Vietnam invites Swiss investors to join international financial centre
By Nguyen Huong
July 31, 2026 | 14:57
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has chaired a business dialogue in Zurich to promote Vietnam's investment opportunities in finance and high technology.
Bundle secures $5.5 million to back its launch in Vietnam, Singapore and Philippines
By Thanh Van
July 31, 2026 | 14:54
UAE-based rewards startup Bundle announced on July 30 that it had raised $5.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to support its expansion into Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Ho Chi Minh City's FIEs rise by 41 per cent over five years
By Minh Vu
July 31, 2026 | 14:41
The number of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in Ho Chi Minh City increased by 41 per cent over the past five years, the fastest growth among all business sectors, according to preliminary results of the city's 2026 Economic Census.
Vietnam urged to upgrade FDI quality as global production chains restructure
By Nguyen Huong
July 31, 2026 | 14:35
Global production networks are undergoing profound restructuring under the combined impact of tariff policies, AI, and growing concerns over supply chain security. As competition among major economies shifts from low-cost manufacturing to technological capability, Vietnam needs to improve the quality of foreign direct investment, strengthen its industrial ecosystem, and develop domestic enterprises to move up global value chains.
DPM pushes for urgent approval of metro extension to Long Thanh Internatioinal Airport
By Nguyen Kim
July 31, 2026 | 14:30
A proposed metro extension linking Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh International Airport has been discussed at a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc.
KN Energies and INDEL Corporation sign MoU in energy and infrastructure
By Thanh Van
July 30, 2026 | 12:36
On July 28, international terminal operator AB KN Energies and Vietnam-based INDEL Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in energy and infrastructure projects in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City calls for investment in Strategic Technology Centre
By Bich Ngoc
July 30, 2026 | 11:47
A Strategic Technology Centre spanning more than 52 hectares at Saigon High-tech Park (SHTP) is invited investment in the fourth quarter, targeting projects in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, and biotechnology.
MoIT to resolve issues for Long An I and II LNG power plants
By Nguyen Kim
July 29, 2026 | 08:59
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will collaborate with Tay Ninh province to resolve obstacles related to land, finance, and power purchase agreements to ensure the early commencement of the Long An I and II LNG power plants.
EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years
By Thanh Van
July 28, 2026 | 16:58
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks six years of implementation on August 1, delivering significant gains in bilateral trade and investment.
Vietnam seeks stronger Australian investment to support growth target
By Nguyen Huong
July 28, 2026 | 16:47
Vietnam's Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has called on Australia to accelerate investment and bilateral cooperation programmes, particularly those supporting private sector development, as Vietnam pursues annual economic growth.
Siemens and HD Hyundai sign multi-million dollar AI-shipbuilding deal
By Thuy Dinh
July 28, 2026 | 13:52
Siemens and HD Hyundai are expanding their strategic partnership with a new “digital shipyard” blueprint, according to Siemens on July 24.
Future aviation needs to rethink engineering
By Nguyen Huong
July 28, 2026 | 13:49
Inventor Mohsen Bahmani spoke about his propeller-free propulsion system and why future aviation may need to rethink long-held engineering assumptions.
EXCEL Services launches Vietnam subsidiary amid nuclear power push
By Thanh Van
July 28, 2026 | 13:41
US nuclear consultancy EXCEL Services has set up a Vietnam subsidiary to support the country's nuclear power expansion.
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