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Vietnamese steelmakers find growth momentum despite export challenges

Vietnamese steelmakers find growth momentum despite export challenges

According to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA), crude steel production hit an estimated 14.8 million tonnes in the first half, a 21.2 per cent year-on-year jump, while steel consumption climbed 13.1 per cent to about 17.9 million tonnes, providing a...
New-generation industrial parks need to attract high-quality investors: summit

New-generation industrial parks need to attract high-quality investors: summit

Around the world, investors are increasingly choosing locations based not only on costs and logistics, but also on renewable energy, carbon performance, circular economy solutions and ESG standards, experts said.
Three local investors assigned on Đà Nẵng FTZ development

Three local investors assigned on Đà Nẵng FTZ development

Investment certificates for three functional sites – FTZ2, FTZ3 and FTZ4 – were presented to three local infrastructure investors for soon construction on total 910ha with an investment of VNĐ15 trillion (US$600 million).
Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

Rising costs, carbon pressure and supply shortages are forcing the construction materials industry towards greener and higher-value production.
American burger chains struggle to adapt in Việt Nams price-sensitive market

American burger chains struggle to adapt in Việt Nam's price-sensitive market

After years of aggressive expansion, several American burger chains are scaling back in Việt Nam, struggling to compete in a market driven by local tastes, price sensitivity and fierce competition.
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.
Organic growth comes at a cost in Việt Nam

Organic growth comes at a cost in Việt Nam

In Việt Nam, organic production has attracted significant attention to deliver safer, higher-quality food and increase the value of farm produce. However, the scale of organic production in Việt Nam remains modest.
Challenges facing green materials caused by high costs and consumer habits

Challenges facing green materials caused by high costs and consumer habits

High prices and limited consumer awareness meant green materials were mainly used in large-scale projects, rather than in the general market.
Việt Nam ready for next digital phase

Việt Nam ready for next digital phase

Digital transformation has been identified among strategic pillars, besides science technology and innovation, for Việt Nam towards rapid, sustainable and inclusive growth.
HCM City attracts 4.4 billion into industrial parks in nine months

HCM City attracts $4.4 billion into industrial parks in nine months

The HCM City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA) reported on Tuesday that investment attraction in both domestic and foreign sectors showed strong growth in the first nine months of 2025.
Despite rich resources, growth in Việt Nams green construction material market remains slow

Despite rich resources, growth in Việt Nam’s green construction material market remains slow

As climate change worsens, the global construction industry is turning to green materials, and Việt Nam is well-placed to follow with its rich resources.
Ninh Bình leaders meet Korean SMEs to boost investment cooperation

Ninh Bình leaders meet Korean SMEs to boost investment cooperation

Leaders of Ninh Bình Province held a working session on Thursday with representatives of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Businesses (KBIZ), which has a strong presence in the northern locality.
Connection with multinationals needed to develop VNs industrial sector

Connection with multinationals needed to develop VN’s industrial sector

A survey conducted by VCCI showed that nearly 65 per cent ​​of Vietnamese enterprises had not prepared anything when participating in the global supply chain.
Poultry industry faces major challenges amid weak value chain linkages

Poultry industry faces major challenges amid weak value chain linkages

Technology must be seen as a leading force to drive progress and maintain growth momentum.
Streamlined legal framework proposed to promote green industrial parks

Streamlined legal framework proposed to promote green industrial parks

Green loans only account for about 4.6 per cent of total outstanding loans, showing that green credit in Việt Nam remains modest compared to the size of the potential it offers.