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A delegation from the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre of An Giang province on December 6 visited the headquarters of the Khmer-Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Association in Phnom Penh as part of efforts to enhance connections and cooperation between An Giang and Cambodian firms.
With economic growth of 7–8%, strong FDI inflows and large-scale urban infrastructure development, Vietnam is viewed as a promising destination for Korean investors.
By 2030, Van Phong aims to rank among Vietnam’s top three economic zones, contributing significantly to provincial and regional GRDP. By 2050, it is envisioned as an international maritime economic centre and a leading driver of Khanh Hoa’s long-term development.
The expansion in scale and capacity of Vietnamese property developers reflects renewed confidence in the sector and offers a strong foundation for deeper cooperation with international investors on strategic projects.
The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy and reducing pollution.
The Health Ministry will continue strengthening cosmetics management, and will soon submit proposals to amend the Government’s Decree 117/2020/ND-CP and Decree 98/2020/ND-CP, including regulations on cosmetic advertising and tougher sanctions for counterfeit products.
Nearly 178,000 new firms were set up nationwide during this period, with registered capital surpassing 1.75 quadrillion VND (66.38 billion USD) and registered employees totalling 1.05 million.
In the period, the total value of goods exports and imports reached 839.75 billion USD, up 17.2% year-on-year; of which, exports rose by 16.1% and imports by 18.4%.
Disbursement progress continued to accelerate, hitting a record high for the 2021–2025 period, reflecting Vietnam’s improved capacity to absorb capital and foreign enterprises' commitment to project implementation.
The first 11 months, the index rose by 3.29%. With this result, the full-year CPI will certainly be kept below 4%, meeting the target set by the National Assembly and pursued by the Government.
This rapid fleet expansion reflects the carrier’s strategic vision and ambition to rise globally, meet growing travel demand during the 2026 Lunar New Year season and expand its international network.
The Vietnamese Government stands ready to create favourable conditions for Amazon to engage in long-term, effective cooperation and investment in the country, contributing to the growth of the local e-commerce market and sci-tech ecosystem.
Hai Phong and Antwerp - two port cities of strategic importance in Southeast Asia and Europe, respectively - share many notable similarities, as both serve as gateways for imports and exports, handle enormous volumes of cargo each year, and function as major logistics hubs for vast economic regions.
Over the past 17 years, Samsung Vietnam has successfully implemented numerous high-tech projects, operated six manufacturing entities, one research and development institute, and one sales entity, while continuously maintaining impressive revenues, reaffirming its position as a leading FDI enterprise in Vietnam.
Notably, the top 10 in both categories comprised 60% domestic firms and 40% foreign-invested companies, signalling significant advances made by Vietnamese enterprises and underscoring that the “sustainability playground” is no longer dominated by FDI firms with strong governance foundations.
The ministry emphasised the need to pinpoint projects with strong disbursement potential to prioritise funding, while firmly shifting capital away from sluggish projects or those unable to complete procedures on time.
The fund will be established under a business contractual co-operation (BCC) with no legal status, operating on market principles and accepting risks to promote innovation.
The Vietnam International Baby Products and Toys Expo (IBTE) 2025 will take place from December 18-20 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pilot FTZs are expected to be established in Da Nang, Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City in 2026. The goal is to establish 6–8 FTZs or similar models nationwide by 2030, and 8–10 international-standard FTZs by 2045
An official has stressed the need to establish a new growth model that harmonises traditional growth drivers—investment, exports and labour—with new ones such as the digital economy, green economy, knowledge-based economy and circular economy.
