
Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than 6.8 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2026. By proactively directing high-quality investment towards strategic technology sectors and international finance, the city is taking a decisive step to strengthen its position as a regional innovation hub.
Fri, Aug 07, 2026, 09:06:00
In recent years, Viet Nam’s wood industry has achieved remarkable growth, with export turnover rising steadily to reach 17.2 billion USD in 2025. Vietnamese timber and wood products are now exported to more than 140 countries and territories, establishing Viet Nam as a major wood-processing hub in the global supply chain, with key markets including the US, Japan, China, the European Union (EU), and the Republic of Korea.
Fri, Aug 07, 2026, 09:02:00
Allianz Global Investors, one of the world’s leading active asset managers, has entered into an agreement to acquire UOB Asset Management, the asset management business of Singapore-headquartered UOB Group.
Fri, Aug 07, 2026, 08:40:00
Vietnam's north–south high-speed railway presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape national connectivity. Drawing on Arup's review of the project's pre-feasibility study, Asia-Pacific managing director TC Chew outlines the strategic, financial, and governance considerations critical to delivering long-term national value.
Fri, Aug 07, 2026, 08:35:00

WVR - On August 6, in Hanoi, within the framework of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the "Diplomacy Accompanies the Business Community" Connection Session. The event was attended by Politburo Member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors, Heads of Vietnamese Representative Missions abroad, as well as representatives of industry associations and the Vietnamese business community.