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State-owned enterprises outperform 2023 business plans
State-owned enterprises had basically gone ahead business and production plans in 2023, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
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Vietnam was among the top three Southeast Asian countries in industrial output value in 2022, according to data issued recently by the World Bank.
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Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 5.7% year-on-year in the opening two months of 2024, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi informed that two-way trade reached 4.22 billion USD in the first six months of 2026, up 16.8% year-on-year. Brazil's exports to Vietnam exceeded 2 billion USD, rising 16.6%, while its imports from Vietnam totalled about 2.11 billion USD, an increase of 17%.
Kunming – Nha Trang air service resumes to boost tourism, connectivity
The restored Kunming–Nha Trang route is expected to cater to growing travel demand and facilitate tourism, trade and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and China.
WB offers strategic recommendations as Vietnam enters upper-middle-income group
Among the 218 economies assessed this year, Vietnam was one of only six to be upgraded to a higher income category by the WB Group. The move marks a notable milestone after 17 years in the lower-middle-income group, where Vietnam had remained since 2009.
International symposium explores future of regenerative supply chains
For Vietnam, the challenge is not simply adopting new technologies but ensuring that supply chains are sustainable and capable of generating long-term value.
Honda Vietnam posts strong car sales growth, leads motorcycle market
The company sold 172,299 motorcycles in June, up 4.7% from the same month last year, highlighting steady consumer demand even as the market gradually shifts towards greener transport options. For the first six months of 2026, motorcycle sales reached 515,743 units, up 0.6% year-on-year.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to develop Phu My 3 as first eco-industrial park
Developed under a strategic cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese and Japanese governments, the nearly 1,000-hectare industrial park is expected to become the city's first eco-industrial park under the country's new regulatory framework.
Plan issued to develop agricultural logistics system
A key target is that by 2030, all concentrated agricultural, forestry and fisheries production areas will have access to essential services, including product traceability, quarantine, testing, quality certification, processing and market development. The move reflects growing international demand for stricter food safety, quality and traceability standards, which have become increasingly important for agricultural exports.
Vietnamese electric car gets thumbs-up from French auto magazine
The magazine said the VF 2 retails at 188 million VND (7,200 USD) with the battery included, making it one of the most affordable electric cars in the Vietnamese market.
Vietnam, RoK boost micro-business cooperation
Vietnam's young population, dynamic market, and big growth potential are a perfect fit for the strengths that Korean micro-businesses bring in K-brands, technology, and service expertise, said KFME President Song Chi Young.
VinFast auto sales up 72% in H1
It marked the first time an automotive brand in Vietnam has exceeded 100,000 vehicle deliveries in the first half.
Vietnam's auto sales rise 15%, hybrid, imported vehicles continue to outperform
With auto loan interest rates remaining competitive, stable vehicle supply, and an increasingly diverse product range, Vietnam's automotive market is expected to maintain its growth momentum through the remainder of 2026. SUVs, MPVs, and hybrid vehicles are likely to remain the main drivers of overall market sales.
Vietnamese firms urged to enhance competitiveness to tap US market opportunities
To convert these opportunities into growth, it is a must for Vietnam to continue improving its investment climate, upgrading logistics and energy infrastructure, accelerating digital transformation and developing a highly skilled workforce that meets requirement of emerging technology sectors, an expert has said.
Gia Lai positions itself as magnet for sustainable investment
Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Huu Que said ESG is no longer a communications message or a cost burden, but an essential requirement for accessing global capital. Gia Lai has chosen ESG as a pillar for building new competitive advantages and achieving sustainable development.
Vietnam Airlines adjusts flights to/from Taiwan due to Typhoon Bavi
Vietnam Airlines said weather-related schedule changes are unavoidable and are made to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Suntory PepsiCo inaugurates 300-million-USD plant in southern Tay Ninh province
Built on nearly 20 hectares at Huu Thanh Industrial Park, the facility is the company's largest and most advanced plant in Vietnam and the biggest production site in Suntory PepsiCo's Asian manufacturing network. The factory has a designed annual production capacity of over 1.24 billion litres and is equipped with highly automated production, filling and warehousing systems.
Ho Chi Minh City promotes UAV applications to develop low-altitude economy
With its enlarged development space, Ho Chi Minh City now combines strengths in urban development, industry and services with high-tech agriculture, the marine economy, logistics and diverse ecological areas. These conditions provide an ideal testing ground for UAV applications in urban management, land administration, environmental monitoring, disaster prevention and response, agriculture, logistics and public services.
Dong Nai begins construction of three key transport projects linking to Long Thanh airport
The projects, which have a combined investment of around 12 trillion VND (approximately 460 million USD), comprise the expansion and upgrading of Provincial Roads DT769 and DT773, along with the construction of DT770B, all of which are expected to play a strategic role in the region's transport network.
Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines expand partnership to boost air connectivity, tourism
The city's tourism sector has continued to benefit from expanding air connectivity. In the first six months of this year, Da Nang welcomed nearly 9.77 million overnight visitors, up 22% year-on-year. International tourist arrivals exceeded 5.16 million, an increase of 28%.
Vietnam motorcycle market shifts to multi-technology competition
The Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) announced on July 10 that its five member companies sold 638,431 motorcycles in the second quarter, up 4.4% from the same period last year.
Vietnam's wood exporters race to stay on growth path
Despite headwinds from Middle East tensions that have pushed up freight and logistics costs, exports of wood and wood products were estimated at 1.53 billion USD in June, lifting first-half export turnover to 8.54 billion USD, up 4.4% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
