Robotic surgery at FV Hospital removes stage 3A lung tumour
By Ha Thuy
May 18, 2026 | 09:00
A 42-year-old pharmacist diagnosed with stage 3A lung cancer involving major blood vessels made a rapid recovery after doctors at FV Hospital successfully removed the tumour using the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system.
Banks strengthen provisions as bad debt risks re-emerge
By Hong Thuy
May 17, 2026 | 08:00
Vietnamese banks are strengthening risk management and provisioning buffers as rising bad debt signals prompt the sector to focus more closely on asset quality and long-term financial resilience.
VCCI launches PCI 2.0 and first Business Performance Index
By Thanh Van
May 16, 2026 | 19:00
The VCCI has launched PCI 2.0 and the first Business Performance Index as part of its 2025 competitiveness report.
Finance ministry to remove bottlenecks for private businesses
By Nguyen Kim
May 15, 2026 | 17:44
The Ministry of Finance is rushing to review and evaluate the implementation of legal documents to eliminate unnecessary business conditions, overlapping regulations, and inappropriate provisions that hinder the development of private enterprises.
EU and AFD help North-central Vietnam strengthen resilience to climate threats
By Thanh Van
May 15, 2026 | 17:42
On May 15, the "Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure in North-central Vietnam" (CRUIV) project officially concluded its Technical Assistance phase, marking a profound shift from planning to lasting community empowerment.
World Bank projects Vietnam’s growth to moderate to 6.8 per cent in 2026
By Thanh Van
May 15, 2026 | 17:41
While headwinds are expected to temper the pace of expansion, World Bank's latest Vietnam Economic Update, released on May 15, projects growth will moderate to a still-robust 6.8 per cent in 2026, following an 8 per cent expansion in 2025.
HalalViet centre launched to help Vietnamese firms tap global market
By Phuong Thu
May 15, 2026 | 17:39
The launch of the HalalViet Promotion and Experience Centre in Hanoi on May 15 marks a broader effort to build a long-term and systematic approach for Vietnamese businesses to penetrate the rapidly growing global Halal economy.
LS Eco Energy secures Vietnam AI data centre cable contract
By Phuong Thu
May 15, 2026 | 17:38
South Korea’s LS Eco Energy will supply power cables for a large-scale AI data centre project in Vietnam being developed by military-run telecoms group Viettel Group, as competition to build AI infrastructure intensifies across Southeast Asia.
Vietnam strengthens foundations for balanced long-term growth
By Hong Thuy
May 15, 2026 | 17:34
Vietnam’s financial system is gradually evolving towards greater balance and resilience as policymakers and experts push for deeper capital markets and more diversified funding sources to support sustainable long-term growth.
Vietnam’s gaming industry levels up for global expansion
By Phuong Linh
May 15, 2026 | 12:00
Vietnam's gaming industry is moving into a new phase of growth as local developers look beyond the domestic market.
Tax circular amendments aim to ease import-export procedures
By Linh Thuy
May 15, 2026 | 11:54
The MoF is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to Circular 06, which guides tax administration for import-export businesses.
Life insurance market heats up despite slowing new sales
By Tuyet Thuy
May 15, 2026 | 11:39
Vietnam’s life insurance market posted a double-digit decline in new business premiums in early 2026, but rising competition from emerging insurers is rapidly reshaping market share dynamics.
FDI a crucial component to double-digit growth
By Dr. Phan Huu Thang
May 15, 2026 | 11:38
Foreign investment is considered a crucial component contributing to the economic prosperity, especially the realisation of double-digit growth across 2026-2030.
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