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Construction ministry pushes public investment disbursement

Construction ministry pushes public investment disbursement

Statistics showed that by the end of October, the ministry’s disbursement was estimated at VNĐ40.9 trillion (US$1.55 billion) or 51 per cent of its full-year plan, leaving a huge workload in the remaining months of this year.
Its not about money: structural barriers blocking Việt Nams public investment

It’s not about money: structural barriers blocking Việt Nam’s public investment

Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) newspaper spoke with Nguyễn Sĩ Dũng, member of the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisory Council and former deputy director of the National Assembly Office, about what’s holding things up and what it would...
Government leader presides over meeting on national key transport projects

Government leader presides over meeting on national key transport projects

Rapid development requires investment in strategic infrastructure, said Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, who heads the steering committee for national key projects in the transport sector.
Government issues plan to roll out special mechanisms, fast-tracking metro networks in Hà Nội, HCM City

Government issues plan to roll out special mechanisms, fast-tracking metro networks in Hà Nội, HCM City

Hà Nội and HCM City must work closely with ministries and sectors to review and adjust planning around railway stations and depots, implement compensation and resettlement projects, and auction land to finance urban development linked to the railway systems in...
Việt Nam surges into battery-swapping for e-scooters

Việt Nam surges into battery-swapping for e-scooters

While charging an e-bike battery takes six to eight hours, swapping takes less than two minutes, making electricity battery swapping market potential.
Cybersecurity in the age of AI: Where resilience must be built in, not bolted on

Cybersecurity in the age of AI: Where resilience must be built in, not bolted on

Kenneth Lai, ASEAN Area Vice President, Cloudflare, wrote to Việt Nam News on how AI is transforming the cybersecurity threat landscape in Việt Nam, from automated ransomware to deepfake-powered attacks, and why organisations must embed resilience into their operations, on...
Fuel fight as Việt Nams tough new mileage rules face pushback

Fuel fight as Việt Nam’s tough new mileage rules face pushback

The draft fuel economy standards at 4.83 litres per 100 km by 2030 must push nearly all gasoline – powered car models off the market, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) said, calling for a roadmap with softer fuel economy rules.
500 locations viable to be EV charging stations in Hà Nội

500 locations viable to be EV charging stations in Hà Nội

Surveys by the Hà Nội Department of Construction have found nearly 500 possible sites for further stations, ranging from bus depots and railway stations to apartment complexes, urban areas and public parks.
Việt Nam faces wave of electric vehicle giants entering the market

Việt Nam faces wave of electric vehicle giants entering the market

After years of VinFast’s near-monopoly in the EV segment, international names are now signalling strong ambitions to tap into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
Lack of construction materials threatens to stymie key HCM City infrastructure works

Lack of construction materials threatens to stymie key HCM City infrastructure works

A surge in demand for construction materials is putting pressure on major infrastructure projects across HCM City.
Việt Nams credit conditions to remain stable in H2 2025

Việt Nam’s credit conditions to remain stable in H2 2025

Despite external pressure, the stable outlook is attributed to the strong domestic operating conditions and supportive policies, which have served as a crucial shock absorber.
Border trade surges as agricultural products hit peak harvest season

Border trade surges as agricultural products hit peak harvest season

A wide range of Vietnamese agricultural products are entering the peak harvest time, resulting in thousands of trucks arriving daily at the border gates in Lạng Sơn province for export to China.
Đồng Nai establishes land development fund

Đồng Nai establishes land development fund

Đồng Nai Province has established a land development fund with a charter capital of VNĐ7 trillion (US$269 million).
Việt Nams digital tech sector boasts nearly 74,000 companies

Việt Nam's digital tech sector boasts nearly 74,000 companies

The total revenue of Việt Nam''s digital tech companies reached nearly US$158 billion in 2024, a 10.2 per cent year-on-year increase.
Đồng Nai breaks ground of nearly 240 million commercial centre

Đồng Nai breaks ground of nearly $240 million commercial centre

The People''s Committee of the southern province of Đồng Nai, in collaboration with Việt Phát Group JSC, on January 10 began work on an office leasing and commercial centre in Hiệp Hòa Ward, Biên Hòa City, with a total investment...