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 - 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.

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?

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on January 15 led a Government delegation to work with the south central province of Khanh Hoa’s key leaders to review the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project and discuss solutions to address outstanding difficulties and bottlenecks related to the project.

VOV.VN - With a target of double-digit GDP growth in 2026-2030 and the ambition of becoming a high-income country by 2045, many economists say Vietnam’s economy needs to move quickly to redefine its growth model, with stronger economic restructuring toward greater efficiency, sustainability and innovation.

The Vietnamese aviation market has just seen the arrival of a new airline, Crystal Bay Airlines.

VOV.VN - Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA), a newly established airline owned by Vietnam’s Sun Group, will launch an international service on March 29, connecting Phu Quoc directly with Taipei (Taiwan, China), the carrier said on January 15.

VOV.VN - The Hai Phong People’s Committee in coordination with relevant units broke ground on three industrial parks with a combined investment of VND19 trillion on January 15, as part of activities to celebrate the 14th Party National Congress and to attract investment and spur the city’s socio-economic development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s retail petrol prices rose on January 15 after five consecutive downward adjustments, according to the latest price decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Indian businesses and industry associations have expressed strong interest in participating in Vietnam Spring Fair 2026, viewing the event as an important platform to expand partnerships and market presence in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang desires to augment cooperation with the Republic of Korea (RoK) in investment, high technology, human resource training, cultural and tourism exchanges, and community-based programmes.

A cooperation agreement on airline ticket payments via UNITEL services was signed on January 13 in Vientiane, Laos between Star Fintech, a member of Star Telecom (Unitel) – a Viettel joint venture in Laos, and Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 officially broke ground on the Can Gio Bridge project, one of four key infrastructure projects launched simultaneously in celebration of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is expected to mark a major shift in the country’s development mindset, including the establishment of a new growth model aimed at sustaining high economic growth over the coming decades.

Vietjet Air will transport apricot and peach blossoms on domestic flights from/to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Da Lat and Hai Phong from January 15 to February 28 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, at VND450,000 (US$17.13) per bundle (excluding taxes and fees).