Vietnam's manufacturing sector remains firmly inside growth territory in final month of 2025

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector closed 2025 on a firm footing, with the Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) easing slightly to 53.0 in December from 53.8 in November but remaining comfortably above the 50.0 no-change mark, signaling a solid monthly improvement in overall sector health, according to a report released recently by S&P Global.

Energy – key to Vietnam’s growth through 2045: Belgian expert

04/01/2026 20:43
Vietnam has a real opportunity to achieve rapid growth through 2045, provided it fundamentally changes the way value is created and ensures a sufficiently strong and reliable energy foundation, said Eric Van Vaerenbergh, an energy expert and lecturer at the Brussels Engineering School (ECAM).

HCM City takes lead in budget revenue

04/01/2026 19:43
Cumulative state budget revenue in Ho Chi Minh City reached 800.04 trillion (30.42 billion USD) as of December 31, up 19.1% from the government’s target and 14.7% above that set by the municipal People’s Council.

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Viettel successfully trials 5G Advanced network

31/12/2025 21:15
PANO - Viettel Network Corporation, an affiliate of Viettel Group, has announced the successful trial of its 5G Advanced mobile network, achieving speeds of over 7.3 Gbps, six times faster than the current 5G SA speed in Vietnam.

“Digital bridge” strengthens Vietnam - Cambodia friendship

30/12/2025 23:08
PANO - As a “newcomer” in an already settled market, Viettel in Cambodia with the Metfone brand made a remarkable comeback to become the largest telecommunications operator in the Kingdom of Wonder. More than a successful economic project, the brand is now likened to a special “digital bridge” in Vietnam - Cambodia diplomatic relations.

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Vietnam seeks ways to expand exports to Halal market

30/12/2025 22:55
To help businesses diversify export markets, Ho Chi Minh City has been actively promoting trade with the Halal market, which serves an estimated 2.2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide, particularly in the Middle East.

High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits

28/12/2025 22:48
After more than a decade of negotiations, the Vietnam - EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) is expected to open up significant opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access some of the world’s highest-income markets.

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Taking OCOP products global

04/01/2026 19:59
PANO - Amidst the growing global trend toward green, sustainable consumption and stronger appreciation of local identity, there remains huge room for products under Vietnam’s One Commune One Product (OCOP) Program to penetrate international markets.

Tay Ninh leverages border-gate advantages to accelerate sustainable growth

04/01/2026 19:42
With a nearly 369km-long border and multiple key border gates, Tay Ninh province is steadily asserting its strategic role along the Southern border economic corridor by upgrading border-gate infrastructure, expanding cooperation space and boosting cross-border trade.

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Vietnam's manufacturing sector remains firmly inside growth territory in final month of 2025

Vietnam's manufacturing sector remains firmly inside growth territory in final month of 2025

Energy – key to Vietnam’s growth through 2045: Belgian expert

Energy – key to Vietnam’s growth through 2045: Belgian expert

HCM City takes lead in budget revenue

Viettel successfully trials 5G Advanced network

Viettel successfully trials 5G Advanced network

“Digital bridge” strengthens Vietnam - Cambodia friendship

Vietnam seeks ways to expand exports to Halal market

Vietnam seeks ways to expand exports to Halal market

High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits

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Taking OCOP products global

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