Charging station, battery-swapping investment race heats up in Vietnam
EconomyRising fuel prices and accelerating demand for electric vehicles are fueling a fierce investment race in charging stations and battery-swapping infrastructure across Vietnam.
Vietnam set to become Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy by PPP: IMF
EconomyVietnam is expected to become Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP), behind Indonesia, between 2026 and 2031, after surpassing Thailand and several regional peers, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Green transition opens new growth space for Vietnamese firms
EconomyAs environmental pressures intensify globally, Vietnamese enterprises are increasingly embracing green transformation in order to not only meet market demands but also seize emerging opportunities and sharpen their competitive edge.
CBC-backed Dawn buys control of Vietnam medical device distributor Pinnacle
EconomySINGAPORE -- Dawn Medical Technologies has acquired a controlling stake in Pinnacle Health Equipment, the companies said on Wednesday, giving the CBC Group-backed buyer a foothold in Vietnam.
Lego says no regrets over Vietnam investment as green transition shapes strategy
EconomyDanish toy giant Lego Group says it has no regrets about choosing Vietnam as an investment destination, citing the country’s access to a young Southeast Asian consumer market and its strong commitment to the green transition, according to a senior company executive.
China not pursuing trade surplus with Vietnam: Chinese ambassador
EconomyChina does not view a trade surplus with Vietnam as a strategic objective, underscoring a willingness to expand imports of high-quality Vietnamese goods as part of efforts to rebalance bilateral trade, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei told a press briefing in Hanoi on Tuesday.
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.
