
Viet Nam is on track to overtake Thailand in economic size measured by nominal GDP as soon as this year, helped by a major state-led infrastructure investment push that is accelerating growth, noted Nikkei Asia in a recent article.
Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 11:01:00
U.S.-based Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) has announced a major oil operation update, offshore Vietnam, with new recoverable resource estimates now exceeding 430 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE), significantly above earlier projections.
Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 11:00:00
Vietnam’s government has moved to curb speculative behavior and profiteering in land auctions by sharply increasing deposit requirements and imposing multi-year bans on bidders who fail to honor winning bids, under a new resolution that takes effect this month.
Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 11:00:00
Vietnam seeks to further strengthen and deepen the Comprehensive Partnership with Canada in a more substantive and effective manner for mutual benefit.
Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 11:00:00
Hanoi will usher in the Lunar New Year with a series of large-scale fairs and festivals aimed at energizing consumption, tourism and cultural exchange.
Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 10:54:00
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 10:54:00
After three nationwide groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies in 2025, Vietnam recorded 564 major national works and projects with total investment exceeding VND5.14 quadrillion (US$205.6 billion). Private capital accounted for more than VND3.8 quadrillion (US$152 billion), or 74.6% of the total, while public investment reached VND1.3 quadrillion (US$52 billion), representing 25.4%. Nearly 140 large-scale works have been completed and put into operation with effective results.
