Myanmar’s junta-chief turned president, Min Aung Hlaing, will visit Vietnam this weekend, both nations said Tuesday, the latest trip on a regional drive for diplomatic recognition.
Toyota invests US$283 million to expand hybrid vehicle production in Vietnam
Toyota will invest US$283 million to upgrade its Vietnam plant for electrified and CKD vehicles, with capacity of around 52,000 cars per year.
Vietnam Says Its Foreign Minister Will Visit Myanmar on Wednesday
HANOI, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung is scheduled to pay an official visit to Myanmar on Wednesday, Vietnam’s foreign ministry said, in what would be the first …
Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgrade
HANOI, August 28 (Reuters) – Vietnamese leaders have urged U.S. chip designer Qualcomm and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics to expand their investment in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and …
When purpose becomes part of the business investing in Vietnam’s future through children
UNICEF Vietnam recently brought together business leaders, investors, foundations, and philanthropists in Ho Chi Minh City for its Business Leadership Dialogue focusing on a fundamental recognition …
Vietnam and Laos step up cooperation in finance infrastructure and energy
The mid-term conference of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee for 2026. Photo: Chau An (MoF) The conference was co-chaired by Vietnamese Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Vietnam-Laos …
Vietnam PM seeks higher quality tech investments from Chinese firms
HANOI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on Chinese businesses investing in Vietnam to shift toward higher quality, technology-driven ventures including artificial …
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City proposes curbs on gasoline, diesel vehicles from mid-2027
HANOI, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s commercial hub, is proposing to gradually restrict gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles from its downtown area from mid-2027 as part of a planned …
Vietnam’s next cycle capital shifts from low cost manufacturing to higher value investment and M&A
Business leaders, investors and senior advisers gathered in Singapore for KPMG’s Vietnam’s Next Cycle briefing. Photo courtesy of KPMG For two decades, international investors asked one question about …
I flew business class on Vietnam Airlines, the only carrier that flies non-stop from the UK to Vietnam – here’s what it was like
Vietnam Airlines, a Skytrax four-star-rated carrier, is currently the world’s sole airline with direct flights from the UK to Vietnam. There are daily flights from London Heathrow to major Vietnam …