Nam Kim Steel appoints new CEO and governance head amid senior-management reshuffle; 2026 AGM scheduled, targets disclosed

EU Industrial Acceleration Act: Energy transition, green industry, and economic sovereignty

Through the Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), the EU aims to promote the production of clean energy technologies within the internal market while reducing dependence on external supply chains. For decades, the European Union has been seen as a model of an open economy based on market rules, with climate policy…

62% of workers favor swapping holidays to extend the Giỗ Tổ Hung Vương and 30/4–1/5 break this year

On April 8, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) conducted a broad survey of union members, civil servants, public employees, and workers on how to arrange compensatory day off for the 2026 Giỗ Tổ Hung Vương holiday under different swap options. Survey options for the 2026 Giỗ Tổ Hung…

Digesty launches AI street experience for Vietnamese users

This morning, April 10, technology company Icetea AI & Robotics officially launched Digesty – an artificial intelligence platform for Vietnamese users. Rather than a traditional chatbot, Digesty’s platform builds a model of an AI Street with multiple stalls such as a Photo Studio, Tarot Booth, and Writing Station. The product…

Fuel-price volatility pressures tourism as localities flexibly boost summer tourism

Fuel-price volatility is creating significant pressure on Vietnam’s tourism sector, prompting airlines to consider reducing flight frequencies, adjusting schedules, or cancelling routes. In response, localities are deploying demand-stimulating measures and coordinating tourism products to attract visitors during periods of disruption, including the temporary closure of Liên Khương Airport, expected to…

Rising online fraud poses data and asset loss risks for cooperatives

Online fraud is rising, exposing cooperatives to growing risks of data and asset loss. While digital transformation in the cooperative sector is progressing slowly, cyber security threats are increasing and scams are becoming more sophisticated, leading to substantial financial losses. Experts at a recent scientific seminar said infrastructure needs to…

Vietnam's food and beverage sector faces rising costs, shifting from price competition to value-based growth

Costs for ingredients have risen sharply and production costs have climbed, yet the food and beverage sector has maintained double-digit growth in the early months of 2026. Behind this positive picture, however, firms are facing mounting pressure to “hold prices” while accepting shrinking profit margins. This is accelerating a structural…

KLC Group marks nine years of development as it expands across diversified sectors

On 10 April 2026, KLC Group marks the nine-year milestone since its formation and development, opening a path of ambitious growth with a focus on sustainable development, enhanced organizational capacity, and adaptability to market changes. After nearly a decade of development, KLC Group has gradually built an ecosystem anchored on…

At around 5:30 PM on May 5, about a day after facing significant criticism over its recruitment campaign, Oatside Vietnam issued an official reply on its Facebook page, which has about 14K followers. The company said it acknowledged discussions surrounding the recent CMO recruitment and admitted that the campaign deployment…