Strong talent pools, competitive operating costs and an expanding supply of ESG-compliant Grade A offices are strengthening Ho Chi Minh City’s appeal as a top destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the long-term expansion plans of multinational corporations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has begun a pilot licensing programme for crypto-asset market service providers, marking a significant step toward bringing the fast-growing sector under formal state regulation after years of operating in a legal grey area.

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Dutch partners in smart agriculture, water management, and climate-resilient development, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Chi Hung said on January 20.

VOV.VN - In 2025, Vietnam spent more than US$3 billion on fruit and vegetable imports, an increase of about 24% compared with 2024.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s leather and footwear exports climbed to nearly US$29 billion in 2025, with over US$900 million shipped to Canada, underscoring the country’s rise as a promising market, as both are members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Singapore trade recorded continued growth in 2025, with several indicators reaching new record levels.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a new decision assigning lead responsibilities to key ministries to drive the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) forward.

Vietnam is entering a decisive stage of economic maturation, marked by a structural shift from large-scale manufacturing toward higher value-added production and increasingly sophisticated services, according to Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Malaysia-based international real estate technology group IQI Juwai.

After four decades of implementing the Doi moi (Renewal) process from 1986 to 2026, Vietnam has recorded proud and far-reaching achievements that have laid an important foundation for its aspiration to become a high-income developed country by 2045, experts have said.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has signed the loan agreement for Sub-project 1 of the LNG Quang Trach II Power Plant project with four major banks, with the total value amounting to VND29.57 trillion (US$1.14 billion).

VOV.VN - Construction has begun on Vietnam’s first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, a development that has attracted coverage from international media as the country seeks to build a domestic chipmaking ecosystem and move up the global technology value chain.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam recently held its Global and Vietnam Outlook briefing for the first half of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, where clients, business leaders and industry stakeholders discussed key global and domestic economic developments shaping the year ahead.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded strong growth over the past 11 months of 2025, up198% year on year, pointing to steady demand in the global market, particularly for mid-range products.

Imexpharm Corporation announced that it has received a public bid offer for nearly 78% of its shares from Lian SGP Holding Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary fully owned by China’s Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop its semiconductor industry through cooperation with ASML, the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer from the Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Vietnam's stock market has entered a phase of notable fluctuations following its recent ascent to a historic peak, driven by rising profit-taking pressures.

VOV.VN - Alongside efforts to accelerate institutional reform, develop infrastructure and improve the quality of human resources, these are identified as decisive pillars for growth in a new development period amid a changing global environment.

VOV.VN - From strategic infrastructure projects under implementation in the capital Hanoi to key projects nationwide, particularly GDP growth of 8.02% in 2025, Vietnam’s development picture in recent years has shown increasingly positive and clearly defined results.

The Lao Bao Special Economic–Trade Zone in the central province of Quang Tri holds a strategically important position on the East–West Economic Corridor, serving as a key trade gateway linking Vietnam with Laos, Thailand and other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

VOV.VN - The year 2025 holds special significance, marking a new stage in the development of Vietnam-China relations as both sides actively realize the common perceptions reached by senior leaders and jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Vietnam plans to export approximately 7 million tonnes of rice in 2026, down from 8 million tonnes last year, with a gradual reduction to just 4 million tonnes by 2030, according to Do Ha Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Automaker VinFast has signed cooperation agreements with 30 universities and colleges specialising in engineering nationwide, aiming to standardise training programmes, curricula and learning materials, and develop a high-quality workforce for the production and maintenance of electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam.

2026 marks a turning point for Vietnam’s fast-evolving e-commerce sector, shifting from high-speed expansion to a more regulated, standardised phase that levels the playing field for multichannel and cross-border platforms.

Vietnam, particularly Ho Chi Minh City, is emerging as a new destination for billion-dollar capital flows into data centre real estate, driven by rapid AI adoption and a growing push for digital infrastructure.

VOV.VN - Bel Group, a French multinational food company, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Vietnam with a total investment of EUR 16.7 million, or about US$18 million.

VOV.VN - Da Nang International Airport on January 16 broke ground on a new cargo terminal designed to handle up to 100,000 tons of freight per year, a project expected to ease congestion at existing facilities and strengthen cargo transport capacity in Da Nang and the Central Highlands-Central Vietnam region.

VOV.VN - With foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement hitting a record US$27.62 billion, Vietnam has an opportunity to emerge as a new global manufacturing hub.

The Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community (VIDA) was officially launched by the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association (VBA) in Hanoi on January 15.

VOV.VN - Google is preparing a major shift in its production strategy for its premium Pixel smartphone lineup, with Vietnam set to become a key manufacturing and development base, according to Gizmochina, citing a report by Nikkei Asia.

VOV.VN - Next-generation foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to generate higher value added for host economies while meeting stricter standards on advanced technology, knowledge transfer, green development, corporate governance and social responsibility. What does Vietnam need to prepare to capture this new wave?