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Dat Bike accelerates sustainable mobility

Dat Bike’s latest funding round underscores the growing confidence of international investors in Vietnam’s EV sector. Lead investor F.C.C. Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-listed global leader in motorcycle components, sees Dat Bike as a key innovator who shapes the future of mobility in ASEAN. The round was also joined by leading names such as Rebright Partners, […]

Vietnam’s coffee exports set new record despite price pressures

Photo: Hoang Oanh According to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, coffee exports in November totalled 88,812 tonnes, generating $507.6 million in revenue. This represents on-month increases of 30 per cent in volume and 28.7 per cent in value. Compared with November last year, exports surged by 41 per cent in volume and […]

Tungsten surges to 12-year high as world enters a new ‘black gold’ race

Market data as of December shows broad-based price increases across major tungsten products. The price of tungsten ore has climbed nearly 150 per cent since the start of the year, lifting tungsten prices to their highest levels since 2013. The primary catalyst behind the surge is China, which controls approximately 70-80 per cent of global […]

Top 10 notable events of Vietnam’s industry and trade sector in 2025

The year-end review ceremony of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in 2025. Photo: baocongthuong.vn On December 19, at the year-end review ceremony of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in 2025, the 10 most notable events of the industry and trade sector were highlighted. First, it was a breakthrough year for policy advisory work […]

Human-centred governance seen as key to AI development

On December 18 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA), in coordination with the Institute for Policy and Media Development Studies, held a workshop to discuss policies and legal frameworks for the development of digital technology in Vietnam. The event took place against the backdrop of Vietnam’s recent major institutional advances, particularly following the […]

First members of Danang International Finance Centre revealed

Photo: VGP The names of the first 10 members, including a bank, were disclosed during the government-organised conference announcing the establishment of the IFC on December 21. The first members named are Makara Capital Vietnam Holdings One Member Co., Ltd.; APEX; Vietnam IFC Services Co., Ltd; Bybit Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd; DTC Pay Vietnam JSC; […]

UOB sees Vietnam growth easing in fourth quarter

Source: UOB In a report released on December 22, UOB projected fourth-quarter growth at 7.2 per cent on-year, following a strong 8.23 per cent rise in the third quarter – the highest since the post-Covid rebound – after 8.19 per cent in the second quarter. The bank noted that resilient exports and production helped sustain […]

SABECO wins multiple international beer awards

Several products from Saigon Beer–Alcohol–Beverage Corporation (SABECO) were recognised at established international beer competitions, a development analysts view as a positive signal as the brewer upgrades its portfolio and expands its presence in higher-value segments. At the Brussels Beer Challenge 2025 in Belgium, with results announced on November 18, 333 Pilsner won a Gold Medal […]

BUV and China’s CSCSE sign MoU to boost educational cooperation

The agreement was signed by Rick Bennett, deputy vice-chancellor of BUV, and XIA Jianhui, deputy director of the CSCSE under China’s Ministry of Education. The agreement marks a milestone in advancing educational ties, creating new opportunities for students, institutions, and academic collaboration across Vietnam and China. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Khieu Thi Nhan, […]