Vietnam maintains stable AI outlook in 2026 survey
By Thanh Van
May 18, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam's overall AI score held steady, moving from from 58.5 points in 2025 to 58.4 points in 2026, according to the 2026 WIN World AI Index, released to coincide with World Telecommunication Day on May 17.
International consultants eye Vietnam’s North-South high-speed rail feasibility contract
By Nguyen Huong
May 16, 2026 | 10:00
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction is conducting market consultations and promoting bidding information to domestic and international consulting firms for Package TV02, the consultancy service for preparing the feasibility study of the North-South high-speed railway.
Ministry of Finance and ADB push for efficiency in foreign-funded projects
By Huyen Thuy
May 16, 2026 | 10:00
The Ministry of Finance and Asian Development Bank (ADB) are stepping up coordination with central localities to accelerate project implementation, improve foreign loan utilisation, and mobilise financing for green and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Vietnamese businesses enter new era of AI-driven management and operations
By Minh Vu
May 16, 2026 | 09:00
AI is no longer viewed merely as a supporting tool, but is increasingly becoming an operational foundation that directly influences how organisations make decisions, design workflows and structure management systems, a conference has heard.
Vietnam Customs accelerates AI and digital transformation
By Nguyen Huong
May 16, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam’s Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has assigned two key priorities to the customs sector: completing the institutional framework and accelerating the deployment of digital customs, as the country faces mounting customs clearance pressure alongside increasingly complex cargo control requirements.
HalalViet centre launched to help Vietnamese firms tap global market
By Phuong Thu
May 15, 2026 | 17:39
The launch of the HalalViet Promotion and Experience Centre in Hanoi on May 15 marks a broader effort to build a long-term and systematic approach for Vietnamese businesses to penetrate the rapidly growing global Halal economy.
Major retailers post strong growth as consumer demand rebounds
By Song Thuy
May 15, 2026 | 11:21
Vietnam’s leading retailers reported strong first-quarter earnings growth as consumer demand gradually recovered and modern retail channels gained momentum, though analysts warn inflationary pressures could temper spending ahead.
Foreign investors seek stronger policies
By Phuong Thu
May 15, 2026 | 10:24
Foreign business associations have called on Vietnam to accelerate administrative reforms, improve policy consistency, and address legal bottlenecks to maintain its attractiveness as a destination for high-quality foreign direct investment.
Next-generation FDI to prioritise technology transfer
By Phuong Thu
May 15, 2026 | 10:11
Vietnam’s approach to attracting next-generation FDI is shifting, with the participation of domestic enterprises in global supply chains becoming a central measure of investment quality.
Vietnam targets $300 billion digital technology industry by 2030
By Nguyen Huong
May 14, 2026 | 17:56
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung approved a key decision on May 13, approving the digital technology industry development programme for 2026-2030.
Tax sector eyes 20 per cent GDP revenue mobilisation in 2026-2030
By Tuyet Thuy
May 13, 2026 | 18:20
The Finance Ministry has tasked the tax sector with boosting budget revenue mobilisation, expanding taxation in the digital economy and accelerating smart tax administration reforms for 2026-2030.
Home demand drives property credit
By Hazy Tran
May 13, 2026 | 09:18
As policy steers credit towards end-users, Vietnam’s property lending is increasingly anchored in real housing demand, with stable growth masking a deeper shift in how capital is allocated.
Vietnam and Canada seek to advance trade and investment ties
By Thanh Van
May 12, 2026 | 16:56
On May 11, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel discussed measures to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties and advance negotiations on the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
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