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.
Da Nang’s $10bn metro project expected to break ground early next year
EconomyDa Nang City in central Vietnam plans to begin the construction of its first urban railway, linking Da Nang International Airport with Hoi An, Tam Ky, and Chu Lai Airport, in February 2027 with a total investment of VND265.972 trillion ($10.1 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City completes 1st school on former cemetery site
EconomyAfter nearly a year of construction, an elementary school in Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has been completed on land that once housed the former Binh Hung Hoa cemetery.
Vietnam trials high-value amberjack aquaculture
EconomyThe Vietnam Academy of Fishery Sciences is piloting the farming of high-value amberjack as part of a broader push to diversify marine aquaculture and boost export revenue.
Vietnam plans to extend tax incentives for EVs until 2030
EconomyVietnam plans to extend a special consumption tax cut on electric vehicles by nearly four years to the end of 2030 in a bid to boost EV sales and reduce emissions, the parliament office said over the weekend.
Chinese firms ramp up high-tech investment in Vietnam as capital flows accelerate
EconomyChinese companies are accelerating a shift toward higher-tech and precision electronics investment in Vietnam, where their total registered capital has reached about US$36 billion across 6,386 active projects, industry representatives said at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Electric is new normal in Vietnam’s cities amid fuel cost rise
EconomyVietnamese urban households and businesses are increasingly turning to electric stoves and vehicles as electricity costs become more competitive and the push for green living accelerates.
Vietnam’s FPT Retail curbs ICT expansion, shifts to private-label products, expands pharmacies
EconomyVietnam’s FPT Digital Retail JSC said weakening demand and rising prices for laptops and mobile phones are pressuring its core technology retail business, prompting the company to hold back the expansion of its FPT Shop chain while shifting toward lower-priced products and private-label offerings.
Vietnam banks to stop auto-splitting large transfers for instant payments from April 21
EconomySeveral Vietnamese banks will stop automatically splitting large interbank transfers for instant processing from April 21, meaning transactions of VND500 million (US$18,986) or more may take longer to complete.
