Stories from Vietnam

The Truong Son Construction Corporation and Ca Mau provincial authorities launched a 60-day intensive labor competition on May 1, 2026.

New regulations allow for the establishment of special testing zones that do not require prior authorization.

A new N3 bridge branch project in Ho Chi Minh City aims to reduce traffic congestion by 70-80% at major intersections. Tran Huu Tam, deputy head of the project management board for Ho Chi Minh City transport construction, confirmed the project details.

Politburo member Nguyen Thanh Nghi officially launched a roadmap to drive double-digit economic growth through circular economy principles. The initiative aims to navigate global volatility and accelerate Vietnam's economic development.

Construction on a highway project in Cao Bang province is maintaining continuous activity with thousands of engineers, workers, and machinery. The project aims to complete the first phase by May 19.

Dinh Minh City is accelerating a transition to waste-to-energy technology to manage increasing waste pressures. The city currently operates four waste treatment units that primarily rely on landfilling or non-electric incineration.

Tran Bao Ha, Vice Chairman of the Ha Tinh Provincial People's Committee, addressed difficulties affecting public investment disbursement. He said the need for departments to resolve obstacles in construction and industrial sectors.

Authorities in Dong Nai province have approved the planning for a new Digital Technology Zone located near Long Thanh airport. The development aims to bolster regional technological infrastructure.

The Vietnamese government has decided to establish a specialized economic zone in Hai Phong. The zone is intended to serve as a high-tech industrial center. This development is part of the country's broader economic momentum and challenges for 2026. The coastal economic zone in Hai Phong is expected to attract 700 trillion VND in investment. This development is positioned as a new driver for the Vietnamese economy. This development follows previous government initiatives to boost regional industrial growth. Vietnam is establishing a special economic zone in the coastal city of Hai Phong. This development aims to create new economic momentum for the region.

Japanese and Vietnamese leaders are meeting to confirm cooperation in securing crude oil procurement. This concept focuses on promoting regional stability through the rule of law and free trade. Japan currently has 5,722 active investment projects in Vietnam with a total investment value of 78.9 billion USD. As of January 1, the country ranks third among 153 nations and territories investing in Vietnam. Trade turnover between Vietnam and Japan has shown stable growth, reaching approximately 52 billion USD last year. The two nations are focusing on practical projects, including the construction of liquefied natural gas plants in several locations. Japanese Prime Minister Takei Chi is scheduled to visit Vietnam to strengthen bilateral ties and future cooperation plans. Both countries aim to leverage their respective strengths to complement each other.