The projects consist of the Cat Linh – Ha Dong Elevated Urban Railway, Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Long Thanh International Airport.
Reporting on the progress of the Cat Linh – Ha Dong Elevated Railway Project, Deputy Director of the Railway Project Management Unit Vu Hong Phuong said the train system was scheduled to start its trial run in September. This phase was estimated to take more than three months, he said.
However, the general contractor had yet to finish and submit a detailed plan on the trial run and maintenance as well as a safety certificate for the project to the management unit, he said. This risked delaying the project’s trial run, he added.
In response to the report, Minister The said “There is no reason for the delay in sending the detailed plan.” He told Deputy Minister Nguyen Ngoc Dong to urgently work with the Hanoi administration, the general contractor as well as relevant agencies to resolve the situation.
The also said the maximum time for the trial run was 6 months. After the trial run, the train must be put into commercial operation. “The project must be put into operation as soon as possible,” he said. “The more we delay the operation, the more we waste our money”.
Regarding the project to upgrade Tan Son Nhat International Airport, head of the ministry’s Planning and Investment Department Vu Duy Lam said the Airport Design and Construction Consultancy One Member Limited Liability Company and Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam was finishing a detailed plan for upgrading the airport.
The said the plan to upgrade the airport had attracted significant public attention. The tasked Deputy Minister Le Dinh Tho to work with the HCM City administration and relevant agencies to publish the detailed plan in early September.
The airport’s terminal 3 should be constructed as planned, he added. Under the detailed plan, the civil aviation authority had to clearly point out the roadmap to implement the project and the sources of investment capital, he said.
For the project of building Long Thanh International Airport, The asked the civil aviation authority to consolidate the project management unit. It could hire more experts to better consult for the project.
The civil aviation authority was required to submit several options to mobilise investment capital for the project, clarifying the strengths and weaknesses of each option then submit it to the ministry and the Government for approval.
More than a year after the Politburo's Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development came into effect, expectations now extend beyond increasing the number of enterprises. The goal is to build a stronger business community with greater resilience, larger ambitions and the capacity to compete in global supply chains.
Vietnam is expected to remain one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies in 2026, supported by resilient exports, strong investment inflows and an ambitious reform agenda, despite mounting global uncertainties, according to the World Bank’s latest Vietnam Economic Update released on May 15.
Under a new circular, the exchange of greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits is conducted on the domestic carbon credit exchange through the carbon trading system, which is interconnected with the national registration system.
As many agricultural businesses continue to face challenges in finding stable outlets, modern retail systems are increasingly becoming key distribution channels helping Vietnamese products access the market more professionally.
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A recent PM directive set a May 10 deadline for ministries, agencies and localities to complete detailed allocations of the 2026 public investment capital plan.
A Party official has urged the Vietnamese business community to improve corporate governance, technological capacity, production standards, workforce quality and international connectivity to strengthen ties with the FDI sector.
The White Book provides a comprehensive overview of Vietnam’s current tax system in line with international practices, including direct taxes, indirect taxes and sector-specific levies.
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According to Dr. Bui Thanh Minh, Deputy Director of the Office of the Private Economic Development Research Board under the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform, Resolution 68 has helped foster a stronger entrepreneurial spirit through a series of concrete policy measures.
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Vietnam targets 1 million one-person businesses, 5 million business entities, 10,000 tech startups, 45 startup support networks, a position among the world’s top 40 innovation ecosystems, and 1.5 billion USD in venture capital by 2030.
The exhibition, which runs until May 9 at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition, showcases advanced products and technologies across a range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, drug manufacturing machinery and equipment, medical devices, hospital and clinic services and dental equipment.
The province is tightening maritime governance, with a focus on May–June 2026 to finalise a more robust legal framework and close loopholes for illegal fishing.
Leading the charge in this massive building spree is the new central city square in the core of the Thu Thiem new urban area. Spanning more than 20 ha, it’s the crown jewel of the Central Square and new administrative center complex.
The country’s stable political and economic environment provides a critical foundation for long-term sourcing strategies. At the same time, Vietnam has demonstrated a strong ability to scale up manufacturing, supported by a continuously expanding industrial base capable of meeting both high-volume demand and increasingly complex technical and quality requirements.
The update by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to its Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on April 10, officially setting out import conditions for Vietnamese pomelos, is regarded as a major milestone in market access efforts.
Structured in two steps and three phases, the roadmap envisions a gradual shift from partial to full relocation of international flights, aligned with infrastructure readiness and the long-term ambition of building a regional aviation hub.
The circular economy is no longer just a policy choice. It has become an inevitable trend for delivering sustainable and green growth, sharpening competitiveness at home and abroad, and meeting Vietnam’s net-zero emissions target by 2050. It is now a prerequisite to sustain long-term economic expansion, particularly in industrial production and supporting industries.
Vietnamese fresh produce and processed foods are increasingly recognised for their quality, with items such as cashew nuts, coffee and spices gaining popularity among Middle East consumers. In 2025, Vietnam’s farm produce exports to the UAE exceeded 445 million USD, up nearly 24% year-on-year.
