Investment
Two new expressways proposed for northern mountainous region
Total investment capital estimated at over VND114 trillion ($4.33 billion).
Business
Sixteen Vietnamese enterprises boost productivity through smart factory consulting program
Following more than five months of implementation, sixteen manufacturing enterprises in northern Vietnam recorded measurable improvements in productivity, management processes, and data application through two advisory initiatives focused on smart factories and smart molds.
Business
Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028
The Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft resolution to the Government proposing special mechanisms to resolve tax compliance bottlenecks, including a 30 to 70 percent reduction in late filing penalties and the cancellation of late payment interest for inactive taxpayers through June 30, 2028.
Ministry proposes $19 mln fund to support industrial energy efficiency
The fund is envisioned to perform six primary mandates: mobilizing financial resources, wholesale concessional lending, interest rate subsidies,technical assistance, accelerating market transformation, and policy-driven investments.
Integrated offerings
As wellness tourism takes off around the world, Vietnam could secure a unique advantage by creating a value chain with a particular focus on traditional medicine and treatment along with medicinal herbs.
Nghe An launches innovation center to drive startups and commercialization
The center is expected to serve as a strategic hub connecting state management agencies, universities, research institutes, enterprises, experts, and investors.
Hateco and APM Terminals plan to invest $3.5 billion in railway cargo stations
The newly signed agreement between the two companies expands the scope of cooperation between Hateco and APM Terminals from seaport infrastructure to researching and developing railway infrastructure.
Vietnam Airlines signs cooperation agreements with Nordic partners to boost aviation connectivity
According to the MOU with Copenhagen Airport, the operator of Copenhagen Airport, both parties will collaborate to explore market development opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
Vietnam among world’s fastest-growing economies in 2026, IMF says
The IMF attributed Vietnam’s performance to manufacturing resilience, robust domestic demand, and expanding exports.