To sustain GDP growth of around 10 per cent, electricity demand is expected to increase by 12-15 per cent annually, requiring an additional 7,000-8,000 MW of new capacity each year.
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Ministry proposes pricing mechanism, tax incentives to make E10 more attractive than fossil fuel 21/05
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed new pricing mechanisms and tax incentives for E10 biofuel ahead of a June 1 nationwide rollout to boost uptake and competitiveness against fossil fuels.
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HCM City eyes role as capital flow hub for maritime economy 18/05
HCM City is seeking to position itself not only as a major transhipment gateway for goods but also as a regional hub for maritime finance through its proposed Vietnam International Financial Centre.
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Session highlights synergy promotion for FDI, domestic enterprises 14/05
A Party official has urged the Vietnamese business community to improve corporate governance, technological capacity, production standards, workforce quality and international connectivity to strengthen ties with the FDI sector.
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Private sector sees stronger momentum one year after Resolution 68 14/05
One year after Politburo’s Resolution 68-NQ/TW on the development of the private economy was issued, the private sector has seen many positive signs from policy and investment flows.
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Singaporean banks see more opportunities in Việt Nam 14/05
Singapore’s banks are expanding their presence in Việt Nam to seize opportunities from the market’s increasing integration into Asian trade and surging corporate financing needs.
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High growth not just ambitious, but a policy choice 09/05
The economic governance message delivered by Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng in the early days of his tenure is, at its core, a statement of policy direction and a commitment to achieving development goals.
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FDI inflows forecast to reach $38 billion annually in next five years 21/04
The wave of foreign investment in Việt Nam continues to be strengthened by traditional giants like Samsung, LG, Sumitomo and Mitsubishi, as well as emerging high-tech corporations such as Microsoft and Nvidia, with large-scale projects worth billions of US dollars.
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Viêt Nam calls for decisive action to advance strategic technology development 21/04
Ministries and local authorities have begun rolling out action plans and innovation roadmaps through 2030 and 2035, while funding for science and technology has increased to tens of trillions of đồng.
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First free economic zone: a test for Việt Nam’s new growth model 11/04
Rather than relying heavily on tax incentives, the model emphasises improving the overall investment environment, including transparency, efficiency and regulatory certainty, to enhance long-term competitiveness.
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Total social investment up nearly 11% in Q1 07/04
Total realised investment capital reached VNĐ744.7 trillion (US$28.3 billion) in the January-March period, up 10.7 per cent year-on-year.
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FDI inflows to Việt Nam surge 42.9% in Q1 07/04
Of the total, 904 newly licensed projects registered combined capital of US$10.23 billion, marking a 6.4 per cent increase in the project number and a 2.4-fold rise in capital compared to the same period last year.
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CPI moves up 3.51% in Q1 on March high pressure 06/04
The March index gained 2.44 per cent from December 2025 and posted a 4.65 per cent year-on-year hike, the highest March reading in five years.
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Commodity bourse in planned financial hub to strengthen Việt Nam's farm pricing power 06/04
Despite being a leading global producer of commodities like robusta coffee and pepper, Việt Nam remains largely dependent on international markets to set prices, limiting returns for farmers and companies.
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Airfares rise, travellers urged to book early for April 30–May 1 holiday 03/04
Rising fuel costs and reduced flight frequencies are tightening supply, while passengers are being urged pto book early for the peak holiday travel period.
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