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Can Vietnam cut the 3-hour trip to Long Thanh Airport to 30 minutes?

Can Vietnam cut the 3-hour trip to Long Thanh Airport to 30 minutes?

The trip to the upcoming Long Thanh Airport from downtown Ho Chi Minh City can take up to three hours, even more under congestions, and Vietnam wants to cut that to 30 minutes.
Seafood exports jump 13% in January

Seafood exports jump 13% in January

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc launches $2.6B mega hotel projects for APEC 2027

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc launches $2.6B mega hotel projects for APEC 2027

Private group proposes $10B railway linking Ho Chi Minh City to Vietnam's southern tip

Private group proposes $10B railway linking Ho Chi Minh City to Vietnam's southern tip

A private group has proposed a 280 km railway linking Ho Chi Minh City with Can Tho and Ca Mau, connecting Vietnam's largest city with the Mekong Delta and the country's southernmost point.
January 26, 2026 | 09:36 pm PT
Global ambassadors voice confidence in Vietnam's development after 14th Party Congress

Global ambassadors voice confidence in Vietnam's development after 14th Party Congress

Foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations have expressed confidence in Vietnam's development trajectory following the conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress, describing the event as a major milestone that sets strategic directions and opens a new phase for the country.
January 24, 2026 | 03:09 am PT
Vietnam-Singapore trade hits record $31B in 2025

Vietnam-Singapore trade hits record $31B in 2025

Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Singapore reached a record high of nearly S$40 billion (US$31.1 billion) last year.
January 21, 2026 | 07:43 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City's biggest employer to pay $30M in Tet bonuses to 40,800 workers

Ho Chi Minh City's biggest employer to pay $30M in Tet bonuses to 40,800 workers

More than 40,800 workers at Ho Chi Minh City's biggest employer Pouyuen will share a combined VND780 billion (US$29.6 million) in Lunar New Year bonuses, up 4% from last year as orders remain strong.
January 20, 2026 | 04:42 pm PT
Vietnam shrugs off hurdles to sustain growth in 2021-25

Vietnam shrugs off hurdles to sustain growth in 2021-25

Vietnam's economy expanded steadily between 2021 and 2025 despite headwinds and is now eyeing stronger growth this year.
January 19, 2026 | 01:16 am PT
Vietnam's FDI boom faces a bottleneck: skilled labor shortage

Vietnam's FDI boom faces a bottleneck: skilled labor shortage

Bac Ninh Province, one of northern Vietnam’s biggest magnets for foreign investment, is facing a growing shortage of skilled factory workers as manufacturers ramp up production, driving wages and recruitment bonuses higher.
January 17, 2026 | 12:00 am PT
Long hours, rising fatigue: Vietnam may move toward a 40-hour workweek

Long hours, rising fatigue: Vietnam may move toward a 40-hour workweek

Vietnam may be moving closer to a shorter workweek as labor experts and lawmakers renew calls to gradually cut working hours in the business sector from 48 to 40 hours per week, citing concerns over worker health and work–life balance.
January 16, 2026 | 03:09 pm PT
Vietnam moves to build second terminal, third runway at Long Thanh airport

Vietnam moves to build second terminal, third runway at Long Thanh airport

Vietnam is moving ahead with plans to expand Long Thanh International Airport, adding a third runway and a second passenger terminal as air travel demand is set to grow faster than expected.
January 14, 2026 | 04:41 pm PT
Vietnam's aviation hits record 83.5 million passengers in 2025 as international travel surges

Vietnam's aviation hits record 83.5 million passengers in 2025 as international travel surges

Vietnam's aviation industry set a new record in 2025, carrying 83.5 million passengers, a 10.7% increase from the previous year and the highest level ever recorded.
January 13, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam eyes $23B trade surplus for 2026

Vietnam eyes $23B trade surplus for 2026

Vietnam aims to boost trade surplus by 15% to US$23 billion this year, the Agency of Foreign Trade said.
January 9, 2026 | 06:41 pm PT
Vietnam eyes $11.5B seafood exports in 2026

Vietnam eyes $11.5B seafood exports in 2026

Vietnam aims to export over 10 million tonnes of seafood worth US$11.5 billion this year.
January 7, 2026 | 07:25 pm PT
Vietnam records over $20B in trade surplus for 2025

Vietnam records over $20B in trade surplus for 2025

Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$20.03 billion last year on a trade turnover of $930.05 billion, according to the National Statistics Office.
January 6, 2026 | 02:05 am PT
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