Ho Chi Minh City accelerates major infrastructure projects to boost growth
Expanded metro networks could encourage a shift towards public transport and transit-oriented development, with residential, commercial and service hubs emerging around stations. Meanwhile, the combined connectivity of Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports could strengthen the city’s role as a regional aviation, financial and logistics centre.
Nghe An steps up efforts to attract high-quality FDI
Economic experts say that together with available cleared land, an abundant workforce and ongoing infrastructure and logistics projects, streamlined and faster administrative procedures will make the province more attractive to foreign investors.
Vietnam, Norway eye huge cooperation potential in offshore wind power
The goal of Norwegian companies is not only to seek business cooperation opportunities, but also to accompany Vietnam in developing a safe, efficient and sustainable offshore wind industry.
Da Nang approves Free Trade Zone 7 investment plan
The Da Nang Special Economic Zone Authority (DSEZA) said the project, the last location of the 1,881ha Da Nang FTZ, would start construction from the fourth quarter of 2027 and begin full operation in 2032.
Vietnam–China international trade fair opens in Tuyen Quang
This year’s fair features 300 booths across 10,000 square metres, including 250 Vietnamese booths and 50 run by Chinese partners. They showcase a wide range of products, including agricultural produce, food, medicinal herbs, consumer goods, machinery, equipment, and handicrafts.
Vietnam calls on Brazilian businesses to back PTA talks with Mercosur
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has called on Brazilian businesses to actively support negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
Da Nang boosts FDI attraction to drive industrial growth
The central city of Da Nang is ramping up efforts to attract foreign direct investment, leveraging its upgraded infrastructure and welcoming business environment to boost industrial growth and establish a new economic driver.
Vietnam, Laos firms sign deals on property, smart farming projects
The projects, to be implemented in 2026, are the Supchaleun Central Tower complex and a smart farm, aiming to promote cooperation in urban development and high-tech agriculture between the two countries.
Vietnam, Mozambique seek stronger agricultural ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Tran Thi Thu Thin praised the industry’s potential and its contribution to the economy, livelihoods and exports in the southeastern African nation. She also shared Vietnam’s experience in developing the industry, particularly in boosting processing capacity and adding value to products.
Tay Ninh, Thanh Hoa court Bulgarian investors, sign letters of intent
On October 22 in Sofia, the Vietnamese Embassy and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) hosted a Bulgaria-Vietnam BusineMinh Hằngss Forum, with leaders of both provinces and companies from the two countries taking part.
Vietnamese agricultural products seek more direct access to Italian market
Agricultural products, particularly pepper, cashew nuts, coffee, cinnamon, star anise and other spices, remain important items connecting the two economies.
Hanoi seeks strategic partnerships with international firms and organisations in Belgium
At meetings with representatives of Aquitara Fund and 512 Capital B.V., Tran Duc Thang, Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, outlined Hanoi’s investment priorities, particularly industrial infrastructure, high technology, data centres and green, sustainable development.
Hung Yen outlines three economic zones, two development corridors
The framework is designed to make better use of the province’s geographical advantages, strengthen regional connectivity and establish new growth drivers across industry, urban development, logistics, services and tourism.
Japanese FDI supports green transition in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector
Vietnam has become an important market and strategic manufacturing base in Southeast Asia for Japanese investors, reflecting their long-term confidence in the country’s economic potential and sustainable growth prospects.
Rooftop solar power helps businesses go green
Dong Thap Power Company reported that as of September 2026, the province had 6,150 rooftop solar customers, with total installed capacity of 287.09 MWp. Of these, 751 customers operated self-produced and self-consumed systems with a combined capacity of 42.76 MWp.
Gia Lai leverages APEC officials' meeting to boost tourism, investment
The province will step up promotion through mass media, grassroots information networks and digital platforms to reveal Gia Lai as a welcoming, professional destination with a rich cultural identity and strong potential for international cooperation.
CEPA opens doors for Vietnamese goods to UAE, Middle East, Africa
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will boost Vietnamese exports to the UAE and help local businesses reach wider markets across the Middle East and Africa, experts said.
Da Nang forum highlights integrated planning for sustainable development
Planning is a key means of translating development orientations into spatial organisation and resource allocation. Its quality reflects leaders’ vision, their understanding of development rules and their ability to address major development challenges.
Asian-American businesses help expand Vietnam-US trade ties
Beyond tariffs, Vietnamese businesses must also meet increasingly stringent requirements concerning product origin, trade remedies, supply chain transparency, technical standards and compliance with US market regulations.
Ho Chi Minh City prioritises metro links to airports, major transport hubs
The city plans to build 28 urban railway lines with a combined length of around 1,500 km by 2050, when public transport is expected to meet 55–60% of travel demand. It aims to complete about 255 km of urban railways by 2030 and more than 500 km by 2035.