Prime Minister pushes construction of Nghi Son crude oil storage
The construction of a crude oil reserve storage in Nghi Son in the central province of Thanh Hoa rests on solid political, legal, practical and planning foundations, so the focus must be on advancing the project rather than any delay or retreat, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a meeting of standing government members in Hanoi on April 1.
Da Nang int’l airport jumps nine spots in global ranking on digital overhaul
Digital transformation is promoting service improvements at Da Nang International Airport, which climbed nine places to 75th in Skytrax’s list of world’s top 100 airports for 2026, as tech-driven operations and passenger services continue to reshape its development strategy.
Vietnam’s food sector urged to move up global value chains
As one of the world’s top 20 exporting economies with deep integration into global supply networks, Vietnam is under increasing pressure to help domestic food enterprises move beyond low value-added activities and take greater control of value chains.
Vietnam seeks San Francisco support for international financial centre
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has called on Mayor of San Francisco Daniel Lurie to continue supporting the development of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), while encouraging local investors, businesses and financial institutions to participate in the project.
Can Tho city courts global investors to accelerate energy ambitions
The Mekong Delta City of Can Tho is focusing on industry-linked energy development, actively seeking international partners, including a consortium of China Harbour Engineering Company (Vietnam) and Shenzhen Energy Group, according to Nguyen Tuan Anh, Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee.
Vietnam reinforces role as key regional electronics manufacturing hub
The Republic of Korea’s LG Group affiliates are accelerating production expansion in Vietnam alongside large-scale recruitment plans to meet rising global orders, particularly in high-tech sectors, further strengthening the Southeast Asian country’s position as a major electronics manufacturing hub in the region.
German firms expand workforce cooperation with Vietnam’s labour market
BGWind GmbH, a member of the network of the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), has identified Vietnam as a key labour market in its expansion strategy in the context where German economy continues to face labour shortages, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Container shipping rates inch up amid global maritime disruptions
Container freight rates are beginning to rise in Vietnam as geopolitical tensions and surging fuel costs disrupt global maritime transport, increasing pressure on shipping lines and logistics markets and signalling further volatility ahead.
Fuel price governance must balance interests of State, businesses, people: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed authorities to govern petrol and oil prices in a way that ensures balanced interests among the State, businesses and consumers while maintaining stable fuel supply and preventing market disruptions.
Vietnam to establish national AI development fund
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) will establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) development fund for the 2026–2027 period, following Decision No. 367/QD-TTg promulgating the plan for the implementation of the Law on AI, recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung
Party chief urges master blueprint for double-digit growth through 2045
Party General Secretary To Lam chaired a working session with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies on drafting a resolution outlining strategic solutions to achieve double-digit economic expansion tied to a new growth model.
Phu Quoc tourism ready to grasp “golden chance” generated by APEC 2027
Authorities of Phu Quoc special zone and local hospitality players are gearing up to seize a landmark opportunity—catering to high-end international travellers attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities in 2027.
PM calls for more vigorous implementation of nuclear power projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 12 underscored the importance of accelerating the development of power sources, including nuclear energy, while chairing the fifth meeting of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Power Plant Construction.