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IPs and EZs Management Board: Expanding Development Space, Forging Favorable Investment Climate

Industry remains a key driver of economic growth in Tuyen Quang Province, with industrial parks (IPs) and economic zones (EZs) serving as hubs for investment, production, and job creation. As the agency responsible for managing and promoting investment in these areas, the provincial IPs and EZs Management Board focuses on developing infrastructure, preparing ready-to-build land, streamlining administrative procedures, and supporting businesses.

Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 15:50:00

Vietnam banks cut lending rates, but cheap money remains elusive

Vietnamese banks are cutting lending rates by 0.5-1 percentage point a year to support growth, but persistently high funding costs and strong competition for deposits are limiting the scope for a broad-based return of cheap money.

Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 15:50:00

Digiworld partners with Shell to expand into Vietnam's lubricants market

Vietnamese technology distributor Digiworld Corp (HoSE: DGW) has signed a strategic partnership with Shell to distribute lubricants in Vietnam, expanding beyond its traditional consumer electronics and technology portfolio.

Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 14:57:00

Vietnam, Australia expand cooperation in AI, semiconductors, quantum technology

Vietnam and Australia on Tuesday agreed to make science-technology, innovation, and digital transformation new drivers of bilateral relations, while expanding cooperation in AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, and several other strategic fields.

Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 14:56:00

Indonesia Sees Strong Potential for Agricultural Cooperation with Vietnam

Professor Hasil Sembiring said the large-scale mechanisation rice production model in the south of Vietnam was a valuable lesson for Indonesia to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.

Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 14:55:00

Vietnam’s cashless payment transactions rise 34.3% in first half

The total number of cashless payment transactions exceeding 15 billion, with a combined value of more than VND190 quadrillion ($7.27 trillion)

Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 14:55:00

Vietnam, Australia target $20 bln in two-way trade turnover

During his meeting with Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn in Canberra on August 11, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam set a target to reach a bilateral trade turnover of $20 billion and to significantly increase two-way investment.

Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 14:54:00