Industry

Khanh Hoa’s Industry and Trade sector is actively supporting rural industrial facilities to adopt digital technologies, aligning with the province’s broader goal of advancing digital transformation across all sectors.

Vietnam’s strength in human resources and Japan’s edge in technology offer strong potential for AI cooperation between the two nations.

As Malaysia’s national energy champion, Petronas is not only safeguarding its energy legacy but also emerging as a pioneer in green transformation, offering valuable insights for Vietnamese enterprises.

Amid global decarbonization efforts, Asian countries are reigniting nuclear energy ambitions with advanced technologies, signaling a pragmatic shift in the region’s clean energy transition.

The Asian Development Bank and GEAPP have launched ENABLE, a new platform to accelerate battery energy storage deployment in Asia-Pacific. Backed by a $750,000 grant, the initiative will support countries like Vietnam in integrating more renewable energy into their power systems.

On the afternoon of June 4 in Paris, France, a special meeting took place between Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency.

Son La province has made significant progress in applying science, technology, and digital transformation to its industrial promotion efforts, particularly in the rural sector.

As 2025 marks the final year of the 2021–2025 industrial promotion program, Lao Cai’s Department of Industry and Trade is making a concerted push not only to fulfill this year’s targets ahead of schedule but also to review and align ongoing plans to ensure the entire program concludes with optimal results.

Vietnamese enterprises and associations, along with partners from the U.S. state of Iowa, have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth a combined total of approximately USD 800 million, to be implemented over the next three years.

Vietnam has attracted more than USD 500 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), with many global corporations seeking to increase their localization rates in the country. According to experts, this represents a golden opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to participate in global value chains.

Since 2021, Hai Phong’s industrial promotion activities have become a key pillar in driving rural industrial development, contributing to economic restructuring, job creation, and income improvement for local communities.

The application of new policies in production has enabled enterprises and rural industrial establishments in Hung Yen Province to improve productivity and confidently compete in the market.

Vietnam International Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo 2025 (IEAE) will be held from May 29 to 31, 2025 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) – 799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and Samsung Vietnam are elevating Vietnamese enterprises into the global supply chain, heading towards sustainable development.

The Ha Tinh Provincial People’s Committee has allocated VND 1.8 billion for the 2025 local industrial promotion program, prioritizing support for initiatives that have immediate and direct impacts on rural industrial establishments.

The People’s Council of Ha Giang Province has issued Resolution No. 39/2024/NQ-HDND, dated December 30, 2024, stipulating specific expenditure levels for local industrial promotion activities. Notably, substantial allocations have been earmarked for the modernization of production through technological innovation and the adoption of advanced machinery.

As Vietnam considers restarting its nuclear energy program, Westinghouse Electric Company from the United States emerges as a strategic partner, offering proven expertise, advanced reactor technology, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability.

As Vietnam accelerates industrial modernization, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is driving digital transformation in supporting industries, paving the way for smart, sustainable manufacturing and deeper integration into global value chains.

Among the key sectors contributing to Binh Duong province’s economic growth, manufacturing and processing stand out as the primary driver. This sector has played a pivotal role in propelling economic expansion and continues to lead in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025.

The development of Thailand’s black garlic industry, led by Nopphada Superfoods, illustrates how Southeast Asian agribusinesses can leverage technology, quality standards, and value chain integration to enhance the competitiveness of traditional agricultural products in international markets.

On a recent visit to Sunsweet Co., Ltd.’s modern corn processing plant in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Vietnam Economic News reporters gained rare behind-the-scenes access to the production line where millions of ears of sweet corn are processed annually for domestic and international markets.

Until 2030, Hanoi looks to have 159 industrial clusters covering a total area of 3,204 ha, expand five clusters established between 2017 and 2020 with a total area of about 45 ha, and build 21 new ones covering about 536 ha.

The Vietnamese government has officially revised the eighth national power development plan, setting bold targets for electricity production and renewable energy adoption through 2050.

The PM said that the Party and State of Vietnam always encourage major enterprises, representing high levels of science and technology of China, to participate in new investment projects and expand investments in the fields of road, railway and aviation infrastructure in Vietnam.

In the midst of the United States’ tariff “storm”, Vietnamese steel has been excluded because it has been already subjected to a 25% tariff since 2018. Nevertheless, over-optimism is ill-advised, as other countries facing barriers to the US market may redirect their low-priced steel to Asia and Vietnam, creating significant pressure on domestic steel.

Vietnam is focusing on the development and application of green energy technologies, including the technology surrounding wind turbine blades and solar panel production, as it wants to fully tap its advantages in geography and climate to develop renewable energy.

This year’s hot season is expected to begin in the second half of April across many parts of Vietnam and last for two to three months, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. As a result, electricity consumption is projected to surge dramatically.

Son noted the Block 15-2 contract is a crucial step after the 2022 Law on Oil and Gas took effect, urging contractors to carry out their commitments to maximise the productivity of the block as well as enhance oil recovery rate – an important task to ensure energy security.

The Tra Vinh provincial People’s Committee has given the green light to the investment policy for five wind power projects, for an investment total of over 13.8 trillion VND.