DATC will support the restructuring of State-owned enterprises and other economic sectors through the receipt, purchase and processing of debts and assets as directed by the Government and Prime Minister.

Central Group plans to invest a further US$1.5 billion in Việt Nam, expanding its retail and property businesses over the next 10–15 years.

The fair features more than 222 booths with over 200 participating organisations and businesses, showcasing and introducing industrial and trade products from provinces and cities in the region, One Commune One Product (OCOP) items, typical rural industrial products, traditional craft village products, signature products of businesses, as well as regional

The 10th International Manufacturing Trade Exhibition in Hà Nội connects companies from Việt Nam, Japan, China and the ASEAN bloc with potential buyers, suppliers and technology partners, creating new opportunities for business matching and regional supply chain links.

On the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index fell over 1 point to 1,810.11 points.

After five years of implementation, the existing plan had produced positive results — but new requirements, including the country’s goal of sustaining double-digit economic growth starting this year, made updates necessary.

With some retail shares already recording substantial gains, earnings growth and valuation levels are among the factors expected to influence the sector’s attractiveness during the remainder of the year.

Exports reached $49.3 billion in the first eight months of the year, up 7 per cent from a year earlier, leaving the sector with about $24.9 billion to achieve in the remaining four months, or an average of $6.23 billion a month.

Technology transfer will require incentives that recognise technology as a core competitive asset of foreign companies.

The province will support SMEs in assessing their level of digital transformation, developing digitalisation roadmaps and applying technology to management, finance, human resources, customer relations and supply chains.

Sector ROAA will likely remain stable at around 1.5 per cent, as rising credit costs across the sector offset NIM improvement at selected large banks.

Competing solely on price is increasingly difficult for shrimp producers, forcing them to find ways to capture more value at the processing and retail stages.

The city encourages businesses to research and apply post-harvest technologies and deep-processing solutions to make better use of by-products and increase the value of agricultural products.

Việt Nam’s government bonds have weathered global turmoil, but rising yields could still raise domestic borrowing costs.

Maintaining monthly deliveries above 20,000 units despite August coinciding with the seventh lunar month (traditionally a low season in Việt Nam, as many people tend to avoid major undertakings) further underscores the strong appeal of electric vehicles and VinFast’s clear leadership in Việt Nam’s automotive market for 24 consecutive months.

Artificial intelligence developers, students, start-ups and technology builders from across Việt Nam will have a chance to showcase their talents at the Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon Series, which is set to take place on October 31, 2026.

Market breadth was positive, as the number of winners surpassed that of losers by 232 to 86.

More than a decade of operation, the SLC has become an important forum for in-depth financial and banking cooperation and a key channel connecting the deputy governors of ASEAN central banks.

The participation of regulators, investment funds, financial institutions and businesses reflects growing interest among Austrian and European investors in the Vietnamese market and prospects for expanded bilateral collaboration, said Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Chi.

Market breadth remained firmly negative, with 229 stocks declining against 85 gainers.

According to the disclosed business registration information, a newly-established legal entity in Việt Nam named Tesla Motors Vietnam Limited Liability Company, with the abbreviated name Tesla Motors Vietnam, has been registered.

Việt Nam currently has 223 investment projects in Cambodia with total registered capital of nearly US$3.4 billion. Vietnamese companies operate in agriculture, particularly large-scale farming, finance and banking, telecommunications, aviation, processing, trade and services.

VNVC said the agreement with Sanofi would help advance the objectives outlined in Politburo Resolutions 57, 68 and 72, which call for breakthroughs in science and technology, a greater role for the private sector and improvements in disease prevention and healthcare.

Việt Nam is currently Canada’s largest trading partner in ASEAN. Building on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the two countries are expanding bilateral economic ties into higher value-added areas such as clean energy, critical minerals, advanced technology, manufacturing and value-chain linkages.

The meetings included the ASEAN Steering Committee for Capacity Building Initiatives to Support ASEAN Financial Integration (SCCB) and the 11th meeting of the ASEAN Senior Level Committee on Financial Integration Task Force on Sustainable Finance (SLC-TF), jointly organised by the State Bank of Vietnam and Bank Indonesia.

With the theme ‘National Digital Transformation: From architecture, platforms and data to substantive results in enhancing national governance efficiency’, activities for National Digital Transformation Day 2026 need to create a significant national impact and resonate with the general public, the entire political system, the business community and society at large.

The upcoming fair will bring together manufacturers, technology suppliers, investors, policymakers, buyers, and industry leaders from Việt Nam and around the world.

Investment in technology, research and development, quality management and operational efficiency has helped SABECO strengthen its competitiveness while contributing to higher standards across Việt Nam’s beverage industry.

The central city and a Japanese partner have signed an agreement to boost scientific research cooperation on technological development of new materials, recycling materials and sustainable building material for green growth.

SJourney operates an eight-day, seven-night 1,726-km heritage journey connecting Hà Nội and HCM City, offering passengers a distinctive experience combining scenic travel and cultural exploration.

The payment is scheduled for November 20.

Mekong Capital has completed its exit from Mutosi after selling its majority stake to Italy’s Ariston Group, which now holds an 83 per cent stake in the Vietnamese water purification company

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on September 12 called on India’s ACME Group and GMR Group to expand investment and cooperation in Việt Nam, particularly in clean energy, green industry, high technology and infrastructure.

When the two trends are combined, businesses can not only create greater value but also reduce costs, resource consumption and emissions, experts have said.

​The Qinghai (China)-Đồng Nai (Việt Nam) route, one of the new international intermodal container rail services launched by Việt Nam’s railway sector, is a case in point. The new route spans nearly 4,000 km, including nearly 2,200 km across China and over 1,700 km through Việt Nam.

The country had implemented measures to develop its capital market, including improvements to the legal framework, technology infrastructure and trading mechanisms for foreign investors, as well as greater transparency and preparations for a central counterparty (CCP) mechanism.

Exports from Việt Nam’s leather and footwear sector reached more than $2.45 billion in August, down 9 per cent from July but up 3 per cent from a year earlier.

France serves as a gateway for Vietnamese businesses to enter the high-purchasing-power European market, while French businesses have strengths in clean energy, oil and gas, high-speed rail, space technology, emerging technologies and AI

As enterprises in Việt Nam face growing demands for faster, more data-driven management, FPT and SAP are helping businesses adopt next-generation ERP solutions that integrate cloud technology, data and AI to streamline operations, accelerate decision-making and support growth.

An AFD-funded project in Điện Biên Province aims to improve the management and efficient use of water resources and strengthen water regulation between river basins, helping secure water supplies for production and daily life while improving resilience to drought, erosion, flooding and climate change.

Besides infrastructure, Việt Nam must also rapidly develop a highly skilled workforce to attract investment in AI, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, experts have said.

Việt Nam is attracting a growing wave of investment in large-scale data centres, but turning that momentum into a regional hub will depend on securing enough power, strengthening international connectivity and providing investors with a stable regulatory environment.

Việt Nam’s rural areas are emerging as a major growth opportunity for the retail sector, with about 65 per cent of the population, or more than 60 million people, still relying largely on traditional markets and small grocery shops.

Changes in anti-deforestation rules are important for Việt Nam whose timber, coffee and rubber supply chains are closely integrated with international markets.

Hà Nội’s efforts to complete legal procedures for projects demonstrate its consistent commitment to a transparent and favourable investment environment and its readiness to work with foreign investors.

The agreement was exchanged at the Élysée Palace in Paris in the presence of Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and French President Emmanuel Macron.

With more than 30 years of operations in Việt Nam, Decathlon plans to continue investing in the country’s industrial ecosystem, working with local suppliers to increase product value while promoting innovation, technical expertise and sustainable development.

Under the agreement, CFM will propose a consulting arrangement to advise Vietjet on requirements for engine MRO operations, including technical capabilities, infrastructure, workforce needs and other industry considerations.

After more than a year of implementation, Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW has been hailed for accelerating the application of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation in everyday life, from reforming public administration and business operations to improving people’s daily lives.

Sầm Sơn is looking beyond the beach season, with plans to develop cultural, spiritual, wellness, sports, MICE and other experiential products to attract visitors throughout the year.

Processing machinery, smart manufacturing and recycling technologies in the plastics and rubber industry are being showcased at the 24th Vietnam International Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

The project has a total registered capital of VNĐ25.85 trillion (US$980 million), including $196 million in contributed capital, or 20 per cent of total investment, with the remaining $784 million expected to be raised.

The target of raising bilateral trade to $25 billion by 2030, though ambitious, is achievable with strong determination from both countries.

The scheme aims to establish raw material areas managed through unified data on acreage, producers, seasons, output, quality, growing area codes and production-consumption linkages.

The official visit to France by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm is expected by the French business community to further consolidate bilateral ties and serve as a “catalyst” for accelerating joint projects.

The initial public offering of media company DatViet VAC Group attracted subscriptions exceeding 100 per cent of the shares on offer when it closed on September 7.

According to the CAEXPO Secretariat, Việt Nam will once again lease an entire exhibition area of about 3,000sq.m, featuring 170 booths, making it one of the ASEAN countries with the largest exhibition spaces at this year’s event.

Foreign investors carried out 1,815 capital contribution and share purchase transactions in Việt Nam in the first seven months of 2026, with total capital exceeding $6.5 billion. While the number of transactions fell 8.4 per cent year-on-year, their value rose 61.6 per cent.

Asia remained Việt Nam’s largest export market, accounting for 45.5 per cent of total market share, with exports to the region increasing 11.3 per cent year on year.

Slower market liquidity has made it more difficult for developers to improve cash flows from property sales, while expenditure on land, construction, interest payments and operations continues.

An initial study of the renewable energy hub model completed in July 2025 proposed an integrated ecosystem combining renewable energy generation with manufacturing, infrastructure and supporting services, research and innovation and workforce training.

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (Trav) said on Tuesday that the ministry issued a decision on Monday imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on the products.

The loans may be utilised for purchasing machinery, equipment, and production lines; acquiring technology usage or ownership rights; conducting pilot production; hiring experts; training personnel to operate and master the technology; or carrying out product testing and verification activities.

Monetary policy is only one strand of macro-economic management, and by nature it can move aggregate demand in the short term but cannot, on its own, locate or hold an economy-wide equilibrium.

Long-term outstanding loans saw the strongest growth of 11.2 per cent to over VNĐ5.1 quadrillion at the end of the second quarter of 2026, while medium-term lending rose by 11 per cent to over VNĐ2.19 quadrillion.

Petrovietnam is accelerating its smart factory drive, deploying AI, IoT, digital twins and other technologies to improve industrial efficiency, strengthen operational reliability and cut emissions.

Việt Nam ranked ahead of Indonesia, at 57 per cent, and Malaysia and Thailand, both at 49 per cent, making it the preferred ASEAN market for European business expansion for the second consecutive year.

Market breadth was negative, as the number of decliners nearly tripled that of gainers.

The event brought together more than 1,900 brands from 49 countries, with artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and connected devices among the major trends on display.

The three-day event brings together nearly 250 delegates, experts and speakers from more than 60 countries and territories.

The institutional and organisational framework for the VIFC has largely been established.

Deputy PM Hồ Quốc Dũng praised SK Group’s investment record in Vietnam, saying its capabilities in finance, technology and management align with Vietnam’s shift toward selective investment attraction in its new growth phase.

Profit-taking pressure could increase as the benchmark enters the 1,850–1,870-point range.

The National Power System and Market Operation Company (NSMO) forecasts that nationwide peak demand could approach 100,000-110,000 MW by 2030, almost double current levels.

Việt Nam’s economy maintained strong momentum in eight months, but slower business re-entry, rising dissolutions and inflationary pressures highlight challenges as the Government pushes for double-digit growth.

The event marked Việt Nam’s 81st National Day (September 2) and the 34th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.

By the end of July, accumulated newly registered and adjusted Japanese investment reached about $80.3 billion, ranking third among 153 countries and territories investing in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam is currently one of Myanmar’s important trading partners, with bilateral trade exceeding US$510 million in 2025– 26.

There is virtually no room for further consumer price index (CPI) increases in the remaining months of the year, and ministries, sectors and localities must focus on effective price management.

Hà Nội has become Akasa Air’s seventh international destination and its second destination in Southeast Asia, after Phuket, Thailand.

The three projects have a combined investment of nearly VNĐ2.17 trillion (US83 million), funded by the Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC).

Beyond data management, the clean-up is aimed at improving tax administration and prevent the misuse of legal entities for invoice trading, tax evasion and fraud.

Ohmee Express integrates convenience retail services into petrol stations, allowing customers to purchase food, beverages and other essential products while refuelling their vehicles.

The Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), in collaboration with TikTok Shop, officially unveiled the “Beyond Vietnam – Hàng Việt Cất Cánh” initiative in HCM City.

Throughout the journey, Bia Saigon helped bring Việt Nam’s football community together, turning the nation’s passion for the game into shared experiences and unforgettable moments in the lead-up to National Day on September 2.

Vietnamese businesses need to move agricultural and food exports up the value chain, shifting from raw products and volume-driven growth towards higher-value, processed and branded goods as global standards on quality, traceability and sustainability become increasingly stringent, according to officials and industry experts.

The market surged as strong gains in heavyweight stocks lifted the benchmark VN-Index, even as market breadth remained negative and trading liquidity continued to weaken.

The projects comprise Tứ Liên, Ngọc Hồi, Trần Hưng Đạo, Thượng Cát, Vạn Phúc, Hồng Hà and Mễ Sở bridges. They are among the city’s key transport projects being constructed simultaneously.

Vietnamese businesses need to strengthen their production capacity, achieve higher standards, and build long-term partnerships as global supply chains undergo major changes.

Selling pressure emerged early in the session, quickly sending the VN-Index into negative territory. At its intraday low, the index fell to 1,802.11 points, more than 30 points below the reference level.

The rise in industrial production across all 34 localities in recent months showed the sector was regaining momentum.

Total registered foreign investment reached US$40.63 billion in the period, up 55.4 per cent from the same period last year, according to the FIA.

PM Lê Minh Hưng warned of continued pressures on economic management, production and business activity, public investment disbursement, exports, financial markets and the livelihoods of parts of the population.

Importers are required to register for inspections either before or when their shipments arrive at the border gate.

The performance was part of the “Pride in Harmony – Việt Nam Takes Flight” programme, jointly organised by Vietnam Airlines and relevant agencies to mark the 81st anniversary of Việt Nam’s National Day.

The Chu Lai Float Glass Joint Stock Company (CGF) commenced construction of the Tam Anh Industrial Zone 1 on 167ha with an investment of VNĐ1.5 trillion (US$60 million), offering an expanded development space of manufacture, hi-tech industries and supportive industries in the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone.

The divestment plan comes after the textile and garment group reported record results in 2025.

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo is creating fresh momentum for private sector development in the Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp, with local authorities rolling out reforms and policies to improve the business environment.