vietnam and the European Investment Bank.

VPBank builds digital branchless bank to serve millions of customers

VPBank builds digital branchless bank to serve millions of customers
To develop comprehensive AI, it is vital to create a seamless and strong digital ecosystem.

BPCE and Generali to create largest European asset manager

BPCE and Generali to create largest European asset manager
Generali and BPCE have signed a non-binding MoU to create a joint venture.

Asia Clean Capital Vietnam receives prestigious awards

Asia Clean Capital Vietnam receives prestigious awards
Two leaders from Asia Clean Capital Vietnam (ACCV) have been recognised with prestigious awards at Green Finance Week 2025 – Asia Edition. The event, organised by FirstVIEW, a leading global business intelligence company, took place on March 5, 2025, in Singapore.

Top travel trends favoured by Asian tourists in 2025

Top travel trends favoured by Asian tourists in 2025
Digital travel platform Agoda has recently updated the latest travel trends through its 2025 Travel Trends Survey.

Government members for 2021-2026 term

Government members for 2021-2026 term
During its 9th extraordinary session, the 15th National Assembly passed Resolution No. 176/2025/QH15 on the Government's organisational structure and Resolution No. 177/2025/QH15 on the number of cabinet members, both for its current term.

Vietnam's FDI inflow soars by 48.6 pc in January

Vietnam's FDI inflow soars by 48.6 pc in January
More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funnelled into Vietnam in January, a year-on-year surge of 48.6 per cent, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Lunar New Year 2025: Int'l searches for hotels in Vietnam up by 139 pc

Lunar New Year 2025: Int'l searches for hotels in Vietnam up by 139 pc
The Lunar New Year 2025 tourism season has seen exceptional growth. Accommodation searches from international tourists for Vietnam have surged by 139 per cent.

Vietnam ripe for ultra-rich tourism boost

Vietnam ripe for ultra-rich tourism boost
Vietnam is attempting to increase its allure to ultra-wealthy tourists in a way that would not only bring economic benefits, but also encourage a rise in service quality in the industry.

Trang An Landscape Complex tagged with economic value of $213 billion

Trang An Landscape Complex tagged with economic value of $213 billion
The Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been estimated to have a total economic value of $213 billion.

Farming meets tourism, how Vietnam is cultivating new travel experiences

Farming meets tourism, how Vietnam is cultivating new travel experiences
As global tourism continues to diversify, agricultural tourism has emerged as a promising avenue, fostering rural economic growth, preserving indigenous cultures, and encouraging environmental conservation.

Vietnam emerges as top tourism hot hotspot

Vietnam emerges as top tourism hot hotspot
Global searches for Vietnamese accommodation have jumped 15-30 per cent from late November 2024 to January this year compared to 2023. The momentum continued into early February 2025, with searches climbing 30-45 per cent.

Trang An Classic 2025 to tee off in Ninh Binh in April

Trang An Classic 2025 to tee off in Ninh Binh in April
Part of the VGA Development Tour 2025 - a professional golf circuit in Vietnam, the tournament boasts a prize pool of 300 million VND (12,000 USD), promising to deliver thrilling competitions among 100 golfers, including both domestic and foreign players living in Vietnam.

Vietnamese karate artists prepare for SEA Games

Vietnamese karate artists prepare for SEA Games
The Vietnamese karate team won six golds and topped the medal tally at last year's Games in Cambodia. Prior to that, in the 31st SEA Games on home turf, they earned seven gold medals and also finished first.

Women's national football teams have new head coach

Women's national football teams have new head coach
Okiyama Masahiko, a Japanese coach with over three decades of experience in football, has been appointed as the new head coach of Vietnam's U17 and U20 women's football teams.

BritCham Run 2025 to open in Ho Chi Minh City

BritCham Run 2025 to open in Ho Chi Minh City
BritCham Fun Run 2025 promises more exciting activities than ever.

Hanoi aims to turn polluted To Lich River into green space

Hanoi aims to turn polluted To Lich River into green space
The Hanoi People’s Committee has also given in-principle approval to a wastewater system project in the West Lake area, with an estimated budget of over 99 billion VND (3.88 million USD) funded by Tay Ho district.

PM chairs meeting of 14th National Party Congress’s sub-committee for socio-economic affairs

PM chairs meeting of 14th National Party Congress’s sub-committee for socio-economic affairs
He requested that the draft report must adopt innovative, breakthrough thinking, methodologies, approaches, and practices, in alignment with the global and regional situations as well as the country's development requirements...

Supporting students in mountainous areas: from heart to heart

Supporting students in mountainous areas: from heart to heart
The Swing for the Kids scholarship fund has granted more than 21,000 scholarships for poor students and supported upgrades of learning facilities across Vietnam.

Panasonic plants mangrove forest in Thai Binh province

Panasonic plants mangrove forest in Thai Binh province
Panasonic has taken part in a project to plant 10,000 trees in Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve.

Thailand affirms commitment to boost foreign investment

Thailand affirms commitment to boost foreign investment
Speaking at the "Ignite Thailand: Invest in Endless Opportunities" event hosted by the Board of Investment (BOI) on March 12, Paetongtarn highlighted the government’s efforts to foster investor confidence, ensure resource and human capital readiness, and showcase Thailand as a secure and rewarding investment destination.

Thai government urged to set up 'war room' to tackle US tariffs

Thai government urged to set up 'war room' to tackle US tariffs
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is calling on the government to establish a "war room" to address tariff threats from the administration of US President Donald Trump.

Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant

Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant
The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte took place on March 11 morning (local time), right after he arrived at an airport in the capital Manila.

Indonesia targets 100 per cent waste management by 2029

Indonesia targets 100 per cent waste management by 2029
A primary measure to reach this goal is the closure of landfill sites still operating with open dumping systems.