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Việt Nam – A strategic link in Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative: ADB

Việt Nam – A strategic link in Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative: ADB

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)''s reporter, Keiju Mitsuhashi, director for Energy Sector for Southeast Asia and the Pacific at ADB, underscored this strategic position, describing Việt Nam as a “truly important” part of the broader Pan-Asia...
Reservoir aquaculture plan targets sustainable growth and livelihoods

Reservoir aquaculture plan targets sustainable growth and livelihoods

Việt Nam is looking to unlock the vast potential of its nearly 8,000 reservoirs to drive sustainable aquaculture growth, boost rural livelihoods and strengthen the fisheries value chain.
Draft law seeks to restrict social housing resale to eligible buyers

Draft law seeks to restrict social housing resale to eligible buyers

Under a draft amendment to the Law on Housing 2023 now open for public consultation, social housing owners would only be permitted to resell to buyers who meet the eligibility criteria for social housing support.
HCM City targets at least 10.3 per cent growth in H1

HCM City targets at least 10.3 per cent growth in H1

As the city has set a GRDP growth target of over 10 per cent for 2026, growth in the first half must reach at least 10.3 per cent, with the second quarter alone tartgeted at 11.59–12.49 per cent (average 12.04...
Northern region breaks ground on first major wind power project

Northern region breaks ground on first major wind power project

Ground broken on Quảng Ninh 1 wind farm, one of northern Việt Nam’s first large-scale projects, set to supply nearly 600 million kWh of clean power annually from 2028.
Hà Nội targets comprehensive overhaul of industrial parks toward greener, smarter models

Hà Nội targets comprehensive overhaul of industrial parks toward greener, smarter models

Only about 20–25 per cent of enterprises are genuinely high-tech, while most remain focused on processing and assembly.
Ministry calls for actions to speed up power projects under revised PDP8

Ministry calls for actions to speed up power projects under revised PDP8

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged faster action to remove bottlenecks in implementing the revised PDP8 and accelerate power and grid projects to support double-digit growth.
Việt Nams growth to moderate as external risks intensify: ADB

Việt Nam's growth to moderate as external risks intensify: ADB

Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to moderate to 7.2 per cent in 2026 and 7.0 per cent in 2027 under the ADB''s baseline scenario, after expanding by 8.0 per cent in 2025.
Build to Last 2026 conference discusses sustainable urban development

Build to Last 2026 conference discusses sustainable urban development

As Việt Nam undergoes one of the fastest urbanisation cycles in Asia, the demand for sustainable infrastructure, resilient urban planning, and green construction solutions continues to grow rapidly, experts said at the Build to Last 2026 conference held in HCM City on Tuesday.
Phú Mỹ Hưng links with banks to offer low rates to customers

Phú Mỹ Hưng links with banks to offer low rates to customers

Phú Mỹ Hưng Development Corporation has recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with renowned banks in HCM City to facilitate customers looking to purchase units in their latest project - Phú Mỹ Hưng Harmonie.
SBV proposes higher lending caps for major projects in Hà Nội

SBV proposes higher lending caps for major projects in Hà Nội

The maximum credit exposure for a single borrower would not exceed 38 per cent of a bank’s owned capital, while lending to a borrower and related parties would be capped at 52 per cent of bank capital when financing large...
Sembcorp wins approval for AI-ready data centre campus in HCM City

Sembcorp wins approval for AI-ready data centre campus in HCM City

According to the company, the proposed development will cover about 4.5 hectares and be built in phases, with total computing capacity of up to 90MW.
PM meets Russian infrastructure giants to promote digital technology, railways cooperation

PM meets Russian infrastructure giants to promote digital technology, railways cooperation

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met leaders of major Russian infrastructure companies in Moscow on Wednesday as part of his official visit to Russia to discuss potential cooperation in railways, digital technology and urban infrastructure.
Việt Nam, Italy explore industrial park cooperation to boost investment

Việt Nam, Italy explore industrial park cooperation to boost investment

Deputy PM Nguyễn Chí Dũng has called for stronger business links and proposed Italian industrial parks in Việt Nam to deepen investment, technology transfer and supply chain cooperation.
Việt Nam has potential for integrated urban development

Việt Nam has potential for integrated urban development

Urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.