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.

Domestic revenue remained the largest contributor, reaching VNĐ487.4 trillion, or 79.9 per cent of the annual target, up 7.5 per cent year-on-year.

The average export price in July reached $511 per tonne, up 5.8 per cent year-on-year, marking the first annual increase this year.

If the proposed threshold is approved and takes effect, the five largest technology companies could add up to VNĐ7.6 trillion (US$291 million) in R&D funding annually.

Following last year’s provincial mergers, Lâm Đồng has become Việt Nam’s largest province by area, opening up significant development potential across industry, agriculture, tourism, services and the marine economy.

It identified August 14 as the date on which it ceased to meet the requirement.

Hanoisme proposed support programmes for green transformation, intellectual property, traceability and cross-border e-commerce, as well as credit packages specifically for exporters.

The two sides agreed to make effective use of the UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), while coordinating to address technical barriers and facilitate greater market access for agricultural products from both countries.

The quantum race is gathering pace, and Việt Nam has a promising starting point. But experts warn that the country’s next challenge is far more demanding: mastering the quantum physics, hardware and experimental research at the heart of the technology.

The country currently has 43 operating fund management companies and 142 securities investment funds, including 106 public funds.

Airlines face a market in which fuel and foreign-exchange volatility, high fleet costs and constrained aircraft supply are increasingly shaping competition alongside passenger growth and market share.

The city aims to reinforce its position as a venue for promoting cultural exchange and dialogue with Việt Nam.

HCMC International Tourism Expo – Blurb: The three-day International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC 2026) features hundreds of booths from over 500 exhibitors and tourism brands, offering visitors the latest tourism trends and serving as a platform to connect and promote the sector.

The southernmost province of Cà Mau marked a new step in the development of clean energy by kicking off three wind power projects on Friday with a combined capacity of 170 MW and a total investment exceeding VNĐ6.3 trillion (about US$239 million).

Tây Ninh hopes cooperation with Dutch company Harvest Waste BV will go beyond a specific project to open up opportunities for long-term collaboration in environmental protection, energy and the circular economy, contributing to green and sustainable development in the province.

HCM City is shifting from conventional agricultural production towards an urban agricultural economy, with science and technology, innovation and commercialisation identified as key drivers for generating greater value from increasingly limited land, a conference in the city heard on August 28.

Vietnamese investors and businesses are looking to a locally licensed digital asset exchange to provide a legal, secure and transparent platform for trading as new rules governing crypto assets are set to take effect.

Ecovacs currently leads the market, accounting for 34 per cent of market share by value and 31.8 per cent by volume.

Việt Nam consistently regards the US as one of its leading strategic partners and wishes to work with the US to maintain stable, substantive and effective development of the comprehensive strategic partnership for the benefit of the two peoples, while contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the region and

Việt Nam is committed to maintaining dialogue with investors, listening to their recommendations and working to address difficulties on the basis of harmonising interests and sharing risks.

Tây Ninh prioritises attracting high-tech, green industry, logistics, high-tech agriculture, modern services, high-quality tourism and emerging economic models.

The Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Science and Technology will build and manage a specialised database and share information with local regulators through online systems, according to the consolidated regulation, issued on August 25 under document 10/2026/VBHN-BKHCN.

Over the seven-session rally, the benchmark index has accumulated more than 105 points.

The total rice export value is forecast at around US$3.94 billion for this year, down about 4 per cent from last year due to low average export prices in the first months of the year.

With biosecurity, product quality, workplace safety and environmental responsibility as its foundations, the company is steadily strengthening its integrated Feed-Farm-Food closed-loop model.

Covering more than 28.6ha, the project has an annual production and assembly capacity of about 52,000 vehicles and total investment of more than US$284 million.

For years, Việt Nam’s growth has been driven by manufacturing, exports and sustained foreign investment. As the economy enters a new stage of development, however, the focus is shifting towards higher productivity, innovation and stronger domestic enterprises.

Throughout the tournament, Bia Saigon helped bring fans together through their shared passion for football and love for the national colours, creating spaces where communities could celebrate, cheer and experience the highs and lows of the team’s campaign together.

The partnership will connect APED’s Twin Maturity Assessment (TMA) with CRIF’s Synesgy ESG platform, while exploring enterprise data infrastructure to support private-sector development.

PM Hưng said he wants Samsung to expand investment and improve operational quality, turning Việt Nam from a production base into a technology, R&D and innovation hub.

HCM City is pivoting its investment strategy from attracting volume to prioritising high-value core technologies, aiming to position itself as Asia’s science and technology hub by 2045, city leaders announced at an investor consultation conference on August 26.

Two-way trade reached about US$184.3 billion in the first seven months of this year, up 35.1 per cent year-on-year.

The projects are expected to bring new infrastructure, production capacity and resources for the province’s future development.

Malaysia sees significant potential for Việt Nam to integrate into the global Halal supply chain and is committed to strengthening trade cooperation and providing technical support to help Vietnamese businesses meet stringent Halal requirements.