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​​G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company, is exploring opportunities to collaborate with Việt Nam in developing sustainable data centres under 10 MW and building AI-related infrastructure.

Dr Trương Minh Huy Vũ, Director of the HCM City Institute for Development Studies, emphasised the need to diversify export markets, strengthen international cooperation, and maximise the advantages of existing free trade agreements (FTAs).

The deals, secured with leading US financial institutions, are set to fuel Vietjet’s ambitious fleet development plan, which includes the delivery of nearly 300 aircraft between 2025 and 2027.

Hiền explained that rules of origin are a set of criteria used to determine the country where a product is manufactured (i.e. country of origin). These rules are especially important for goods produced using inputs from multiple countries, and require clearly defined methods and standards to identify the origin accurately.

Under the strategic planning component, the French side will assist CAAV in developing a roadmap to manage the projected growth of Việt Nam’s aviation sector in the coming years.

The stock market opened sharply higher on Thursday morning following news that US President Donald Trump had postponed and lowered proposed tariffs on Việt Nam, fuelling a surge of investor optimism and widespread ceiling gains.

With this new name, Petrovietnam reaffirms that it is no longer solely a traditional oil and gas enterprise. It now positions itself as a national hub for industrial development, service innovation and energy security, and is committed to sustainable development, technological modernisation and ensuring energy stability for the nation.

VietCham Thailand aims to work as a key platform for companies to exchange ideas, seize opportunities and tackle challenges together. It is also hoped to assist businesses in accessing markets, expanding partnerships and beefing up economic cooperation between Việt Nam and Thailand.

The revised Chemical Law aims to modernise Việt Nam’s legal framework, aligning it with global green and sustainable development trends while strengthening industry regulations and safety measures.

The revised Chemical Law aims to modernise Việt Nam’s legal framework, aligning it with global green and sustainable development trends while strengthening industry regulations and safety measures.

Việt Nam’s economy is forecast to grow at 6.6 per cent and 6.5 per cent in 2025 and 2026, respectively, following a robust 7.1 per cent growth last year, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s flagship annual economic publication, released on Wednesday.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Việt Nam recorded a trade surplus of US$4.4 billion in agro-forestry-aquatic products in the first quarter, up 13.1 per cent compared the same period last year.

Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the first quarter of 2025 were estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (US$65.5 billion), up 9.9 per cent year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The HCM City banking sector will help businesses overcome the impacts of the new US tariffs on their exports as part of broader macroeconomic measures initiated by the Government and the city, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

The Vietnamese sports market is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by a rising demand for fitness, community sports and recreational activities.

The LEGO Group on Wednesday officially opened its factory at the Việt Nam – Singapore Industrial Park III in the southern province of Bình Dương, marking the company’s sixth factory globally.

FTSE Russell said that Việt Nam currently falls short in the areas of delivery versus payment (DvP) and costs associated with failed trades. Both of these criteria have been rated as 'restricted'.

Trade associations and businesses in HCM City voiced concerns over the US new tariff at a meeting organised by the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade on April 8.

Việt Nam's stock market continued its downward spiral on Wednesday, with the VN-Index plunging more than three per cent and dipping below the key 1,100-point threshold.

The 2025 Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (SaigonTex - SaigonFabric 2025) opened on April 9 in HCM City, offering a vital platform for domestic and international producers to connect, explore business opportunities.