Vietnam’s Hai Phong targets 4 key markets in FDI attraction drive
EconomyHai Phong has identified Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan as four priority markets in its investment promotion strategy for 2027, as the northern port city seeks to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage existing foreign investors to expand their operations.
S.Korea’s Samyang Foods plans $163mn factory in Vietnam: media
EconomySouth Korea’s Samyang Foods on Wednesday unveiled its plan to build a production factory worth 218.6 billion won (US$163 million) in Bac Ninh City, northern Vietnam, as the maker of the popular Buldak noodles expands production to serve growing demand in ASEAN and European markets.
Vietnamese city home to Ha Long Bay considers $996mn sea bridge with air taxi pad
EconomyAuthorities in Quang Ninh City, home to the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam, are studying a proposal for a VND25.56-trillion (US$996 million) bridge featuring two levels, an offshore ecological park, a pedestrian street, a convention center and an air taxi landing pad.
Vietnam ranks 37th globally in digital and AI competitiveness
EconomyVietnam has secured 37th place out of 70 economies globally and third in Southeast Asia in the 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking (WDAIR 2026), marking a strong official debut, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on Wednesday.
Vietnam's 11.11 shopping frenzy heats up ahead of Black Friday
EconomyE-commerce platforms and retailers across Vietnam rolled out discounts of up to 80 percent on Wednesday, November 11, drawing shoppers to livestream sales, shopping malls and retail streets as the year-end shopping competition intensified even before Black Friday.
Vietnam Foodexpo 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
EconomyThe Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition 2026 (Vietnam Foodexpo 2026) opened on the morning of November 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
GM corn accounts for half of Vietnam’s total corn-growing area
EconomyGenetically modified (GM) corn represented some 50 percent of Vietnam’s total corn-growing area in 2025, reflecting farmers’ growing acceptance of agricultural biotechnology.
Vietnamese ride-hailing firm Be Group fined $24,400 for violating consumer protection regulations
EconomyBe Group, a ride-hailing company in Vietnam, has been fined VND625 million (US$24,400) for multiple violations involving general transaction terms and consumers' rights to choose whether to share their personal information.
Tesla unlikely to achieve high sales in Vietnam, needs dedicated charging network
EconomyTesla is reportedly preparing to enter Vietnam but is unlikely to achieve high sales due to its expected premium pricing, with automotive expert Doan Anh Dung saying the U.S. electric vehicle maker will target customers considering BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus models and need to develop its own charging network.
Viettel launches logistics center in Da Nang, featuring autonomous robots
EconomyViettel Post Joint Stock Corporation, a unit under military-run telecom group Viettel, launched the Viettel Da Nang Logistics Center, equipped with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), at Lien Chieu Industrial Park in Hai Van Ward, located in the coastal central city of Da Nang, on Tuesday.
