Government weighs higher foreign investment limit for local airlines
By Minh Thuy
May 13, 2026 | 17:53
The Ministry of Construction has renewed a proposal to lift the foreign ownership cap in domestic airlines to 49 per cent, aiming to expand capital access while maintaining local control over aviation businesses.
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.
VIPC Summit 2026 to connect global investors with strategic tech sectors
By Nguyen Huong
May 12, 2026 | 14:40
As the country accelerates growth, the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2026 is expected to serve as a key platform connecting global investors with the nation's evolving technology ecosystem.
VinMetal partners with Primetals Technologies on large-scale steel complex
By Thanh Van
May 11, 2026 | 16:22
VinMetal and the UK's Primetals Technologies officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a comprehensive strategic partnership to develop a large-scale integrated steel complex in Ha Tinh province on May 7.
Vietnam reforms strengthen FDI appeal
By Giles Cooper, Partner at Allens in Hanoi
May 10, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam’s evolving reform agenda has strengthened its appeal to foreign investors. Giles Cooper, Partner at Allens in Hanoi, explains how sustaining momentum will hinge on policy clarity and consistent enforcement.
Foreign investment in Ho Chi Minh City surges in first four months of 2026
By Bich Ngoc
May 09, 2026 | 08:00
Ho Chi Minh City drew nearly $3.3 billion in foreign capital during the first four months of 2026.
Bidding cancelled a third time on LNG-fired power plant
By Nguyen Kim
May 08, 2026 | 09:00
Authorities at Nghi Son Economic Zone have had to cancel the bidding to select the investors for the Nghi Son liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired thermal power plant for the third time, as zero dossiers were submitted.
Vietnam, India seek deeper cooperation in finance, technology and infrastructure
By Nguyen Huong
May 07, 2026 | 18:29
On May 6, in New Delhi, as part of the state visit to India by General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held bilateral talks with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Vietnam and India sign 13 cooperation agreements
By Nguyen Huong
May 07, 2026 | 18:24
As part of the state visit to India, on May 6, General Secretary and President To Lam and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between ministries, agencies, and institutions of the two countries.
Vietnam pushes to open new airport in 2026 amid tough challenges
By Tuan Thuy
May 06, 2026 | 17:25
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered an all-out push to ensure Long Thanh International Airport begins commercial operations in 2026, despite mounting implementation and cost pressures.
China’s largest convenience store chain makes foray in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
May 06, 2026 | 17:09
China’s convenience store giant Meiyijia has opened its first outlets in the Vietnamese market in a push to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.
Second facilities of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Friendship hospitals to open in Q2
By Bich Thuy
May 06, 2026 | 09:38
Vietnamese authorities are solving challenges and difficulties facing the projects to build the second facilities of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Friendship hospitals so as to put them into operation in the second quarter of this year.
Intel relocates key assembly and testing lines to Ho Chi Minh City
By Quan Thuy
May 05, 2026 | 14:48
Global tech giant Intel will relocate part of its Costa Rica assembly and testing operations to Ho Chi Minh City, reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the global supply chain for advanced data centre chips.
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