Investing in logistics to boost agricultural production and exports
Logistics is increasingly becoming a major bottleneck for exports as transport costs rise and requirements for data management, low emissions and supply chain transparency become more stringent, requiring coordinated investment in logistics infrastructure, data infrastructure and transport capacity, according to insiders.
Monetary policy must ensure macro stability, support growth: PM
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s top priority is to ensure that every mechanism, policy, and management action supports macroeconomic stability, major economic balances, and resilience, while maintaining a sound and transparent market-based banking system, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways to expand long-haul network with eight A330s
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has finalised plans to receive eight Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft, with four expected to join its fleet in 2026 and the remaining four to be delivered during the first four months of 2027. The move marks a key step in the airline’s strategy to expand its operations and progressively connect Phu Quoc with more distant international markets.
US semiconductor push offers Vietnam opportunities, policy challenges
The US’s strategy to rebuild its semiconductor industry is creating great opportunities for Vietnam to deepen its role in global supply chains, while also clearly highlighting the differences in institutional capacity, resources, and implementation capabilities between Vietnam and more advanced economies.
Vietnam – one of most attractive destinations for leading US semiconductor companies: expert
Vietnam has emerged one of the most attractive destinations for leading US semiconductor companies, thanks to its competitive labour costs, political stability, favourable geographic location and extensive network of free trade agreements (FTAs), according to Dr. Tran Doan Huan, Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
Phu Quoc leverages OCOP programme to take local specialities global
Better known as one of Vietnam’s premier island destinations, Phu Quoc is leveraging its “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme to transform traditional specialities into internationally recognised products, integrating local agriculture, food processing and tourism to promote sustainable economic growth.
Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers
Deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) on August 7 discussed a draft resolution providing special mechanisms and policies to address difficulties facing projects serving the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc special zone of An Giang province.
Vietnam targets higher-quality FDI under Resolution 10
Vietnam is shifting its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy from attracting capital to enhancing investment quality, with the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10 aiming to draw high-value projects, advanced technologies and stronger linkages between foreign investors and domestic enterprises to strengthen the country's long-term development capacity.
Long Thanh International Airport accelerates terminal works for commercial launch
Contractors are stepping up work on key construction packages at Long Thanh International Airport, with priority given to completing the passenger terminal – the project's central component – to support trial operations from September ahead of commercial service later this year.
Deeper reforms needed to achieve target of 2 million firms
Two million active enterprises by 2030 is an ambitious target for Vietnam. Reaching it will require more than simply adding new businesses to the economy: the country must also build a private sector that is stronger, more resilient and better able to access the capital, technology and markets needed to grow.