Ho Chi Minh City sees FDI surge in first quarter
Ho Chi Minh City sees FDI surge in first quarter
27/03/2026

Foreign direct investment into Ho Chi Minh City reached nearly USD 2.9 billion in the first quarter, rising more than 200 per cent year on year. The figures were announced on March 26 by Nguyen Hoang Anh of the municipal Department of Finance. Aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: Nam Anh) According to …

Filum AI secures $1 million amidst funding winter
Filum AI secures $1 million amidst funding winter
19/03/2025

Filum AI has successfully raised $1 million in funding despite a challenging venture capital market, underscoring the potential of AI and shifting investment strategies. Filum AI is a startup specializing in customer experience optimization, offering solutions for personalized experiences, customer journey analysis, and automation through its AI Agent. Investors in the seed round include South …

Việt Nam aims for US$454 billion export revenue amid global headwinds
Việt Nam aims for US$454 billion export revenue amid global headwinds
18/03/2025

Việt Nam’s dependence on major markets like the US, the EU and China increases risks for businesses and makes the country vulnerable to global economic and political fluctuations. Containers of goods at SOWATCO Long Bình Port in Thủ Đức City. Việt Nam exported $65.2 billion worth of products in January and February, a 9.9 per cent …

Hulic, Indochina Kajima form joint venture for industrial projects in Vietnam
Hulic, Indochina Kajima form joint venture for industrial projects in Vietnam
05/03/2025

Japan’s Hulic Co. has entered a joint venture with Indochina Kajima to develop ready-built factory projects in Vietnam, as the country cements its position as a key manufacturing hub in Asia. The partnership underscores Hulic and Indochina Kajima’s commitment to capturing growth opportunities as Vietnam solidifies its position in the global supply chain. The collaboration …

New strategies of South Korean big techs in Vietnam
New strategies of South Korean big techs in Vietnam
21/02/2025

Vietnam has emerged as a strategic “playground” for major Korean tech giants like SK Group, Samsung, and others. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Mr. Chey Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group and President of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). Photo: VNA. The “New Appetite” of South Korean Investors With FDI totaling $7.06 billion in …

Vietnam, FAO join hands to boost South-South cooperation on agriculture
Vietnam, FAO join hands to boost South-South cooperation on agriculture
08/02/2025

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu’s working trip to Vietnam from February 5-8 aims to promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture, food security, environmental protection, and rural development amid complicated and unpredictable global developments. At the meeting between Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan and visiting …