PM orders Vietnam IFC launch in Ho Chi Minh City by February 9
EconomyVietnam International Financial Center (IFC) must open its Ho Chi Minh City facility by February 9, a deadline set by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who also urged ministries and local authorities to act decisively, assign clear responsibility, and avoid fragmented implementation as Vietnam moves to build a dual-location financial hub.
Vietnam's EVN secures $1.13 billion loan for LNG power plant project
EconomyHANOI -- Vietnam's state utility EVN signed an agreement on Friday for a syndicated loan worth 29.57 trillion dong ($1.13 billion) to build an LNG-fired power plant, the company said.
Viettel begins construction of Vietnam's first chip plant, trial run targeted by end‑2027
EconomyHANOI -- Vietnam's military-run telecom company Viettel on Friday began construction of the country's first semiconductor fabrication plant, with trial production expected to start by late 2027, part of Vietnam's plan to create its own semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Vietnam tourism, property groups push into aviation to build closed-loop travel ecosystems
EconomyVietnam’s aviation sector is drawing growing interest from tourism and real estate groups seeking to control more of the travel value chain, as companies move beyond hotels and resorts to establish airlines and airport services.
Vietnam’s VinFast launches 4 new electric motorbike models, expands battery-swapping network
EconomyVietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Thursday unveiled four next-generation electric motorbike models and announced the completion of its first 4,500 battery-swapping stations, with a target of installing 45,000 battery-swap cabinets nationwide by the first quarter of 2026.
Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City ranks 4th among world’s busiest domestic air routes in 2025
EconomyThe Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City air route held the fourth position among the world’s 10 busiest domestic flight routes in 2025, with more than 11 million seats scheduled, according to data released by UK-based global travel data provider OAG.
Vietnam wins 2 golds, 1 bronze at ASEAN Digital Awards 2026
EconomyVietnam secured two gold awards and one bronze at the ASEAN Digital Awards (ADA) 2026, standing out among hundreds of regional entries with digital solutions spanning healthcare, banking innovation, and smart transportation.
Vietnam’s Nghi Son refinery processes non-Kuwaiti crude for 1st time
EconomyVietnam’s Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical plant has successfully processed a new crude oil grade for the first time since beginning commercial operations, a step toward diversifying feedstock sources, the operator said on Wednesday.
Foreign visitor demand drives pilot for digital asset conversions in Da Nang
EconomyForeign visitor demand is accounting for a significant share of usage in Vietnam’s controlled pilot program allowing the conversion of digital assets into local currency, as the country launches its first crypto-to-fiat sandbox in the central city of Da Nang.
Vietnam’s 2026 growth hinges on tariff negotiation signals: Standard Chartered
EconomyVietnam’s economic growth outlook in 2026 will be shaped significantly by the progress and outcomes of tariff negotiations, according to experts from Standard Chartered, who suggest that non-manufacturing sectors could play a larger role in supporting growth amid positive credit conditions.
