Vietnam deputy premier urges US investors to become ambassadors for int’l financial center
EconomyDuring his recent visit to New York, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh attended a Vietnam-U.S. Business Forum, calling on American firms to become pioneering investors and ambassadors for Vietnam’s international financial center.
Vietnam aims to develop H’Mong cattle into national specialty inspired by S.Korea’s Hanwoo brand
EconomyVietnam is aiming to develop the H’Mong cattle breed into a national specialty, drawing on South Korea’s Hanwoo development model, through strengthened cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), livestock authorities said.
Middle East tensions may shift real estate investment to Vietnam: conference
EconomyA Vietnamese business executive said on Friday that rising tensions in the Middle East could redirect real estate investment toward Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, as companies reassess risk and costs.
Vietnam opens Ben Dinh port on Ly Son Island to int’l vessels
EconomyVietnam has officially opened Ben Dinh port in Ly Son Island Special Zone, south-central Quang Ngai Province, to receive domestic and international vessels, the country’s maritime authority said.
Vietnam targets nationwide switch to E10 biofuel in April
Vietnam NewsThe Vietnamese Prime Minister has ordered an accelerated nationwide transition to E10 biofuel to be completed within April, leaving regulators and businesses about 30 days to meet the deadline.
Vietnam eyes data center investment boom as capacity ramps up
EconomyVietnam is positioning itself to attract billions of dollars in data center investment as demand driven by artificial intelligence and digital services accelerates, although current capacity remains limited, according to property consultancy JLL.
EU tightens checks on Vietnamese farm exports over pesticide residues
EconomyVietnamese agricultural exports such as dragon fruit, chili, okra and durian are facing tighter checks at European Union (EU) borders, while passion fruit has yet to be placed under enhanced controls, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam to cut maritime pilotage fees by 10% for domestic ships
EconomyVietnam will reduce maritime pilotage service fees by at least 10 percent for domestic vessels from April 1 to May 1, in a move aimed at easing rising logistics costs amid global energy market pressures.
Vietnam maritime authority proposes seeking Iran support for ships as Hormuz tensions disrupt shipping
EconomyVietnam’s maritime authority has proposed seeking Iran’s support to ensure safe passage for 19 Vietnamese-linked vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping through the vital waterway.
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with global firms as supply chains shift
EconomyVietnam is prepared to strengthen cooperation with global businesses to build more efficient and resilient supply chains as global production networks evolve rapidly under the influence of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, Party General Secretary To Lam said on Thursday.
