Danang and Laos seek deeper cooperation in semiconductors, AI and digital technology
By Nguyen Huong
August 30, 2026 | 10:55
Vietnamese and Lao officials explored Danang’s experience in digital transformation, semiconductor technology and AI during a visit from August 26-28.
Hanoi to break ground and inaugurate 16 infrastructure projects ahead of National Day
By Nguyen Kim
August 28, 2026 | 15:02
Hanoi People’s Committee sets a plan to break ground and inaugurate 16 works and projects, including 11 projects open to traffic and five to start on September 2.
China Eximbank prioritises financing for Lao Cai-Haiphong railway
By Nguyen Huong
August 28, 2026 | 14:53
On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from China Eximbank on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway.
Vietnam and Laos step up cooperation in finance, infrastructure and energy
By Nguyen Huong
August 28, 2026 | 14:46
The mid-term conference of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee for 2026 and the 19th meeting of the Steering Committee for the Cooperation Programme between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Finance were held in Danang on August 27.
Vietnam seeks stronger strategic autonomy and new growth drivers through AI and innovation
By Nguyen Huong
August 27, 2026 | 09:00
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang successfully concluded the Vietnam Leadership Programme (VLP) 2026 after three days of activities at Columbia University in New York, the United States, on August 26.
Debunking the investment funding question: Maybank
By Thanh Van
August 26, 2026 | 15:53
Vietnam’s growth ambitions hinge on sustaining 13–15 per cent annual credit growth during the 2026–2030 period, says a new Maybank report.
The ‘infrastructure’ connecting VBSP with borrowers
By Hong Thuy
August 26, 2026 | 15:28
Vietnam’s policy credit system relies on a grassroots network that connects VBSP with borrowers, channels capital to communities, monitors its use and strengthens financial discipline.
New Zealand boosts education engagement with Vietnam
By Khanh Linh
August 26, 2026 | 15:04
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Data and resilience drive Vietnam’s digital government
By Hazy Tran
August 25, 2026 | 18:21
Public-sector digital transformation is entering a new phase, with data becoming the foundation of governance, while the ability to connect, share, protect, and recover data is increasingly determining operational resilience and the economy’s capacity for growth.
Special mechanism approved to accelerate APEC 2027 projects in Phu Quoc
By Nguyen Kim
August 25, 2026 | 09:00
The resolution on special mechanisms and policies to address problems for projects and works serving the APEC 2027 Summit in Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone will take effect from September 1.
EVFTA is a meaningful increase in both volume and quality
By Bich Ngoc
August 24, 2026 | 10:10
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has now been in force for six years. VIR’s Bich Ngoc talked with Salvatore Banco of D’Andrea & Partners about the deal.
AI reshapes securities market as technology meets new test of trust
By Hazy Tran
August 22, 2026 | 08:00
AI, big data and cloud computing are rapidly becoming new competitive infrastructure for securities companies, expanding beyond market analysis and brokerage into service personalisation, while also creating an urgent need for greater accountability, investor protection and market security.
Israeli Baran Group offers up to €140 million in preferential financing for Vietnam infrastructure projects
By Nguyen Huong
August 21, 2026 | 17:03
On August 21, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held a meeting with a delegation from Israel’s Baran Group, led by Asher Tzur, CEO of the group’s International Division, to discuss opportunities for economic, investment and financial cooperation.
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