Global engagement (05/03/2026)
Former Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam, H.E. Andrew Goledzinowski, shares his thoughts with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Linh Tong on Vietnam’s growing international profile.
Former Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam, H.E. Andrew Goledzinowski, shares his thoughts with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Linh Tong on Vietnam’s growing international profile.
Samsung's four factories in Vietnam generate $3.53bln in profit (05/03/2026)
These factories alone contributed 25.4% of Sam Sung's total revenue globally.
These factories alone contributed 25.4% of Sam Sung's total revenue globally.
Japan’s Fujiya strengthens production base in Vietnam (05/03/2026)
Japanese confectionery maker Fujiya is developing its production base in Vietnam to serve both domestic and export markets.
Japanese confectionery maker Fujiya is developing its production base in Vietnam to serve both domestic and export markets.
Hanoi attracts US$335.6 million in FDI in first two months (04/03/2026)
Hanoi attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.
Hanoi attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.
US easing curbs opens new chapter for Vietnam’s chip industry (04/03/2026)
Washington’s move to ease export controls could transform Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner and a strategic alternative to China, Rest of World reported.
Washington’s move to ease export controls could transform Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner and a strategic alternative to China, Rest of World reported.
HCMC pledges to facilitate investors, support sustainable growth (04/03/2026)
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong reaffirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to facilitating investors during visits to Vingroup and HEINEKEN Vietnam.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong reaffirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to facilitating investors during visits to Vingroup and HEINEKEN Vietnam.
VinFast invests nearly $500 million in its EV plant (03/03/2026)
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
Law on Investment takes effect (03/03/2026)
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
Ho Chi Minh City targets high-quality FDI inflows (03/03/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of attracting US$11 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, prioritising high technology, logistics, and financial – commercial centre projects.
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of attracting US$11 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, prioritising high technology, logistics, and financial – commercial centre projects.
$100 million electric motorcycle factory officially operational in Bac Ninh (02/03/2026)
The northern province prioritizes attracting high-tech and environmentally friendly projects that offer high added value, strong spillover effects, and the potential to establish new manufacturing ecosystems.
The northern province prioritizes attracting high-tech and environmentally friendly projects that offer high added value, strong spillover effects, and the potential to establish new manufacturing ecosystems.
Korean investors upbeat about Vietnam’s growth outlook (02/03/2026)
Korean investors remain highly optimistic about Vietnam’s economic trajectory, expressing confidence in the country’s prospects for double-digit GDP growth in 2026 and throughout the 2026–2030 period.
Korean investors remain highly optimistic about Vietnam’s economic trajectory, expressing confidence in the country’s prospects for double-digit GDP growth in 2026 and throughout the 2026–2030 period.
Ho Chi Minh City attracts nearly $980 million in FDI in early 2026 (02/03/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City attracted nearly $980 million in overseas funding during the first two months of 2026, up 28.4 per cent on-year.
Ho Chi Minh City attracted nearly $980 million in overseas funding during the first two months of 2026, up 28.4 per cent on-year.
HCM City sees qualitative shift in FDI with billion-dollar digital projects (25/02/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing a structural shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), marked by the emergence of billion-dollar projects in data centres, digital infrastructure and financial technology.
Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing a structural shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), marked by the emergence of billion-dollar projects in data centres, digital infrastructure and financial technology.
SK Innovation-led consortium wins $2.3 billion LNG project in Nghe An (25/02/2026)
A consortium led by South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has been appointed to develop the Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Project in Nghe An province, securing one of Vietnam's largest foreign-invested energy ventures to date.
A consortium led by South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has been appointed to develop the Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Project in Nghe An province, securing one of Vietnam's largest foreign-invested energy ventures to date.
THACO opens $70 million manufacturing complex (25/02/2026)
Truong Hai Auto Corporation has inaugurated three new factories in Danang with a total investment of $70 million, expanding its presence in the mechanics and supporting industries sector.
Truong Hai Auto Corporation has inaugurated three new factories in Danang with a total investment of $70 million, expanding its presence in the mechanics and supporting industries sector.
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou enter strategic partnership (24/02/2026)
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
Untapped potential in relations with Indonesia (24/02/2026)
Indonesia-Vietnam relations are witnessing their heyday. Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Adam M. Tugio writes about how to improve bilateral economy, trade, and investment ties even further.
Indonesia-Vietnam relations are witnessing their heyday. Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Adam M. Tugio writes about how to improve bilateral economy, trade, and investment ties even further.
Bright prospects abound in European investment (24/02/2026)
Vietnam continues to position itself as a resilient and attractive destination for European businesses. Erick Contreras, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the performance and key trends ahead for European business.
Vietnam continues to position itself as a resilient and attractive destination for European businesses. Erick Contreras, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the performance and key trends ahead for European business.
Localities ramp up budget spending on science, technology and digital transformation (13/02/2026)
Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang are among the first localities to announce the plan.
Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang are among the first localities to announce the plan.
Vietnam maintains long-term edge in APAC real estate investment wave (13/02/2026)
Savills notes that demand for Grade A office space in Asia-Pacific remains positive, particularly in emerging talent hubs such as Vietnam, India and Malaysia.
Savills notes that demand for Grade A office space in Asia-Pacific remains positive, particularly in emerging talent hubs such as Vietnam, India and Malaysia.
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