Vietnamese tech firm CMC Corporation received approval on July 13 to build a US$250 million data centre at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP).

According to VCCI, existing food safety and labeling regulations already govern the sector adequately, making these additional business licenses redundant.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into sectors such as healthcare, finance, transportation, education, and agriculture, concerns about cybersecurity threats are also on the rise, experts said at a seminar held last week in HCM City. 

 Ruder Finn Asia, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing consultancies, has officially expanded its footprint in the region by acquiring ERA Communications Vietnam and its four other offices across Southeast Asia.

The agricultural sector of Hậu Giang Province is ramping up efforts to strengthen extension services and increase support for farmers, aligning with the growing demands of modern markets.

The trend towards adopting global forest certifications is gaining traction among nations and companies in the region, including Việt Nam, amid the ongoing challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Việt Nam now has 16,855 certified OCOP products rated three stars or higher. Of these, 76.2 per cent are three-star products, 22.7 per cent are four-star and 126 products have achieved five-star national recognition.

Farmers in the Đồng Tháp Mười region (Đồng Tháp Province) have developed a vast specialised pineapple farming area covering nearly 15,400 hectares — the largest along the Tiền River.

Following its merger with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu provinces, the new HCM City is targeting US$10.44 billion in foreign direct investment this year.

As the market approaches higher price levels, profit-taking pressure is inevitable, especially after the VN-Index recorded four consecutive weeks of gains.

The tax authority is piloting the use of digital identity accounts for organisations to access e-tax services, with a nationwide rollout expected before July 2025.

More than half of organisations report that the chief information security officer (CISO) or chief security officer (CSO) is responsible for operational technology (OT), up from 16 per cent in 2022, while 95 per cent of organisations report that the C-Suite is responsible for OT, up from 41 per cent in 2022.

Under the agreement, both sides will push forward a logistics project at the Mộc Bài Border Gate Economic Zone, explore additional investments to modernise logistics infrastructure, and enhance infrastructure connectivity across the province.

Hà Nội plans to establish Hà Nội Innovation Centre following the model of a joint stock company to consolidate the capital city’s position as Việt Nam’s leading innovation hub, according to a draft resolution submitted to the municipal People’s Committee this week.

In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam’s total outbound investment — including both newly registered and adjusted capital — reached USD 487.1 million, 3.6 times higher than the same period in 2024.

Việt Nam’s aviation industry reported a sharp decline in punctuality rate in the first half of this year despite a significant increase in passenger traffic, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV).

At a working session on July 11 with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council, PM Pham Minh Chinh urged deeper cooperation with US firms, especially in emerging sectors like sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.

Experts say merging provincial and communal administrative units has created new economic opportunities, allowing localities to combine strengths in terrain, infrastructure, and key industries.

Exporters and trade analysts are now warning of a more turbulent path ahead for the remainder of the year as the Government is being urged to provide timely support through preferential credit access, real-time market intelligence, and trade promotion campaigns focused on alternative markets.

Amid multiple global challenges, Việt Nam’s 7.52 per cent GDP growth stands out as a bright spot, demonstrating the economy’s enduring resilience.