Samsung Plans $4.1 Billion Investment in Semiconductor Testing Facilities in Northern Vietnam
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics has announced plans to invest more than $4 billion in advanced memory chip testing facilities across northern Vietnam. The expansion will strengthen Vietnam’s position in global semiconductor supply chains as major technology manufacturers diversify production across Asia.
Vietnam Orders Review of Delayed Power Projects to Protect Industrial Growth
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed authorities to urgently review stalled energy projects and consider replacing those that cannot proceed. The government aims to increase electricity generation capacity, prevent industrial power shortages and support its ambitious double-digit economic growth targets.
Ho Chi Minh City Approves Largest Social Housing Development as Population Ages
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved the largest social housing project in the city’s history to provide affordable accommodation for its growing industrial workforce. The decision comes as the city’s elderly population exceeds 1.5 million, adding pressure to expand housing, healthcare and urban services.
Ho Chi Minh City Allocates 50 Trillion Dong for Flood Projects as Transport Upgrades Accelerate
Ho Chi Minh City has announced plans to address 28 major traffic bottlenecks by 2030, alongside a 50 trillion dong investment in 59 flood-control projects. The programme aims to ease congestion, improve drainage and address infrastructure problems affecting Vietnam’s largest commercial centre.
Record Tides and Metro Construction Cause Severe Traffic Disruption in Ho Chi Minh City
High tides reaching 1.85 metres have flooded parts of central Ho Chi Minh City, while road closures linked to construction of the second metro line have worsened congestion. The combined disruptions are affecting key commercial districts and highlighting the challenges of expanding urban transport infrastructure amid recurring flooding.
Mekong Delta Manufacturers Seek Permission to Recruit Cambodian Workers Amid Labour Shortages
Factories in Can Tho and other Mekong Delta industrial centres are urging Vietnamese authorities to establish rules allowing them to recruit workers from neighbouring Cambodia. The proposal seeks to address growing labour shortages as manufacturing operations expand across southern Vietnam.
Vietnamese Electrical Equipment Makers Expand Into AI Data Centre Supply Market
Vietnamese manufacturers, including REE and GEE, are adapting production lines to supply equipment for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The shift reflects growing demand from data centre construction and offers domestic industrial companies new opportunities beyond traditional manufacturing markets.
Vietnam’s Kinh Bac Reports Strongest Quarterly Profit Since Early 2023 Amid Factory Demand
Industrial property developer Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation has reported its strongest quarterly profit since early 2023, supported by rising demand for factory space. The results reflect continued interest from multinational manufacturers relocating or expanding production in Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines Announces Direct Hanoi-Ahmedabad Flights for November
Vietnam Airlines plans to launch direct flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad in early November, expanding its South Asian network to 25 weekly round-trip services. The new route is intended to attract more Indian visitors and support Vietnam’s tourism industry as demand for regional air travel grows.
Vietnam Orders Review of Delayed Power Projects to Protect Industrial Growth
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed authorities to urgently review stalled energy projects and consider replacing those that cannot proceed. The government aims to increase electricity generation capacity, prevent industrial power shortages and support its ambitious double-digit economic growth targets.
Ho Chi Minh City Approves Largest Social Housing Development as Population Ages
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved the largest social housing project in the city’s history to provide affordable accommodation for its growing industrial workforce. The decision comes as the city’s elderly population exceeds 1.5 million, adding pressure to expand housing, healthcare and urban services.
Ho Chi Minh City Allocates 50 Trillion Dong for Flood Projects as Transport Upgrades Accelerate
Ho Chi Minh City has announced plans to address 28 major traffic bottlenecks by 2030, alongside a 50 trillion dong investment in 59 flood-control projects. The programme aims to ease congestion, improve drainage and address infrastructure problems affecting Vietnam’s largest commercial centre.
Record Tides and Metro Construction Cause Severe Traffic Disruption in Ho Chi Minh City
High tides reaching 1.85 metres have flooded parts of central Ho Chi Minh City, while road closures linked to construction of the second metro line have worsened congestion. The combined disruptions are affecting key commercial districts and highlighting the challenges of expanding urban transport infrastructure amid recurring flooding.
Mekong Delta Manufacturers Seek Permission to Recruit Cambodian Workers Amid Labour Shortages
Factories in Can Tho and other Mekong Delta industrial centres are urging Vietnamese authorities to establish rules allowing them to recruit workers from neighbouring Cambodia. The proposal seeks to address growing labour shortages as manufacturing operations expand across southern Vietnam.
Vietnamese Electrical Equipment Makers Expand Into AI Data Centre Supply Market
Vietnamese manufacturers, including REE and GEE, are adapting production lines to supply equipment for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The shift reflects growing demand from data centre construction and offers domestic industrial companies new opportunities beyond traditional manufacturing markets.
Vietnam’s Kinh Bac Reports Strongest Quarterly Profit Since Early 2023 Amid Factory Demand
Industrial property developer Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation has reported its strongest quarterly profit since early 2023, supported by rising demand for factory space. The results reflect continued interest from multinational manufacturers relocating or expanding production in Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines Announces Direct Hanoi-Ahmedabad Flights for November
Vietnam Airlines plans to launch direct flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad in early November, expanding its South Asian network to 25 weekly round-trip services. The new route is intended to attract more Indian visitors and support Vietnam’s tourism industry as demand for regional air travel grows.