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Dong Nai emerges as attractive destination for Korean investors

Dong Nai city has become a leading destination for investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK), with nearly 8.4 billion USD in registered capital from the Asian country, reflecting strong business ties and the local authorities' commitment to supporting enterprises.

Vietnam’s economy posts strong results in 10 months

Vietnam’s economy recorded several important milestones in the first 10 months of 2026, with total trade surpassing 1 trillion USD for the first time, while industrial production and foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to grow.

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Phu Quoc leverages OCOP programme to take local specialities global

Better known as one of Vietnam’s premier island destinations, Phu Quoc is leveraging its “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme to transform traditional specialities into internationally recognised products, integrating local agriculture, food processing and tourism to promote sustainable economic growth.

Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers

Deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) on August 7 discussed a draft resolution providing special mechanisms and policies to address difficulties facing projects serving the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc special zone of An Giang province.

FPT named an OpenAI Select Partner

Vietnamese technology group FPT has been named an OpenAI Select Partner, paving the way for the two companies to help organisations worldwide accelerate AI adoption safely and at scale while expanding opportunities in the fast-growing cybersecurity market.

Vietnam targets higher-quality FDI under Resolution 10

Vietnam is shifting its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy from attracting capital to enhancing investment quality, with the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10 aiming to draw high-value projects, advanced technologies and stronger linkages between foreign investors and domestic enterprises to strengthen the country's long-term development capacity.

Expectations for opening many new routes

Restoring the Can Tho - Da Lat flight route is expected to be a boost to connect trade, tourism and expand the flight network to and from Tay Do, capital of the Mekong Delta region.

Deeper reforms needed to achieve target of 2 million firms

Two million active enterprises by 2030 is an ambitious target for Vietnam. Reaching it will require more than simply adding new businesses to the economy: the country must also build a private sector that is stronger, more resilient and better able to access the capital, technology and markets needed to grow.

Vietnam seeks momentum for sustained double-digit growth

Vietnam's economy continues to receive positive assessments from international financial institutions following its stronger-than-expected 8.18% GDP growth in the first half of 2026. While achieving the Government's target of at least 10% growth this year remains a key objective, economists say the bigger challenge is to lay a solid foundation for sustaining double-digit growth throughout 2026-2030 and beyond.

Vietnam launches programme to develop globally competitive CEOs

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on July 25 launched a Vietnam business leadership development programme 2026-2030 (CEO Vietnam The New Era), to build a new generation of internationally competitive chief executive officers (CEOs) in Vietnam.