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AEON, FamilyMart, FujiMart and other Japanese companies are expanding their operations in Vietnam, underscoring the market's appeal as a long-term investment destination.

Lam Dong Province aims to develop 250,000 hectares of sustainable coffee production between 2026 and 2030, focusing on climate resilience, lower emissions and improved traceability.

Vietnam has become the fastest-growing market for US blueberries in Asia, with imports rising sharply as demand for nutritious foods increases.

Hanoi has proposed making Gia Lam Station a rail hub for Gia Binh International Airport and studying a direct link to Noi Bai Airport to reduce passenger transfers.

Nine Vietnamese banks are preparing to establish wholly owned subsidiary banks at the Vietnam International Financial Centre, each requiring minimum capital of VND 3 trillion.

Dong Thap will host a four-day festival celebrating its pangasius industry, bringing together government officials, businesses, fish farmers and domestic and international industry stakeholders.

The United States is sending its largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Vietnam to explore opportunities to expand markets for American farm products.

Rice export prices in Vietnam and Thailand rose to their highest levels in nearly two years last week amid concerns over supply disruptions and strong demand.

Vietnam's National Assembly has set a target of at least 10 per cent economic growth in 2027, with per capita GDP expected to reach approximately USD 6,100.

Vietnam's government has proposed three expressway projects spanning more than 430km, with a combined investment of nearly VND 162.4 trillion, targeting completion by 2030 and opening in 2031.

More than 100 brands have joined a consumer stimulus programme in HCM City, offering discounts worth an estimated VND 250 billion (approximately USD 9.73 million) ahead of the 2027 Lunar New Year.

Quang Ninh is speeding up five major power projects to boost electricity supply and meet growing demand from industry and economic development.

Nghe An Province is drawing up plans to supply Hanoi with 20.25 million cubic metres of construction stone between 2026 and 2030, while ensuring sufficient materials for its own development projects.

HCM City attracted more than USD 19.1 billion in FDI in the first 10 months of 2026, 4.16 times the figure recorded in the same period last year and nearly 74 per cent above its annual target.

Fuel prices fall again from 3pm on November 5, with petrol down by VND 2,080 to VND 2,310 per litre.

Farmers in Quang Tri Province are earning substantial profits from oysters grown on suspended ropes in the Gianh River, where they feed naturally on algae and plankton without additional feed.