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Finance ministry urges SOEs to lead tech drive for growth

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang Speaking at the meeting, Minister Thang said Vietnam’s ambition to achieve double-digit growth over the current term faced mounting external headwinds, with global conditions evolving rapidly and largely in an unfavourable direction. Despite this, he noted that the government remained firmly committed to its growth targets, calling for coordinated […]

153 entrepreneurs racing for seats in National Assembly and People’s Councils

More than 150 businesspeople are racing for seats in the National Assembly and people’s councils On March 15, elections will be held for the 16th National Assembly (NA) and people’s councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. Nationwide, 864 candidates are running for the NA and 4,234 for local people’s councils. Of these, 35 […]

Domestic fundamentals hold firm as markets reprice global risk

According to Dragon Capital, February’s data suggests Vietnam’s growth momentum remains intact despite seasonal distortions around the Lunar New Year. Industrial activity and business sentiment continued to strengthen, while inflation remains contained, preserving policy flexibility. However, global markets, including Vietnam, have since experienced a sharp increase in volatility following the escalation of the Iran conflict […]

Over 64,000 businesses enter market in first two months

In February alone, 11,300 new businesses were registered nationwide, down 53.2 per cent from the previous month but up 11.6 per cent compared with the same period last year. Nearly 6,200 companies resumed operations, down 74.9 per cent on-month and 12.6 per cent on-year. Meanwhile, 4,257 enterprises registered temporary suspension of operations for a fixed […]

Kim Long Motor pioneering fuel-efficient engines and green transition

Against this backdrop, many transport companies are reassessing their vehicle investment strategies, focusing on reducing operating costs and stabilising business performance. They will invariably choose the vehicle brand that offers the best quality, most affordable price, and most fuel efficiency. Kim Long Motor’s bus production and assembly line Among new options, electric buses, particularly interprovincial […]

PV Gas reduces LPG deliveries amid Middle East conflict disruptions

LPG storage tanks supplying customers On March 2, PVGas Trading – the trading arm of Vietnam Gas Corporation (PV Gas) issued an urgent force majeure notice to its customers in southern Vietnam, citing two primary causes behind the disruption. The first stems from an official force majeure declaration by the company’s international supplier following the […]

Honda Vietnam marks 30-year milestone

Speaking at the ceremony, Sayaka Arai, general director of Honda Vietnam, expressed her appreciation of government authorities, partners, customers, and employees who have supported the company’s journey over the past three decades. “Today marks a meaningful milestone, and I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the government of Vietnam, local authorities, our valued […]

Myriad risks ahead, but ones Vietnam can confront

Xavier Depouilly, general manager DXL Research & Consulting The key question shall no longer be how fast Vietnam can grow, but how well that growth can be sustained and shared across businesses, sectors, and the population. Business sentiment provides an early indication of economic direction. The Business Confidence Index (BCI), conducted by DXL Research for […]

Agency of Foreign Trade warns of trade disruption due to Middle East conflict

Authorities issued a cautionary notice to help export-import and logistics businesses stay prepared amid evolving global developments. Photo: Le Toan Official Dispatch No. 229/XNK-TLH, dated March 1, 2026, states that on February 28 marked a serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East and created “serious instability” and posed high risks to transportation activities, international […]

Vietnam making the leap into AI and semiconductors

Csaba Bundik, CEO, CETA Consulting Crucially, Vietnam’s approach does not seek to compete directly with established global technology leaders in frontier research or advanced chip design. Instead, policymakers and investors recognise that the country’s comparative advantage lies in selective positioning within the AI and semiconductor value chains. In these segments, operational execution, manufacturing discipline, and […]