Vietnam among 3 countries with startups winning prizes totaling $585,000 at Net Zero Challenge 2026
EconomyVietnam is among three countries whose climate tech startups have won top prizes worth a combined US$585,000 at the Net Zero Challenge 2026, a global climate technology innovation competition, with Vietnamese startup Phuc Sang Minh Gas taking first place in the circular economy and waste management category.
Malaysia eyes $20bn trade target with Vietnam ahead of schedule
EconomyMalaysia is seeking to accelerate economic cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to raise bilateral trade to US$20 billion as early as 2027 or 2028, ahead of the two countries' 2030 target, Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Jamal Sharifuddin Bin Johan said during a meeting with Ho Chi Minh City officials on Friday.
Microsoft opens new office in Ho Chi Minh City after workforce cuts
EconomyMicrosoft Vietnam has opened a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country after 30 years of working with Vietnamese organizations and businesses, despite a round of workforce cuts last month.
US chicken accounts for nearly 62% of Vietnam's chicken imports
EconomyThe U.S. supplied 61.8 percent of Vietnam's imported chicken in the first half of 2026, as U.S. suppliers seek to expand their presence in the local market through products and recipes tailored to Vietnamese tastes.
Vietnam’s Hai Phong targets 4 key markets in FDI attraction drive
EconomyHai Phong has identified Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan as four priority markets in its investment promotion strategy for 2027, as the northern port city seeks to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage existing foreign investors to expand their operations.
S.Korea’s Samyang Foods plans $163mn factory in Vietnam: media
EconomySouth Korea’s Samyang Foods on Wednesday unveiled its plan to build a production factory worth 218.6 billion won (US$163 million) in Bac Ninh City, northern Vietnam, as the maker of the popular Buldak noodles expands production to serve growing demand in ASEAN and European markets.
Vietnamese city home to Ha Long Bay considers $996mn sea bridge with air taxi pad
Economy 21:48 11/11/2026Authorities in Quang Ninh City, home to the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam, are studying a proposal for a VND25.56-trillion (US$996 million) bridge featuring two levels, an offshore ecological park, a pedestrian street, a convention center and an air taxi landing pad.
Vietnam ranks 37th globally in digital and AI competitiveness
Economy 20:35 11/11/2026Vietnam has secured 37th place out of 70 economies globally and third in Southeast Asia in the 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking (WDAIR 2026), marking a strong official debut, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on Wednesday.
Vietnam's 11.11 shopping frenzy heats up ahead of Black Friday
Economy 19:59 11/11/2026E-commerce platforms and retailers across Vietnam rolled out discounts of up to 80 percent on Wednesday, November 11, drawing shoppers to livestream sales, shopping malls and retail streets as the year-end shopping competition intensified even before Black Friday.
Vietnam Foodexpo 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 17:49 11/11/2026The Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition 2026 (Vietnam Foodexpo 2026) opened on the morning of November 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
GM corn accounts for half of Vietnam’s total corn-growing area
Economy 16:09 11/11/2026Genetically modified (GM) corn represented some 50 percent of Vietnam’s total corn-growing area in 2025, reflecting farmers’ growing acceptance of agricultural biotechnology.
Vietnamese ride-hailing firm Be Group fined $24,400 for violating consumer protection regulations
Economy 16:06 11/11/2026Be Group, a ride-hailing company in Vietnam, has been fined VND625 million (US$24,400) for multiple violations involving general transaction terms and consumers' rights to choose whether to share their personal information.
Tesla unlikely to achieve high sales in Vietnam, needs dedicated charging network
Economy 15:04 11/11/2026Tesla is reportedly preparing to enter Vietnam but is unlikely to achieve high sales due to its expected premium pricing, with automotive expert Doan Anh Dung saying the U.S. electric vehicle maker will target customers considering BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus models and need to develop its own charging network.
Viettel launches logistics center in Da Nang, featuring autonomous robots
Economy 12:59 11/11/2026Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation, a unit under military-run telecom group Viettel, launched the Viettel Da Nang Logistics Center, equipped with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), at Lien Chieu Industrial Park in Hai Van Ward, located in the coastal central city of Da Nang, on Tuesday.
Gym chain Citigym scales back operations in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 21:29 10/11/2026Citigym has announced the suspension of operations at two fitness clubs in Ho Chi Minh City, with its Van Hanh Mall branch shut down permanently on Tuesday and its Le Van Viet facility set to close temporarily from Wednesday.
State Bank of Vietnam to buy US dollars at VND25,500 to boost dong supply
Economy 20:55 10/11/2026The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced that it will begin buying U.S. dollars at VND25,500 per dollar on Wednesday to open an additional channel for supplying Vietnamese dong to the banking system during the year-end peak, as part of broader efforts to ease liquidity pressures and lower interest rates.
$274mn chemical complex to be developed in Vietnam’s central province
Economy 18:43 10/11/2026Gia Lai Province, located in central Vietnam, has granted an investment registration certificate for a major basic chemicals manufacturing project worth nearly VND7 trillion (US$274 million).
Foreign investor eyes Ho Chi Minh City real estate, with $9.5mn investment
Economy 18:06 10/11/2026Brookland Group & Partners Limited has announced an investment agreement worth up to VND250 billion (US$9.5 million) with a construction company in Ho Chi Minh City in a bid to expand its reach in the city’s property market.
US agriculture businesses eye bigger share of Vietnam’s fast-growing market
Economy 13:16 10/11/2026A record U.S. agriculture trade delegation is visiting Vietnam to tap the country's fast-growing market, expand export opportunities and forge partnerships with local businesses.
Japanese capital inflows into Vietnam set to rise as SSIAM, DCI seek financial partners
Economy 20:10 09/11/2026Japanese capital is expected to flow into Vietnam through expanded investment and business channels, as Vietnam's SSI Asset Management Company (SSIAM) and Japan's Daiwa Corporate Investment (DCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote investment cooperation and seek to connect Vietnamese businesses with more than 20 regional banks, as well as Japanese credit rating agencies.
Green Vietnam Festival 2026 shows how used fishing nets are given a second life instead of becoming ocean trash
Ho Chi Minh City 16:39 09/11/2026Made from used fishing nets, EcoNet bags at the Green Vietnam Festival 2026 offer consumers an environmentally friendly alternative while helping generate additional income for local communities.