Vietnam, business & markets coverage

Vietnam has attracted over 170 foreign-invested projects in the semiconductor sector, including more than 50 foreign firms involved in chip design.

Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong to establish a semiconductor testing plant in Vietnam, according to a proposal document.

Vietnam reported nearly 35% growth in foreign investment inflows, while disbursed FDI reached USD9.75 billion, the highest five-month figure in five years.

Construction started on Meiko Electronics’ USD500 million semiconductor facility in Phu Tho province, strengthening Vietnam’s electronics supply chain.

The US launched a third trade probe against Vietnam as the trade gap between the two nations widened to US$178.2 billion in 2025. Vietnam previously faced tariffs reduced from 46% to 20%.

Vietnam Prime Minister clarifies that the country does not have a policy of creating excess capacity during trade agreement talks with the US following planned tariff announcements.

Vietnam outlined a USD6.5 billion rail link between Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, which would be the region’s first new railway in 70 years.

Vietnam broke ground on a 60-kilometer expressway connecting to the Laos border. The project aims to improve regional connectivity and facilitate trade with its landlocked neighbor.

Vietnam held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway at Ha Long Xanh Station, a strategically significant transport project connecting the capital to the coastal province.