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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Japan's Marubeni Corporation to expand operations in Vietnam, particularly in energy, including gas-fired and offshore wind power.

Vietnamese tech firm CMC Corporation received approval on Sunday to build a USD 250 million data centre at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP).

Vietnam is gradually transforming from a manufacturing hub into a regional centre for high-tech innovation.

The Ministry of Construction has approved a proposal by Hung Yen Province to develop a major seaport in Diem Dien capable of handling cargo ships of up to 200,000 tonnes.

The northern province of Bac Ninh has ranked second nationwide in foreign direct investment attraction in the first six months of this year, following Hanoi.

Vietnam's aquaculture industry is emerging as a key player, with a focus on cutting environmental damage while cashing in on the world’s growing appetite for responsibly sourced seafood.

Hotel room rates in HCM City and Hanoi are soaring as tourism activities heat up.

Vietnam exported nearly USD 5.5 billion worth of coffee in H1 2025, hitting its full-year target ahead of schedule and is now expected to reach a record USD 7.5 billion by year-end, officials said.

Cross-border tourism and trade through Huu Nghi International Border Gate are showing a significant recovery.

Vietnamese airlines saw a sharp rise in flight delays and cancellations in June during the peak summer travel season.

Vietnam’s food delivery market is undergoing a significant shift following the sudden exit of foreign giants Gojek and Baemin.

Vietnam’s inflation is projected at 3.4 per cent in 2025, but rising credit and exchange rate pressures may pose risks in the second half, experts said at a Hanoi conference.

Vietnam's Centre of Overseas Labour is now accepting applications from male workers aged 18 to 30 for Japan's IM Japan technical internship programme in the fields of manufacturing and construction.

Vietnam’s industrial production continued to expand in the second quarter of 2025, with the Industrial Production Index (IIP) rising by 10.3 per cent year-on-year.

The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa is calling on strategic investors and financially capable multinationals to invest in the Van Phong Economic Zone.

Vietnam Airlines celebrated a significant milestone on July 9, welcoming its 350 millionth passenger during a ceremony at Phu Bai International Airport in Hue, marking three decades of operations.

The southern province of Dong Thap has planned to build 12 seaports, with a total investment of VND 5 trillion (USD 195.48 million), aiming to serve vessels of 70,000 tonnes by 2030.

The 9.9 per cent first-half credit growth was announced at the press conference to review the performance of the banking industry in H1 2025 and implement works for H2 2025.

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2025 to 6.9 per cent, up from the previous estimate of 6 per cent.