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Border localities strengthen growth through border gate economy

The border gate economy is increasingly asserting itself as a key driver of growth for frontier provinces. Yet, advancing this sector in the new phase requires not only resources but, more importantly, innovative thinking and a determined spirit of action.

Tue, May 05, 2026, 10:46:00

Vietnam’s auto industry paradox: Fast growth, but localization remains 'near zero'

Vietnam’s automobile market expanded rapidly in 2025, yet localization rates - particularly for passenger cars - remain stubbornly low, highlighting a structural gap in the industry’s development.

Tue, May 05, 2026, 10:09:00

A new pillar in transcontinental trade

A rethink of railway logistics has begun amid the limitations in maritime transport posed by the latest Middle East crisis.

Tue, May 05, 2026, 10:09:00

Close engagement between businesses of Vietnam and Bangladesh

H.E. Md Lutfor Rahman, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Vietnam, tells Anh Hoang from Vietnam Economic Times how stronger connectivity and sectoral cooperation ca...

Tue, May 05, 2026, 10:09:00

Vietnam and Japan sign cooperation agreements

Vietnam and Japan will strengthen cooperation in green transition, digital transformation, AI, and semiconductors, with priority given to high-quality human resource training and joint research.

Tue, May 05, 2026, 10:09:00

Hoa Binh-Xuan Mai water treatment plant inaugurated

On April 30, The Private Infrastructure Development Group and AquaOne celebrated the inauguration of the Hoa Binh–Xuan Mai water treatment plant.

Tue, May 05, 2026, 10:09:00

Vietnam’s economic picture brightens in first four months of 2026

According to the latest data released by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam’s economy continued to show encouraging signs in the first four months of 2026.

Tue, May 05, 2026, 10:09:00

Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang lead Thai tourists’ searches

Data from the online booking platform Agoda shows that Ho Chi Minh City recorded the highest growth in searches from Thailand, reaching 134%, followed by Da Nang with a 58% increase. Other destinations such as Hong Kong (China) saw more modest growth.