(Source: VNA)
Once completed, POSCO Future M's battery materials plant in Thai Nguyen province will have a designed capacity of 55,000 tonnes per year, serving as a key supplier of battery materials for leading electric vehicle manufacturers in the US, the EU and the Republic of Korea.
According to Deputy Head of HEPZA Le Van Thinh, the new policy comes as the city intensifies administrative reform, digital transformation, and efforts to enhance competitiveness in attracting investment into its export processing and industrial zones.
An investment agreement for the Ca Na LNG-fired power plant and a credit agreement for Ca Na Wharf Complex - Phase 1 in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, worth more than 60 trillion VND (2.3 billion USD) in total, were signed on April 10.
Australia’s formal publication provides an important legal basis, marking the completion of the review, assessment and agreement on technical requirements for fresh Vietnamese pomelos. This represents a significant step forward in market access, creating favourable conditions for relevant agencies, localities and businesses to prepare for export activities in the coming time.
Under the adjusted Power Development Plan VIII, the total rooftop solar power capacity in Can Tho is expected to reach 462 MW by 2030 and 1,405 MW by 2050.
Under the “green lane” process, quality control begins at the cultivation stage, including soil sampling and monitoring, and continues through harvesting and processing, with traceability labels attached to trees and applied to fruit at the time of picking. It also allows plant quarantine procedures and the issuance of certificates of origin (C/O) directly in the localities where the orchards are located.
The RoK stood as Vietnam’s largest foreign investor with more than 95.2 billion USD in registered capital as of February 2026, or about 18% of all foreign cash flowing in, with thousands of active projects. In January-February alone, the RoK led the pack with nearly 2 billion USD in pledges, grabbing a whopping 32.7% of total registered capital and showing no signs of slowing down.
For Vietnam, the goal should extend beyond self-sufficiency. With the right approach, the country could position itself as a regional hub for energy production and storage, underpinning its long-term growth ambitions.
Speaking at the opening of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2026 in Hanoi on April 10, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong noted that despite challenges in 2025, Vietnam largely fulfilled its socio-economic development goals. Tourism remained a bright spot, recording 21.5 million foreign arrivals and 135.5 million domestic visitors, with total revenue exceeding 1 quadrillion VND (37.9 billion USD).
The March review was largely procedural, confirming progress rather than introducing new decisions. However, it holds long-term structural significance, potentially unlocking 5–6 billion USD in passive inflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking FTSE indices.
The first-quarter disbursement rate was 1.2 percentage points higher than in Q1 2025, while the total disbursed value jumped by roughly 30 trillion VND year-on-year.
An official has highlighted improved conditions enabling private enterprises to take on a greater role in major national projects as a central outcome of Resolution No. 68.
With an increasingly transparent and open institutional framework, cooperative-enterprise linkages will not only enhance production efficiency and value chains but also contribute to sustainable development, improved livelihoods and a more resilient national economy.
The two economies are highly complementary, with India holding advantages in raw materials while Vietnam excels in manufacturing and exports, creating ample opportunities for deeper integration into global value chains.
The UAV technology is particularly effective in addressing challenges faced by ground infrastructure, especially in densely populated urban areas and remote regions. Smart aerial devices also enable real-time data collection, improving governance, decision-making and digital transformation across industries.
Aviation fuel suppliers are actively negotiating and diversifying supply sources both domestically and internationally, while strengthening coordination, storage and distribution capacity to meet immediate demand. These efforts aim to support airlines in optimising operations and maintaining stable flight schedules.
At major commercial banks, the opening hour buying rate declined but the selling rate went up slightly.
Vietnam is projected to remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, expanding by 6.3% in 2026 and 7.7% in 2027, according to the WB.
The silver economy offers a new perspective on population ageing: instead of treating it as a burden, it is seen as a major economic opportunity
Under the theme "Accelerating decarbonisation in agriculture and manufacturing – Unlocking trade and investment opportunities", the forum gathered nearly 200 researchers, experts and businesses involved in policy development, investment, research and innovation. Participants exchanged insights and explored ways to translate the cooperation potential between Vietnam and Australia into practical business opportunities.
