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Vietnam earned more than USD 22.8 million from star anise exports in the first five months of the year, reinforcing its position as the world's second largest producer of the high value spice.

Dong Thap Province has approved plans for a VND 2.75 trillion (about USD 105 million) industrial park near the coast as part of efforts to expand industrial development and attract investment.

Trade through Lao Cai's border crossings rose by more than 60 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by strong farm produce shipments and record durian exports to China.

Vietnam Airlines plans to move around 12 per cent of its international flights to Long Thanh Airport, while Vietjet Air has committed to operating at least two international routes from the new hub.

Hanoi plans to issue local government bonds between 2027 and 2030, targeting total fundraising of between VND 150 trillion and VND 200 trillion (approximately USD 5.8 billion and USD 7.7 billion).

Domestic airfares have fallen by 10-15 per cent ahead of Vietnam's summer travel peak, encouraging more people to book holidays and giving tourism businesses fresh momentum.

Vietnam will begin construction of the Can Gio-Vung Tau sea crossing on July 1, featuring two lotus-shaped tunnel portals as the project's signature architectural highlight.

Vietnam Airlines plans to invest in up to 30 wide-body aircraft for delivery between 2031 and 2035 as it expands its fleet to meet growing international demand.

Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai City remains on track for commercial operations in December 2026 despite labour shortages and design bottlenecks.

Hanoi will unveil its 100-year master plan on June 29 alongside an investment promotion conference expected to attract more than 1,000 participants, including domestic and international investors.

HCM City has ordered faster public investment disbursement after spending reached just 22.2 per cent of this year's target by June 22, well below its second-quarter goal.

Vietnam has set an ambitious target of 11.9 per cent GDP growth in the second half of 2026 as it seeks to achieve annual economic expansion of at least 10 per cent.

Vietnam will launch its long awaited domestic carbon exchange on June 29, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to build a carbon market and accelerate its low carbon transition.

Ho Chi Minh City has broken ground on four social housing projects that will deliver 6,229 apartments, expanding the supply of affordable homes for low and middle income residents.

Khanh Hoa is accelerating exports of edible bird's nest products to the US and China, strengthening the international presence of one of Vietnam's best known premium food brands.

Tay Ninh has signed investment cooperation agreements worth more than USD 2.1 billion with German partners, marking a major step in its efforts to attract high quality European investment.

Authorities in Dong Nai City have discovered more than seven tonnes of expired frozen chicken feet during an inspection of a food processing company.

Haiphong City has broken ground on a VND 1.11 trillion (about USD 43 million) housing project for workers and experts at the expanded Dai An Industrial Park.

Vietnam Airlines Group has urged passengers to arrive at airports early and check in online as passenger traffic surges during the summer travel peak.