As Việt Nam commits to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the need to restructure the construction sector toward greener, more circular, and more responsible practices has become more urgent than ever, according to the Việt Nam Construction Sustainability Forum (VSCF 2025).

The establishment of an International Financial Centre (IFC) in HCM City is a strategic move to elevate the position of Việt Nam, and the city itself, on the global financial map, speakers said at a conference held in HCM City on December 20.

The fair supports the city’s push for sustainable trade, food safety and stronger regional connectivity.

Green credit is increasingly seen as an inevitable trend to support sustainable growth in the agriculture sector, yet its scale in Việt Nam remains modest compared with overall credit in the economy.

Speaking at a national forum in Hà Nội, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said the digital economy should drive growth, supported by an inclusive digital society and people-centred development.

Across the Mekong Delta, leading aquaculture producers, processors and exporters, along with suppliers of inputs, are transitioning to circular, high-tech and clean production models that cut greenhouse gas emissions and comply with international certification standards.

State budget revenue reached approximately VNĐ2.47 quadrillion (US$94 billion) by December 15, 2025, exceeding the estimate for the whole 2025 by 25 per cent.

Tây Ninh Province has begun new construction of the Hiệp Thành Industrial Park (IP) and Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Complex.

The programme helps strengthen quality control and ensure the safety of products sold in the city.

Việt Nam continues to be a reliable destination for investors thanks to its stable macroeconomic environment, consistent investment policies and improving capacity in electronics and component manufacturing.

Within less than 12 months, Việt Nam has seen three nationwide waves of project launches and completions, from April through December, with combined investment running into the quadrillions of Vietnamese đồng.

13 startups and over 20 investors and experts gathered at DEMO Day 2025 on Friday in HCM City – a networking platform for the startup ecosystem in Việt Nam and Southeast Asia.

The package will provide sub-loans to agribusinesses engaged in sustainable agricultural production, climate adaptation, and resource efficiency.

Vietjet on Friday operated its inaugural flight to Long Thành International Airport. Flight VJ038, operated by an Airbus A321neo, departed from Tân Sơn Nhất Airport and landed safely, comfortably, and on schedule at Long Thành.

Đà Nẵng City on December 19 kicked off construction of infrastructure in the subzone B of Nam Thăng Bình Industrial Park (IP) located in Thăng Điền Commune.

Under the direction of the Prime Minister and with close coordination with the Ministry of Public Security-Department C06, Vietjet was the first enterprise to participate in the development and implementation of the project applying electronic identification, authentication and biometric recognition via VNeID platform for passengers.

HCM City hosts OCOP Products and Regional Specialties Week from December 19 to 21, bringing together nearly 400 enterprises, cooperatives and production establishments in an effort to expand consumption markets and stimulate year-end shopping demand.

The northern province of Thái Nguyên on Friday inaugurated a key project, and at the same time launched the construction on two other key projects worth a total investment capital of nearly VNĐ13 trillion (US$490 million).

The People’s Committee of Vĩnh Long Province recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Đình Khao Bridge project, while Lâm Đồng Province officially inaugurated the Tân Đức Industrial Park Infrastructure Investment and Business Project in Tân Minh Commune.

Those projects mark an important step toward improving regional connectivity and promoting socio-economic development in both the locality and neighbouring regions.