
Airport service firms in Vietnam record hefty profits in H1
EconomyAs Vietnam’s tourism and aviation sectors soar during the summer travel peak, service providers at airports, including in-flight catering, beverage services, cargo handling, and airport lounges, report robust business results in the first half of the year.

Vietnam ranks as 9th-largest banana exporter; eyes growth in other fruits
EconomyVietnam has become the world’s ninth-largest banana exporter and is among the top global exporters of coconuts, officials said on Friday, as the country aims to boost fruit exports and reach billion-dollar revenue targets for products like passion fruit and pineapples.

Geely Monjaro debuts in Vietnam, priced from $42,030
EconomyChinese automaker Geely has launched the Geely Monjaro in the Vietnamese market, with gasoline and hybrid engine options across three versions: HEV, Premium, and Flagship.

Vietnam’s public security ministry takes over state stake in FPT Telecom
EconomyThe Ministry of Public Security has officially received the ownership rights of the state stake in FPT Telecom, a key Vietnamese telecommunications and technology company.

Vietnam seen as potential player in global lithium battery industry: corporate executive
EconomyVietnam is poised to emerge as a key player in the global clean energy supply chain, particularly in the production and export of lithium batteries, according to Ee-Hui Tan, managing director of FedEx Vietnam and Cambodia.

Google launches AI-powered filmmaking tool in Vietnam
EconomyGoogle has launched its AI-powered filmmaking tool, Flow, along with the premium Google AI Ultra subscription in Vietnam, expanding its creative tools available to local users.

Vietnam’s Hai Phong secures $15.5bn in new investment commitments
EconomyHai Phong City in northern Vietnam granted investment certificates and signed memoranda of understanding worth US$15.5 billion during an investment promotion conference held on Tuesday, attended by top national and local leaders.

Vietnamese premier sets ambitious 8.3-8.5% GDP growth target for 2025
EconomyVietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday chaired an online conference between the government and local authorities to discuss the nation’s economic growth trajectory, setting a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 8.3–8.5 percent for the year.

Masan Group drives innovation for sustainable development
EconomyAs a Vietnamese enterprise driving innovation for community-centered, sustainable growth, Masan has been recognized in Vietnam's Top 50 Sustainable Businesses for the fourth consecutive year.

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet services set to pilot in Vietnam in Q4
EconomySatellite Internet services offered by U.S.-based Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) are expected to launch in Vietnam in the fourth quarter of this year following the government’s approval of a five-year pilot program, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.