Vinh Loc Road Expansion: HCMC Pours $270M to Ease Congestion Years of gridlock at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most congested western gateways could finally ease. The city has recently approved nearly VND7 trillion ($270 million) for the Vinh Loc Road expansion, a key artery serving multiple industrial zones. The Ho Chi Minh City [...]

Steel Industry Development Strategy: Vietnam Sets Bold Targets for 2050 Vietnam is poised to significantly transform its industrial landscape. Under Prime Ministerial Decision No. 261/QD-TTg, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on February 9, a comprehensive steel industry development strategy through 2030, with a vision toward 2050, has been officially approved. This strategic [...]

Japan Investment in Vietnam: PM Chinh Calls for High-Quality Growth HANOI — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and its Japan–Mekong Economic Committee to step up coordination with Vietnamese ministries to enhance the quality and scale of Japan investment in Vietnam. Prime Minister Pham Minh [...]

  The national conference to disseminate and implement the 14th National Party Congress Resolution officially concluded on February 7. This major event, organized by the Politburo and the Secretariat, sets the stage for a transformative period in Vietnam’s political and socio-economic landscape. A Vision from Party General Secretary To Lam General Secretary To Lam delivered [...]

Vietnam Cambodia Laos Cooperation: PMs Forge Strategic Ties The Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos convened in Phnom Penh on February 6, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam Cambodia Laos cooperation. In a high-level working session, PM Pham Minh Chinh, PM Hun Manet, and PM Sonexay Siphandone agreed to shift their focus from mere [...]

A view of Dong Nai province. Photo: Lò Văn Hợp Authorities in the southern province of Dong Nai granted investment certificates to three major foreign-invested projects on February 5, 2026. With a total registered capital of nearly $550 million, this surge highlights the increasing appeal of FDI in Dong Nai for global manufacturers seeking stable [...]