Vietnam launches programme to develop globally competitive CEOs
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on July 25 launched a Vietnam business leadership development programme 2026-2030 (CEO Vietnam The New Era), to build a new generation of internationally competitive chief executive officers (CEOs) in Vietnam.
Brazil spends nearly 35 million USD on Vietnamese tilapia, imports surge 289-fold
Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached 69.4 million USD in the first half of the year, with Brazil emerging as the largest market after importing 34.9 million USD worth of the fish, a 289-fold increase from the same period in 2025.
Vietnam’s first aluminum ingot products unveiled
The Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee and Tran Hong Quan Metallurgy Co., Ltd jointly organised a ceremony at Nhan Co Industrial Park on July 26 to introduce Vietnam’s first aluminum ingot product, marking a milestone in the development of the country’s aluminum industry and contributing to greater economic self-reliance.
Lien Khuong International Airport set to reopen on August 19
Lien Khuong International Airport in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong began calibration flights on July 23 to test its navigation aids and airfield lighting system following a major infrastructure upgrade, marking a key step toward its planned reopening on August 19.
Global buyers turn to Ho Chi Minh City for sourcing
Ho Chi Minh City is attracting a growing number of international buyers seeking Vietnamese suppliers, signalling its emergence as a regional sourcing hub and creating new opportunities for local businesses to integrate more deeply into global supply chains.
Science-driven solutions key to building low-emission rice sector: experts
Scientists, policymakers and agricultural experts from across Asia have called for stronger cooperation to bring scientific innovations directly to farmers, saying this is essential to building a low-emission, climate-resilient rice sector while safeguarding food security and improving rural livelihoods.
Proposed strategy for Can Tho tourism development until 2030
Mr. Le Quang Tung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Can Tho City Party Committee; and Mr. Tran Van Huyen, Deputy Secretary of the Can Tho City Party Committee, recently held a working session with leaders of various agencies and sectors, and Asean Investment Joint Stock Company on the orientation for Can Tho tourism development in the new phase.
Senior officials’ meeting highlights economic resilience, stronger CPTPP–EU linkages
The Canada–Vietnam Forum on Economic Resilience and CPTPP–EU Linkages opened in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of July 20 on the sidelines of the third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) this year.
Building Ecotourism With Local Soul
From ecotourism to agritourism and community tourism, Can Tho offers a variety of experiences that appeal to visitors. The distinctive character of these offerings is currently being shaped by both policymakers and local businesses. To enhance its tourism competitiveness, the city must take stock and reframe its products around authentic local value.
Ho Chi Minh City, GTEL partner on technology transfer for metro network
Ho Chi Minh City's Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) and the Global Technology and Telecommunications Corporation (GTEL) on July 17 signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on system integration research and technology transfer for Ho Chi Minh City's metro network, aiming to gradually master core urban railway technologies.
Vietnam-EFTA deal set to further boost bilateral trade growth
After more than 14 years of negotiations, Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have officially concluded talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), paving the way for its signing in the fourth quarter of 2026 and opening a new chapter in economic cooperation with some of Europe's most advanced economies while reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to deep and comprehensive international integration.
Vietnamese economy sustains momentum on strong industrial production
Industrial production maintained robust growth between January and June, with its index (IIP) estimated to have risen 10.8% year-on-year, the strongest first-half increase since 2019, driven by improving export demand, fresh investment projects and a strong wave of production expansion by businesses.
Developing agricultural production in conjunction with protecting rural environment
To meet the increasingly high standards of domestic and international markets, the authorities and farmers of Can Tho City are actively shifting towards an agricultural economy mindset, focusing on producing high-quality, safe, and environmentally friendly agricultural products.
Finance ministry outlines priorities to keep economy on track for growth target
Vietnam must accelerate public investment, improve coordination between fiscal and monetary policies and remove implementation bottlenecks in the second half of 2026 to sustain double-digit economic growth, the Ministry of Finance said at a press briefing on July 14.
Top private firms plan 200 billion USD in 40 mega projects
Six of Vietnam's largest private conglomerates are splashing nearly 4.9 quadrillion VND (200 billion USD) across 40 major projects, underscoring the growing role of the private sector in driving the country's infrastructure, industrial and urban development.