Vietnam province proposes cutting private-sector workweek to 40-44 hours
EconomyThe Department of Home Affairs of Son La Province, northern Vietnam has proposed a roadmap to cut private-sector working hours to 40-44 hours a week, in line with the public sector.
Vietnam’s VinSpace partners with SpaceX to launch satellites in 2027
EconomyVinSpace, a subsidiary of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has signed an agreement with U.S. aerospace company SpaceX to launch its satellites into orbit in the second quarter of 2027, marking a step toward expanding Vietnam's role in the global space technology industry.
Vietnam, China seek common standards for durian testing
EconomyVietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is negotiating with China’s General Administration of Customs to align durian testing standards and establish mutual recognition of test results, in an effort to shorten customs clearance times.
Vietjet to launch direct flights linking Ho Chi Minh City with Western Sydney
EconomyVietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet is set to launch direct flights linking Ho Chi Minh City with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in Australia on January 9, 2027, becoming one of the first airlines to serve the new airport and marking a new milestone in Vietnam-Australia aviation links, the airline said on Monday.
Vietnam’s Vinpearl named world’s strongest hotel brand in 2026
EconomyVietnamese hotel brand Vinpearl has been named the world’s strongest hotel brand in 2026 by Brand Finance, a leading global brand valuation consultancy headquartered in London, the first time a Vietnamese hospitality brand has ranked No. 1 globally in brand strength.
Vietnam’s exports to Australia gain momentum toward $20bn trade target
EconomyVietnam’s exports to Australia are gaining momentum, with growing shipments of agricultural products and other goods highlighting the market’s potential as the two countries work toward increasing annual two-way trade to US$20 billion.
Vietnamese firm develops AI for world’s first tilt-rotor twin-propeller UAV
EconomyVietnamese tech giant FPT has signed a strategic partnership with South Korean tech company Narma to develop autonomous flight software and an AI-powered operating system for the AF100, described by Narma as the world’s first electric UAV equipped with twin tilting rotors.
Vietnam’s ACV urged to build new terminals at Da Lat airport amid rising travel demand
TravelLam Dong Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has asked the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to allocate funding to build new passenger and cargo terminals at Lien Khuong International Airport next year to meet rising demand, authorities said on Monday.
Vietnam's jewelers move to clarify issues after government inspection
EconomyVietnam’s jewelry makers, namely PNJ, Mi Hong and Bao Tin Manh Hai, have responded after a government inspection found tax declaration discrepancies at six gold businesses, involving nearly VND94 billion (US$3.62 million) in estimated amounts to be recovered.
Vietnam Electricity Group targets global top 500 as it clears accumulated losses
EconomyVietnam Electricity Group (EVN) said it had fully eliminated its accumulated losses incurred in 2022-23 and registered to join the global top 500, but reaching that goal by 2030 will require the state-owned power giant to significantly expand revenue, maintain annual profit margins of at least 3 percent, and overcome major financial and restructuring challenges.
