
Việt Nam pushes green solutions for e-commerce
Macro Economy
Amid declining crude oil prices, which have improved operational efficiency, Thailand’s SCG Group plans to restart the Long Sơn Petrochemical (LSP) complex in Việt Nam at the end of this month.
$5.4 billion petrochemical complex to resume operations after suspension
Investment
Bắc Ninh Province granted investment certificates worth around $7 billion at an investment promotion conference held on Friday, underscoring strong business confidence in the northern province’s investment climate and potential.
Bắc Ninh grants more than $7 investments
Key Industries
Cement industry is seeing signs of recovery this year after two years of glut caused by oversupply and weak domestic demand, driven by hastened public investment in infrastructure development and lower input costs.
Cement industry eyes recovery in 2025 after years of glut
Macro Economy
Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, and VinaCapital, one of Việt Nam’s leading investment management firms, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance trade and investment between the two countries.
Export Development Canada, VinaCapital sign MOU to expand trade ties
Key Industries
Recent changes due to the administrative merger are further enhancing the efficiency of sea routes and inland waterways, creating new momentum for Việt Nam’s logistics sector in the new era.
Unlocking the potential of waterways transport
Macro Economy
As Việt Nam accelerates digital transformation, traditional craft villages like Phượng Dực are finding new momentum, with elderly artisans livestreaming on Facebook, young mothers building businesses and local leaders driving inclusive tech adoption that’s boosting rural incomes.
Rural craft villages embrace livestreaming and AI in Hà Nội
Green Growth
The launch took place in Hà Nội on August 15, at which Petrolimex Aviation also signed SAF offtake agreements with Vietjet and Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG Fuels).
Petrolimex introduces sustainable aviation fuel, cutting emissions by up to 80 per cent
Macro Economy
Việt Nam will need more than VNĐ359 trillion (US$14 billion) to develop a seaport system by 2030, including many new projects in the central province of Gia Lai.
Việt Nam’s seaport plans set to make waves by 2030
Macro Economy
The province will prioritise attracting high-tech, green technology, semiconductor, and clean energy projects that are environmentally friendly and deeply integrated into global value chains.
Phú Thọ steps up investment promotion, targets high-tech, green industries
Macro Economy
Việt Nam and Australia are stepping up cooperation across trade, investment, and education, with new initiatives to connect localities and businesses from both sides.
Việt Nam, Australia expand cooperation in trade, investment, education
Macro Economy
Vietnamese operators such as Viettel, VNPT, FPT, and CMC collectively own or co-own seven submarine cables.
VNPT and Viettel expand international fibre-optic network capacity
Macro Economy
The region could serve as a national model for balanced development across industry, services and high-value agriculture, provided businesses are supported by a transparent investment climate, robust regional connectivity and timely infrastructure projects.
Quảng Ninh’s Northern Midlands gearing up for growth spurt
Macro Economy
PVS and LSEE has recently signed a joint development agreement to cooperate in investing, constructing, developing and operating a high-voltage offshore cable factory in Việt Nam.
VN oil giant plugs into future with $10 billion electricity offshore cable deal
Trade
Việt Nam’s exports of crabs and sentinel crabs surged to over US$173 million in the first half of this year, representing a rise of 38 per cent over the same period last year and reaching the highest level in a...
VN crab cash flows in as exports snap decade record
Investment
Hưng Yên is pushing the formation of a free economic zone (FEZ) with a strategic vision to make it one of the most dynamic, open and investor-friendly economic zones in Southeast Asia.