Ho Chi Minh City posts strong economic growth in H1 2026
Economy 17:43 05/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City reported strong economic growth in the first half of 2026, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanding 8.55 percent year on year, according to the city's statistics office.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri secures $7.4bn investment commitments, including 5 foreign-funded projects
Economy 08:55 05/07/2026Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam secured investment commitments totaling VND194.58 trillion (US$7.4 billion) at an investment promotion conference on Saturday, including five foreign-invested projects worth VND9.117 trillion ($346 million).
Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment in AI, semiconductors, green technology during China trip
Ho Chi Minh City 10:54 29/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City has stepped up efforts to attract international investment in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and green technology, through a series of investment promotion activities held in China.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks investors for billion-dollar mega-urban projects
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 27/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City is calling for international investors to develop a series of mega-urban projects worth nearly US$9 billion, focusing on the northern and eastern gateways of the city.
Swedish investor proposes net-zero 5-star eco-resort in Vietnam
Economy 09:52 10/06/2026A Swedish investor has proposed studying the development of a luxury five-star eco-resort with net-zero carbon emissions in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam.
Vietnam emerges as key global manufacturing hub: KOTRA
Economy 18:27 20/05/2026Vietnam has become one of the world’s potential investment destinations, emerging as a key hub for global production and supply chains, Kang Kyung Sung, president and CEO of the Korea Trade - Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), said at the Maekyung Vietnam Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
$100mn project at VSIP Can Tho in southern Vietnam set to operate from August 2026
Economy 07:58 07/05/2026A US$100 million factory project at the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam is expected to begin operations in August 2026, according to the park developer.
India's landmark tax ruling on investments via Mauritius rattles global investors
World 15:14 17/01/2026Over decades, foreign investors have poured $180 billion into India via the tax haven of Mauritius. Now, an Indian court ruling is spooking investors as it could potentially reshape the M&A and investment landscape by strengthening New Delhi's hand against tax evasion.
Ho Chi Minh City sets investment cap at Saigon Hi-Tech Park at $100mn per hectare
Ho Chi Minh City 16:06 11/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set the investment cap at its Saigon Hi-Tech Park at VND2.6 trillion (US$100 million) per hectare, a move widely seen as opening a new race to attract large-scale data centers and strategic technology investors.
Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion
World 08:45 17/11/2025South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence, aiming to meet growing demand driven by a global boom.
Thai investors explore opportunities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Economy 09:53 24/10/2025Thai investors have shown strong interest in learning about investment incentives, transportation infrastructure, electricity supply, and labor availability in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Lam Dong attracts major investors with projects worth over $1.3bn
Economy 10:58 13/10/2025Several major Vietnamese conglomerates and companies were granted investment approvals and certificates in Lam Dong Province, with total registered capital exceeding VND35 trillion (US$1.3 billion), at an investment promotion conference held on Sunday.
