MICAM Milano seeks deeper ties with Vietnam’s footwear industry
EconomyVietnam’s growing influence in the global footwear industry is drawing increasing attention from Europe, as MICAM Milano, one of the world’s leading footwear trade fairs, steps up efforts to connect with Vietnamese businesses and designers.
Vietnam’s Pham Nhat Vuong jumps to 69th on Forbes rich list as Vingroup shares rise
EconomyThe net worth of Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong rose by about US$1.7 billion on Tuesday, lifting him to 69th place on Forbes’ global rich list, as shares linked to his Vingroup advanced.
Power imports from Laos surge as renewable projects come online
EconomyElectricity imports from Laos into Vietnam rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, supported by the commissioning of new renewable energy projects in Laos and the expansion of cross-border transmission infrastructure, helping strengthen the Vietnamese power supply amid rising demand.
Vietnam association pushes for raw gold import approval
EconomyThe Vietnam Gold Traders Association has written to Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, proposing concretizing regulatory policies for the gold sector, including permitting enterprises to import gold materials.
Da Nang’s $10bn metro project expected to break ground early next year
EconomyDa Nang City in central Vietnam plans to begin the construction of its first urban railway, linking Da Nang International Airport with Hoi An, Tam Ky, and Chu Lai Airport, in February 2027 with a total investment of VND265.972 trillion ($10.1 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City completes 1st school on former cemetery site
EconomyAfter nearly a year of construction, an elementary school in Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has been completed on land that once housed the former Binh Hung Hoa cemetery.
Vietnam trials high-value amberjack aquaculture
EconomyThe Vietnam Academy of Fishery Sciences is piloting the farming of high-value amberjack as part of a broader push to diversify marine aquaculture and boost export revenue.
Vietnam plans to extend tax incentives for EVs until 2030
EconomyVietnam plans to extend a special consumption tax cut on electric vehicles by nearly four years to the end of 2030 in a bid to boost EV sales and reduce emissions, the parliament office said over the weekend.
Chinese firms ramp up high-tech investment in Vietnam as capital flows accelerate
EconomyChinese companies are accelerating a shift toward higher-tech and precision electronics investment in Vietnam, where their total registered capital has reached about US$36 billion across 6,386 active projects, industry representatives said at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Electric is new normal in Vietnam’s cities amid fuel cost rise
EconomyVietnamese urban households and businesses are increasingly turning to electric stoves and vehicles as electricity costs become more competitive and the push for green living accelerates.
