HCM City hosts International Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition

Thursday, Sep 10, 2026

Processing machinery, smart manufacturing and recycling technologies in the plastics and rubber industry are being showcased at the 24th Vietnam International Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

MoIT imposes anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain tiles from India

Wednesday, Sep 09, 2026

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (Trav) said on Tuesday that the ministry issued a decision on Monday imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on the products.

Việt Nam moving deeper into global, regional semiconductor value chains

Friday, Sep 04, 2026

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Ministry of National Defence’s Z181 Factory produced Việt Nam’s first semiconductor components, diodes and transistors for domestic use and export to Eastern Europe. The industry has advanced remarkably since.

Will the semiconductor industry help Việt Nam escape the middle-income trap?

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2026

Việt Nam’s inclusion in the World Bank’s upper-middle-income group from July 2026 marks an important milestone.

Việt Nam's gaming industry faces copyright risks despite strong growth

Friday, Aug 28, 2026

For Việt Nam to turn its gaming sector into a larger source of economic growth, stronger enforcement of copyright and intellectual property rules would be needed alongside the expansion of production capacity.

Draft law targets greener construction materials, stable supply

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

The system would be linked with databases on construction, minerals, the environment, businesses, investment and customs.

HCM City launches VSM 70 pilot programme to upgrade factory competitiveness

Saturday, Aug 22, 2026

Nguyễn Dạ Quyên, co-head of the centre, said VSM 70 is part of a Vietnam-ASEAN value chain cooperation initiative. It will 70 companies for the first season, with a 90-day improvement period and no participation fees.

EU packaging rules test green direction

Saturday, Aug 22, 2026

The journey of a Vietnamese product to the European market may increasingly depend on something often overlooked: its packaging. New EU rules are pushing exporters to rethink materials, design and recycling, while creating pressure — and opportunities — for Việt...

Chip boom pushes Việt Nam closer to “high-income” status: Nikkei Asia

Thursday, Aug 20, 2026

Việt Nam’s semiconductor industry offers the country an opportunity to shift from a growth model heavily reliant on low-cost labour and manufacturing toward more technology-intensive, higher value-added sectors, according to Nikkei Asia.

Phú Thọ, Korean firm sign MoU to explore water environment, energy project

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

Phú Thọ will favourable conditions for the company to conduct surveys, undertake research, and finalise project proposals in line with the local master plan and development orientations, as well as Vietnamese law.

Ministry tackles issues in decentralising certificate of origin issuance

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

Decentralising the issuance of certificates of origin has exposed problems in electronic systems, trader records, professional expertise and differences in how applications are handled by issuing agencies.

Việt Nam looks to develop materials industry to strengthen strategic autonomy

Monday, Aug 17, 2026

The materials industry forms the foundation of industrial development and is critical to strengthening strategic autonomy, national competitiveness and the ability to master core technologies.

Global supply chain shifts boost prospects for logistics industry

Saturday, Aug 15, 2026

Global supply chains are being redrawn, creating a window of opportunity for Việt Nam to deepen its role in regional trade — provided the country can move faster on infrastructure, digitalisation and green logistics.

PVI Insurance joins major regional insurers as AIIA 2026 finalist

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

PVI Insurance has been named among the finalists for the General Insurance Company of the Year award at AIIA 2026, alongside major regional insurers including Singapore-based MSIG and Thailand-based Allianz Ayudhya.

Chinese auto investment tests Việt Nam’s industrial ambitions

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

Chinese carmakers are putting new pressure on prices and technology while testing Việt Nam’s ability to retain more value.