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Major new $760 million bridge for Hanoi to begin construction in May

By Anh Duc February 07, 2025 | 17:56

The Tu Lien Bridge, a new crossing over Hanoi's Red River, is scheduled to commence construction on May 19.

Thu Duc city calls for development investment of $33 billion

By Bich Ngoc February 07, 2025 | 14:04

Thu Duc city unveiled a new development plan at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on February 6, calling for investments in 535 projects totalling $33 billion.

High-tech methodology can conquer agri-market

By Vy Vy February 07, 2025 | 14:00

By 2050, Vietnam aims to lead global agriculture with sustainable, modern agri-processing, driven by technology. Yaron Mayer, Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam, told VIR’s Vy Vy how Israel can be part of this journey by bringing its expertise in agriculture and other industries.

India-Vietnam relations soar higher

By Sandeep Arya February 07, 2025 | 11:22

In December, the Indian Embassy to Vietnam organised an economic cooperation event on bilateral trade and investment. It assessed economic, trade, and business trends and sectoral opportunities in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, garment and textiles, power generation, banking, and much more.

A momentous year for Indonesia ties

By Denny Abdi February 07, 2025 | 10:26

Bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Indonesia is in its heyday, with an upcoming celebration in 2025 to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

UK committed to utilising fresh free trade benefits

By Thanh Tung February 07, 2025 | 10:13

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are set to celebrate 15 years of strategic partnership. British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the cooperation outlook, with stress laid on trade and investment.

Germany and Vietnam to build on prosperous ties

By Helga Margarete Barth February 07, 2025 | 09:58

This year, Germany and Vietnam stand on the threshold of celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. For us, this is a milestone that highlights the evolution of a partnership marked by mutual respect, cooperation, and shared aspirations.

Fresh capital pours into foreign-invested projects in January

By Nguyen Huong February 07, 2025 | 09:20

Newly registered foreign direct investment (FDI) fell in January, but adjusted capital, capital contributions, and share purchases soared.

Binh Dinh approves key transport upgrades

By Toan Anh February 07, 2025 | 09:00

The south-central coastal province of Binh Dinh has granted approval to two important transport projects.

$8 billion rail project set to transform transport landscape

By Xuan Minh February 06, 2025 | 17:34

The $8 billion Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong railway is set to transform Vietnam's transport landscape, creating a $4.4 billion construction market and generating around 90,000 jobs during its development phase.

HiteJinro breaks ground on soju plant in Thai Binh

By Thanh Van February 06, 2025 | 11:48

Korean soju maker HiteJinro held a groundbreaking event for the construction of a plant at Green I-Park Industrial Complex in Thai Binh province on February 5.