[VOVWORLD] - The resolution of the 3rd plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on making Vietnam a strong maritime nation, known as Resolution 20, calls for strong development of renewable energy and new maritime fields. Vietnam aims to achieve between 6 and 17 GW of offshore wind power (OWP) capacity by 2030. The successful investment in these projects is a golden opportunity for Vietnam to make a breakthrough in its maritime economy.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s ambitious double-digit growth target hinges on multiple drivers, including higher labor productivity and stronger domestic enterprises. To make that goal a reality, breakthrough micro-economic reforms are urgently needed.

[VOVWORLD] - From the beginning of 2026, Thai Nguyen province has rolled out a comprehensive package of measures to accelerate project implementation and public investment disbursement. This effort has fast-tracked a number of major infrastructure projects to boost local socio-economic development.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement earlier this month after more than 14 years of talks. The landmark deal adds another strategic link to Vietnam’s trade network at a time when Vietnam is seeking new growth drivers to achieve its ambitious double-digit growth target.

[VOVWORLD] - Against a challenging economic backdrop, Vietnamese micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly women-led businesses, continue to face limited access to capital and management expertise. The third cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation-funded Co4Growth accelerator program from January to June this year has addressed these challenges by equipping startups with practical tools to strengthen governance and improve investment readiness.

[VOVWORLD] - Coffee is transforming the livelihoods of ethnic minority communities in Dien Bien province and emerging as the locality’s flagship industrial crop, generating far greater  economic value than traditional crops. Dien Bien aims to become one of Vietnam's major coffee-growing regions and is stepping up branding to expand exports to international markets.

[VOVWORLD] - A conference announcing Hanoi's Master Plan with a 100-year vision, held last Monday, was a declaration of the capital's development trajectory in a new era. With the plan's launch, Hanoi is embarking on a new chapter of growth with confidence, ambition, and a forward-looking mindset, aiming to build a capital that is cultured, civilized, modern, and happy—one that occupies a prominent place on the global map.

[VOVWORLD] - Quang Ninh province has approved adjustments to its provincial planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. More than an upward revision of economic targets, the strategic plan fundamentally reconfigures the locality’s development landscape, laying the groundwork for its transformation into a centrally run city in the near future.

[VOVWORLD] - For many international visitors, spending money in Vietnam has become far easier. With just a smartphone and a QR code, tourists no longer need to exchange foreign currency or search for ATMs. As cashless payment methods become increasingly widespread, convenience is emerging as a key competitive advantage for Vietnam’s tourism industry.

[VOVWORLD] - To sustain its target of double-digit economic growth, Vietnam needs an enormous influx of investment. The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) is expected to become a gateway for global capital, providing the financial resources needed to drive Vietnam’s long-term sustainable development.