Smart factories or bust: decision time in 2026
By Thanh Van
April 28, 2026 | 11:19
In many Vietnamese factories, the transformation does not begin with a robot arm or a fully automated line. It often starts with a simpler realisation: the old model no longer scales.
South Korea and Vietnam agree deal on nuclear power development
By Thanh Van
April 25, 2026 | 21:17
A nuclear power development agreement has been signed between KEPCO and Petrovietnam during the South Korean president's state visit to Vietnam.
$2.3 billion Quynh Lap LNG plant to kick off in May
By Nguyen Kim
April 24, 2026 | 17:26
The $2.3 billion Quynh Lap LNG thermal power plant, invested by a consortium of Vietnam Oil and Gas Power Corporation, Nghe An Sugar Co., Ltd, and SK Innovation, will commence construction mid-May.
Hyosung targets high-voltage equipment investment in Vietnam
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 17:21
On April 24, Vietnam’s Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance, and Hyosung Heavy Industries signed an MoU to deepen long-term investment cooperation, marking a new step in strengthening Vietnam-South Korea economic ties.
Japanese food giant chooses Vietnam for ready-mix flour production
By Anh Duc
April 24, 2026 | 16:37
Showa Sangyo – the Japanese company credited with inventing the world’s first tempura flour – has launched a $21 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City, positioning Vietnam as a core market for expansion across ASEAN.
Vietnam nears investment grade as reforms and growth strengthen outlook
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 15:02
Vietnam’s sovereign credit ratings are now approaching investment grade, standing just one notch below the threshold under S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, and two notches below under Moody’s, bringing the country closer to its target of achieving investment-grade status.
AI and semiconductors drive new wave of Vietnam-South Korea business ties
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 14:57
Vietnam and South Korea are entering a new phase of business cooperation, with companies from both sides expanding investment and partnerships in AI, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
Vietnam and South Korea to deepen ties on industry, investment, technology
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 12:33
Vietnam and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on industry, investment, and sci-tech, leaders announced at a forum in Hanoi.
Long Son Petrochemicals to suspend operations from mid-May
By Thanh Van
April 24, 2026 | 12:24
Middle East supply disruptions force Siam Cement Group to suspend Vietnam petrochemical plant operations.
SK Group to foster AI ecosystem development in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
April 24, 2026 | 12:22
Vietnam's AI ecosystem and core infrastructure will be developed through new agreements signed between SK Group and local partners.
South Korea and Vietnam deepen strategic agricultural partnership
By Thanh Van
April 23, 2026 | 17:21
South Korea and Vietnam explore strategic measures to bolster bilateral agricultural cooperation and trade partnership.
Vietnam moves to fast-track railway projects
By Bich Thuy
April 23, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam is determined to fast-track railway projects to improve transport connectivity, creating a driving force of the national development.
Schaeffler and VinDynamics join forces for humanoid robot production
By Thanh Van
April 22, 2026 | 10:17
Germany's Schaeffler has signed an MoU with Vingroup's VinDynamics to explore producing humanoid robots.
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