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Drone deliveries launched for farm produce in Dien Bien

A drone delivery service has been launched in Dien Bien Province to carry farm produce from remote farming areas to collection points, helping overcome transport challenges in the mountainous region.

First train runs through VND 2 trillion Khe Net railway tunnel

The first freight train has passed safely through the VND 2 trillion (USD 76.34 million) Khe Net railway tunnel in Quang Tri Province, cutting travel time through the mountain pass by half.

HCM City proposes fee-free underground use to 15 metres

HCM City has proposed waiving charges for underground space use to a depth of 15 metres within land plots, with lower rates for deeper construction to ease costs for investors.

Vietnam becomes fifth-largest US trading partner

Vietnam has become the United States' fifth-largest trading partner, climbing five places from a year earlier as bilateral trade continues to expand.

Mountain rats ravage Ngoc Linh ginseng farms in Quang Ngai

Mountain rats have damaged nearly 8,500 Ngoc Linh ginseng plants in Quang Ngai Province, causing estimated losses of VND 3-4 billion (USD 115,000-153,000).

Cat Lai bridge linking Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai set to start

Construction of the Cat Lai Bridge, an eight-lane link between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai, is expected to begin in late September 2026.

114-km My Thuy-Lao Bao railway route under study

A 114-kilometre railway linking My Thuy with the Lao Bao border area in central Quang Tri Province is under study, with investment planned after 2030 under the national railway development plan.

Vietnam eases credit access for small businesses

Vietnam has approved a new plan to improve access to bank financing, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Vietnam-Japan trade could approach USD 60bn in 2026

Vietnam-Japan trade could reach nearly USD 60 billion in 2026 if current growth momentum is maintained, according to Japanese ambassador Ito Naoki.

Prime riverside land in Hue awaits investors

Several prime land plots in central Hue have been put up for auction for commercial and hospitality projects, but investor interest has remained limited.

Vietnamese buyers queue for iPhone 18 Pro Max on global launch day

Vietnamese customers began receiving the first iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max units worldwide at 8 am on September 18, as retailers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City saw long queues.

Vietnamese company unveils heavy-lift UAV capable of carrying 100kg

Vietnamese drone manufacturer CT UAV has successfully designed and tested a new heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle capable of transporting payloads of up to 100kg.

Vietnam imports over 44,000 Chinese cars worth USD 1.56 billion

Vietnam imported more than 44,000 completely built-up vehicles from China in the first eight months of 2026, with import value exceeding USD 1.56 billion, customs data showed.

Vietnam sharply raises retail fuel prices

Vietnam raised retail fuel prices sharply on September 17, with petrol increasing by nearly VND 1,400 per litre and diesel by VND 1,460 per litre.

VinFast Vietnam secures USD 200 million financing from international banks

VinFast Vietnam has secured a USD 200 million financing package backed by Italy's export credit agency SACE and arranged by three international banks to support investment and research activities.

Ca Mau proposes 7-million-tonne refinery and petrochemical complex

Ca Mau has proposed a refinery and petrochemical complex with a planned capacity of up to 7 million tonnes per year, seeking inclusion in Vietnam’s national energy development plan.

Vietnam to switch off nationwide 2G network on September 16

Vietnam will officially switch off its nationwide 2G network from September 16, freeing spectrum resources for 5G, future 6G services and broader digital development.

Hung Yen plans 10-lane expressway linking Gia Binh Airport

Hung Yen Province is considering a 34km, 10-lane expressway and parallel roads linking the province with Gia Binh International Airport, with construction targeted to start later this year.

Lam Dong studies 86,000ha special coastal economic zone

Lam Dong Province is developing a proposal for a special coastal economic zone covering more than 86,000 hectares, with a planned population of nearly 220,000 people.

Phu Quoc LRT accelerates track installation ahead of 2027 trial runs

Track installation is accelerating on Phu Quoc's first light rail transit line, with all 17.59 kilometres of double track expected to be completed within six months ahead of trial runs in July 2027.

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