Vietnam Focuses on High-Quality Investors for New-Generation Industrial Parks

Developed under a strategic cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese and Japanese governments, the nearly 1,000-hectare industrial park is expected to become the city's first eco-industrial park under the country's new regulatory framework. The southern province of Tay Ninh has approved a list of 49 priority industrial park projects for investment attraction during the 2026–2030 period, covering a total planned area of approximately 16,000 hectares. Can Tho spans more than 6,360 square kilometres with a population exceeding 4.2 million, and serves as the economic, cultural, and science-and-technology hub of the Mekong Delta, enjoying strategic advantages in transport, logistics and regional connectivity. Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi informed that two-way trade reached 4.22 billion USD in the first six months of 2026, up 16.8% year-on-year. Brazil's exports to Vietnam exceeded 2 billion USD, rising 16.6%, while its imports from Vietnam totalled about 2.11 billion USD, an increase of 17%. The restored Kunming–Nha Trang route is expected to cater to growing travel demand and facilitate tourism, trade and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and China. Among the 218 economies assessed this year, Vietnam was one of only six to be upgraded to a higher income category by the WB Group. The move marks a notable milestone after 17 years in the lower-middle-income group, where Vietnam had remained since 2009. For Vietnam, the challenge is not simply adopting new technologies but ensuring that supply chains are sustainable and capable of generating long-term value. The company sold 172,299 motorcycles in June, up 4.7% from the same month last year, highlighting steady consumer demand even as the market gradually shifts towards greener transport options. For the first six months of 2026, motorcycle sales reached 515,743 units, up 0.6% year-on-year. A key target is that by 2030, all concentrated agricultural, forestry and fisheries production areas will have access to essential services, including product traceability, quarantine, testing, quality certification, processing and market development. The move reflects growing international demand for stricter food safety, quality and traceability standards, which have become increasingly important for agricultural exports. The magazine said the VF 2 retails at 188 million VND (7,200 USD) with the battery included, making it one of the most affordable electric cars in the Vietnamese market. Vietnam's young population, dynamic market, and big growth potential are a perfect fit for the strengths that Korean micro-businesses bring in K-brands, technology, and service expertise, said KFME President Song Chi Young. It marked the first time an automotive brand in Vietnam has exceeded 100,000 vehicle deliveries in the first half. With auto loan interest rates remaining competitive, stable vehicle supply, and an increasingly diverse product range, Vietnam's automotive market is expected to maintain its growth momentum through the remainder of 2026. SUVs, MPVs, and hybrid vehicles are likely to remain the main drivers of overall market sales. To convert these opportunities into growth, it is a must for Vietnam to continue improving its investment climate, upgrading logistics and energy infrastructure, accelerating digital transformation and developing a highly skilled workforce that meets requirement of emerging technology sectors, an expert has said. Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Huu Que said ESG is no longer a communications message or a cost burden, but an essential requirement for accessing global capital. Gia Lai has chosen ESG as a pillar for building new competitive advantages and achieving sustainable development. Vietnam Airlines said weather-related schedule changes are unavoidable and are made to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Built on nearly 20 hectares at Huu Thanh Industrial Park, the facility is the company's largest and most advanced plant in Vietnam and the biggest production site in Suntory PepsiCo's Asian manufacturing network. The factory has a designed annual production capacity of over 1.24 billion litres and is equipped with highly automated production, filling and warehousing systems. With its enlarged development space, Ho Chi Minh City now combines strengths in urban development, industry and services with high-tech agriculture, the marine economy, logistics and diverse ecological areas. These conditions provide an ideal testing ground for UAV applications in urban management, land administration, environmental monitoring, disaster prevention and response, agriculture, logistics and public services. The projects, which have a combined investment of around 12 trillion VND (approximately 460 million USD), comprise the expansion and upgrading of Provincial Roads DT769 and DT773, along with the construction of DT770B, all of which are expected to play a strategic role in the region's transport network. The city's tourism sector has continued to benefit from expanding air connectivity. In the first six months of this year, Da Nang welcomed nearly 9.77 million overnight visitors, up 22% year-on-year. International tourist arrivals exceeded 5.16 million, an increase of 28%. The Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) announced on July 10 that its five member companies sold 638,431 motorcycles in the second quarter, up 4.4% from the same period last year. Despite headwinds from Middle East tensions that have pushed up freight and logistics costs, exports of wood and wood products were estimated at 1.53 billion USD in June, lifting first-half export turnover to 8.54 billion USD, up 4.4% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE). Despite the encouraging performance, Vietnam's exports remain heavily dependent on a limited number of major markets and product groups, while the domestic value added of many export products remains relatively low because of their reliance on imported raw materials and components. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.