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The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC-HCMC) plans new fund regulations in November to attract billions of dollars for technology, infrastructure and innovation.

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air are planning services at Long Thanh International Airport, which is expected to handle up to 366 flights a week, including 322 domestic and 44 international flights.

Vietnam's total trade turnover reached USD 945.07 billion as of October 15, up 31.4 per cent year on year, according to the Customs Department.

Ca Mau Province is expanding wind and solar power, upgrading its grid and attracting investment to become a regional energy hub and electricity exporter.

Dantri/DTiNews Newspaper will hold its second ESG Company Tour 2026 at Binh Minh Plastics' factory in Tay Ninh Province on October 29, focusing on automation, operational efficiency and green finance.

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding opportunities to attract investment through infrastructure development, financial services and clean energy, with a focus on major projects and high-tech industries.

HCM City's operating authority announced the first 10 holding companies admitted to its international financial centre on the morning of October 28, during the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum (AEF 2026).

Ho Chi Minh City is attracting record foreign investment but must overcome regulatory, infrastructure, workforce and business connectivity bottlenecks to turn it into a key growth driver.

Vietnam wants to mobilise medium- and long-term capital through stronger cooperation, with financial centres in HCM City and Danang linking global funding to domestic development needs.

Electric barges, solar power and electric vehicles are among the solutions for greener logistics, but their effectiveness depends on data connectivity and coordination among stakeholders.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with World Economic Forum managing director Stephan Mergenthaler on October 28 about Vietnam's place in the future global landscape.

Ho Chi Minh City has promoted its Autumn Economic Forum (AEF) 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, seeking to reach international businesses and investors in one of Asia's leading financial and tourism hubs.

Major groups including Sovico, Masterise, KITA Group and Becamex have proposed investing in multiple HCM City metro lines, potentially speeding up rail development.

Long Thanh International Airport is preparing to handle up to 366 flights a week in its initial phase as work intensifies ahead of its planned commercial opening in late 2026.

Farmers in Quang Ngai Province are keeping chrysanthemum fields illuminated overnight to control plant growth and ensure flowers bloom in time for the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Live pig prices have hit a five-year low, leaving some farmers earning just VND 80,000 (USD 3) per animal after nearly four months, excluding labour and borrowing costs.