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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/6/7/507456_5497306314427641_625639006_1199205305716029_6837119561082317878_n.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Trần Văn Thiện, head of the GIS team at Bến Thành Water Supply JSC, works on a digital water management solution. His tech-led initiatives have helped significantly cut water loss in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — From bustling fabrication workshops and high-tech factories to smart urban infrastructure systems, a powerful spirit of innovation is spreading among workers and engineers across HCM City.Practical initiatives arising directly from the shop floor are boosting productivity, improving working environments, and driving national digital transformation, proving that workers are the core drivers of new economic value.Inside the shipyard of VARD Vũng Tàu Co., Ltd., the roar of steel cutters and flashes of welding torches never cease.Nguyễn Văn Lộc, Deputy Head of the company’s Hull Fabrication Department, is constantly searching for ways to make operations safer and more efficient.He realised that welding propulsion thruster units for offshore wind farm vessels in cramped spaces posed high safety risks, and proposed fabricating the entire unit during the pre-assembly stage before final block integration.His initiative has reduced workers' exposure to toxic welding fumes, improved ergonomics, and saved between 250 and 300 man-hours per vessel."We no longer have to climb as much or rework tasks. Most importantly, it is much safer and less physically demanding," said Lộc.He also streamlined the fabrication process for Service Operation Vessels (SOV) and Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) stern units weighing up to 80 tonnes.This reduced crane-flipping and transport times, cut down on temporary welds, and significantly boosted production efficiency.Trần Thanh Bình, Deputy General Director of VARD Vũng Tàu, said the engineers and workers directly on the line are the ones who understand the bottlenecks best."An initiative only truly holds value when it stems from the production site and is measured by concrete efficiency. The engineers and workers directly on the line are the ones who understand the bottlenecks best."<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/6/7/507457_5497306536719043_san-xuat-cong-nghiep-010621-01.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Employees at work at the Đại Dũng Metallic Manufacture Construction Trade JSC based in An Hạ Industrial Park in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Automation and digital applicationsAt Samsung HCMC CE Complex (SEHC), innovation is tightly linked with automation.Over his ten years at the factory, Nguyễn Tăng Pháp, head of the Production Quality Improvement Department, has introduced numerous solutions to eliminate assembly line errors.After identifying a risk of component mismatching during the assembly of television Liquid Crystal Modules (LCM), Pháp and his team built a 100 per cent material verification system prior to assembly.This preventive measure cut defect rates from the outset, saving the company approximately VNĐ1.2 billion (over US$45,700) annually.He also implemented automated software version controls on circuit boards and upgraded production pallets using local materials.The total economic benefit of his initiatives is estimated at over VNĐ9 billion (nearly $342,900)."Every time we find a solution that reduces assembly line defects or shortens a production step, I feel incredibly rewarded," Pháp said.The most important thing is that the workers face less pressure, while the company cuts costs and improves product quality, he said.Trần Văn Thiện, head of the Geographic Information System (GIS) team at Bến Thành Water Supply Joint Stock Company, has leveraged technology to solve operational challenges.By relocating pressure-reducing valve controllers to ground level and introducing real-time remote valve management, his team has significantly reduced water loss and streamlined maintenance.There are studies that must be done repeatedly before they can be applied, requiring patience and continuous learning, he said.“Technical staff should not just operate the system but must always ask whether the work can be done better. Issues arising from reality offer us many ideas for improvement, and that is our greatest joy."Worker creativityAccording to the HCM City Federation of Labour, these success stories signal a major shift in the modern workforce.In the era of digital transformation, workers are no longer just operating machinery—they are actively researching, improving technology, and optimising operations.Lê Văn Minh, chairman of the Trade Union of the HCM City Power Corporation (EVNHCMC), said emulation movements for creative labour have yielded immense practical value, encouraging businesses to invest more heavily in worker-led R&amp;D.Similarly, at the Sài Gòn Water Corporation (SAWACO), hundreds of recognised initiatives have successfully reduced water loss and integrated digital management into daily operations.Bùi Thanh Nhân, chairman of the HCM City Federation of Labour, said the city's Worker’s Month initiative is a strategic effort to foster continuous learning and technological adaptability."The Trade Union will continue to cooperate with businesses to launch digital initiative movements and process improvements on technological platforms, while discovering and nurturing key innovators among the workforce."From minor adjustments on an assembly line to major digital overhauls in infrastructure management, workers are becoming the backbone of the nation's innovation ecosystem.When innovation becomes a daily workplace habit, productivity rises through knowledge and technology—positioning the city and Việt Nam as sustainable leaders in the global digital economy. — VNS

From bustling fabrication workshops and high-tech factories to smart urban infrastructure systems, a powerful spirit of innovation is spreading among workers and engineers across HCM City.

Innovation becomes habit among HCM City workers

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/6/9/506427_5492990316043753_vna_potal_pho_chu_tich_tinh_bac_ninh_livestream_quang_ba_tieu_thu_vai_thieu_bac_ninh_8777753.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Phạm Văn Thịnh (middle), vice chairman of the People’s Committee of Bắc Ninh Province, recently took part in a livestream session selling early-season lychees in Nam Dương Commune. — VNA/VNS Photo Việt Hùng</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Phạm Văn Thịnh, vice chairman of Bắc Ninh Province People’s Committee, speaks to Việt Nam News about sci-tech applications in improving the quality of exported lychee this year as output declines due to poor weather conditions.Can you share this year’s lychee cultivation area size, estimated output and export volume for the province?This year, Bắc Ninh Province’s lychee cultivation area has remained largely stable at around 21,000 to 22,000 hectares. As for output, we estimate production will reach only about 60 to 65 per cent of the 2025 level.Facing such conditions, lychee prices were already quite high at the beginning of the season.Many orchard owners said harsh weather has reduced supply while demand remains high. Will this affect export orders already placed this year?Our priority is to fulfil orders that were signed in advance.Farmers have gradually become accustomed to contract-based production and sales.Even though prices for the main lychee harvest have risen sharply, farmers are still honouring contracts signed for exports to Australia, Canada and Japan.With the spirit of cooperation between farmers, cooperatives and traders, we are working together to fulfil previously committed contracts.The remaining output will then be sold to the domestic market.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/6/9/506428_5492991452117527_IMG_6684.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A lychee orchard in Nam Dương Commune, Bắc Ninh Province. The province faces declining output of lychee this year, which leads to lower selling prices. — VNS Photo Khánh Dương</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>To meet export requirements in demanding markets such as Japan and the EU, what sustainable strategies is the province pursuing?Our view is that we must first do well with what we already have, especially for growing-area codes that have been approved for exports to strict markets such as Australia, Japan, the United States and Canada.Right from the start of the season, we updated farmers on new cultivation techniques to ensure higher biological safety standards.We have also strengthened regular monitoring and gradually piloted blockchain technology to manage the entire production process, including the use of fertilisers and farming materials.I hope that if this blockchain-based traceability system continues to expand in line with government directives, the quality of lychees will improve further.Consumers around the world will also be able to monitor product origins by accessing traceability applications.Amid intensifying competition, what is the key for the Bắc Ninh lychee brand to gain access to more demanding markets?I believe digital transformation and technology will continue to play a key role in managing quality and production processes for lychees.Under the Vietnamese government’s direction on stricter quality management, traceability and processing standards, I believe this is the most sustainable way to help lychees in particular, and agricultural products in general, improve quality and meet increasingly high customer requirements.This will also create opportunities to raise the value of Vietnamese agricultural products, allowing them to command higher prices associated with better quality.Regarding domestic consumption, Bắc Ninh has been promoting digital transformation and local sales channels, including TikTok livestreaming under Resolution 57. Could you elaborate on efforts to diversify distribution channels and expand digital sales for lychees this year?We began applying digital transformation to agricultural product sales, including lychees, in 2025.Through this process, we realised that alongside training farmers in lychee-growing areas, it is also important to equip young people in these communities with the skills to naturally tell their own stories about how they care for and cultivate lychees.Through these stories, consumers can better understand and appreciate the quality of the lychees produced by farmers in Bắc Ninh. — VNS

Phạm Văn Thịnh, vice chairman of Bắc Ninh Province People’s Committee, speaks to Việt Nam News about improving quality of exported lychee this year in the context of declining output due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Sci-tech key for Bắc Ninh farmers to gain access to demanding lychee markets

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/6/9/508228_bandan.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A semiconductor chip. Hà Nội aims to become a leading centre for semiconductor industry development in the northern region of Việt Nam. Photo baochinhphu.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI – Hà Nội plans to introduce several preferential and support policies for the development of infrastructure and organisations operating in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation to concretise the Capital Law this year.These policies are expected to serve as important foundational measures, helping Hà Nội become a centre of innovation in the next few years.Hà Nội consistently ranks among the top localities in the Local Innovation Index, playing a crucial role in the national innovation ecosystem. Many large technology companies, research and development centres and high-quality training institutions are concentrated in the capital, creating a unique competitive advantage that few other localities possess.However, alongside these positive results, practical development also shows that the city’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem has not yet fully realised its inherent potential.The city People's Council recently passed a resolution on a number of preferential policies to support the development of science and technology infrastructure, innovation and digital infrastructure.Under the resolution, Hà Nội will gain a mechanism to support investment, upgrading, renovation, repair and operation of scientific and technological infrastructure belonging to agencies and units in the area.This is an important solution to gradually form a modern network of research and innovation infrastructure, serving the needs of research, testing and technology development.The city will focus on research and development centres, key laboratories, technology incubators at universities, vocational education establishments, science and technology organisations and businesses.Supporting these will help improve research capacity and promote technology transfer and commercialisation of research results, thus creating products and services with high added value.Another policy will support the operation of the city's Technology Exchange, which is expected to help reduce initial investment costs, improve infrastructure exploitation and encourage the private sector to invest in high-tech fields.The resolution provides many direct support policies for the business community and science and technology organisations.Beneficiaries are numerous, including science and technology firms, science and technology organisations, innovation centres, intermediaries in the science and technology market and groups supporting creative start-ups.One of the policies of interest to the business community is support for preferential loans through the City Development Investment Fund, an important resource to help businesses deploy new investment projects in science and technology, innovation and digital infrastructure.Businesses also enjoy policies on exemption and reduction of land and property rent as well as tax incentives, according to the provisions of the Capital Law and related legal documents.Chip industry developmentThe capital city of Hà Nội aims to become the leading northern hub for the semiconductor industry by 2030.The target follows a five-year Plan 212/KH-UBND on developing the semiconductor industry in Hà Nội through 2030 which Vice Chairman of the Hà Nội People's Committee Trương Việt Dũng has signed.Under the plan, the city will serve as a centre for research, design and manufacturing of semiconductor integrated circuits; a destination for leading Vietnamese and regional semiconductor enterprises; and a pioneer in piloting new training models, fostering public-private partnerships, strengthening cooperation among universities, research institutes and businesses, and effectively leveraging international integration opportunities to support Việt Nam’s chip development strategy.The city will develop a skilled semiconductor workforce, focusing on improving the quantity and quality of trained personnel and gradually mastering key stages of semiconductor production.It aims to train at least 22,000 workers with university degrees or higher to serve the industry.Other targets include completing investment and development of the National Innovation Centre as well as a Semiconductor Research and Data Centre, both at Hòa Lạc Hi-Tech Park.A semiconductor talent training system will also be built from secondary school to postgraduate level to meet the industry's development needs.City authorities also aim to attract and help establish at least 20 enterprises specialising in integrated circuit design and semiconductor chip development for use in electronics manufacturing, electronic components and devices, telecommunications and information technology.The city will also support semiconductor firms in using land resources, while striving to attract at least one strategic investor and promote investment and international cooperation in the semiconductor industry. VNS

These policies are expected to serve as important foundational measures, helping Hà Nội become a centre of innovation in the next few years.

Hà Nội completes mechanism to build innovation centre

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506450_5493010613988739_dsc09529.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The banana industry is facing a major threat from Fusarium wilt disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense TR4. — Photo stockbiz.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The Crop Production and Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and its partners on Friday held a workshop in Hà Nội to strengthen capacity to control and manage banana fusarium wilt disease caused by Tropical Race 4 (TR4) in Việt Nam.The workshop was held in both in-person and online formats, feturing representatives of agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Vietnam, research institutes, universities, local authorities, businesses, industry associations, experts, scientists and banana farmers from key growing areas.According to the Crop Production and Plant Protection Department, bananas are currently one of Việt Nam’s key export fruit products, with more than 160,000ha&nbsp;under cultivation and annual output exceeding 2.7 million tonnes.In 2024, banana export turnover reached nearly US$380 million, with significant room for further growth.However, the banana industry is facing a major threat from Fusarium wilt disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense TR4.The disease is considered particularly dangerous and has already spread across major banana-producing countries such as the Philippines, China, Malaysia and Indonesia, affecting hundreds of thousands of hectares of cultivation.International studies show that if not effectively controlled, TR4 could cause more than $10 billion in losses to the global banana industry over the coming decades.In Việt Nam, the disease has appeared in many major banana-growing areas, reducing productivity, fruit quality and orchard lifespan.Initial assessments estimate losses equivalent to around 0.5 to 2 percent of banana output, valued at approximately $1.4 million to 5.5 million annually.In response, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment approved a technical assistance project in September 2025 titled 'Emergency support to control and manage Banana Fusarium Wilt disease caused by Tropical Race 4 (TR4) in Vietnam',” funded by the FAO.The project focused on several key areas, including identifying disease distribution and damage levels, searching for disease-resistant banana varieties, improving detection and diagnostic capacity, researching antagonistic microorganisms&nbsp;and developing sustainable disease management procedures suitable for Việt Nam’s production conditions.It conducted disease surveys and monitoring in major banana-growing regions, evaluated resistance levels of local and imported banana varieties, selected microbial strains capable of suppressing Fusarium TR4, and developed procedures for producing disease-free seedlings and integrated disease management.In addition to research activities, numerous training courses and technical workshops were organised to strengthen the capacity of technical staff and farmers, while communications campaigns helped raise awareness about disease identification, monitoring and prevention.Nguyễn Quý Dương, deputy director of the Crop Production and Plant Protection Department, said the project’s outcomes provide an important scientific and practical foundation for further improving Việt Nam’s technical procedures for managing TR4 banana wilt disease.He said the department will continue coordinating with relevant agencies to strengthen pest monitoring and surveillance, research disease-resistant banana varieties and improve biological management solutions.They will also expand training and technology transfer, and promote the development of safe and sustainable banana production zones for both domestic consumption and export markets, he said. — VNS

The disease is considered particularly dangerous and has already spread across major banana-producing countries such as the Philippines, China, Malaysia and Indonesia, affecting hundreds of thousands of hectares of cultivation.

Việt Nam strengthens capacity to combat fungi disease

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506512_5493113559651384_vna_potal_an_giang_tiep_nhan_109_cong_dan_viet_nam_do_co_quan_chuc_nang_campuchia_trao_tra_8792784.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A total of 109 Vietnamese citizens working in Cambodia are deported by the General Department of Immigration under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior for violating the country’s regulations on immigration, labour and residency. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>AN GIANG — Authorities in the southern province of An Giang on Friday received 109 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Cambodia through the Tịnh Biên International Border Gate.The handover was carried out by Cambodian authorities in coordination with the Tịnh Biên International Border Gate's Border Guard Station and relevant Vietnamese agencies.According to initial information, the citizens, mostly from northern, central, Central Highlands and Mekong Delta localities, had entered Cambodia through different border crossings at various times to seek employment.Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior deported the group for violations of regulations related to immigration, labour and residency.Following the handover, border guards and competent forces conducted health checks, provided initial medical support, and completed legal and administrative procedures for the returnees.During the screening and verification process, authorities also identified a number of individuals who had previously been repatriated from Cambodia and banned from re-entering the country, but later returned illegally.After reception procedures were completed, the citizens were transferred to the An Giang Police and other relevant agencies for further investigation and processing in line with legal regulations. — VNA/VNS

Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior deported the group for violations of regulations related to immigration, labour and residency.

109 Vietnamese citizens handed over by Cambodia

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506301_5492341334823881_WHO%20WNTD%202026.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The WHO in Việt Nam is calling for stronger action to protect children and young people from tobacco and nicotine addiction. — Photo courtesy of WHO</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — During the National No Tobacco Week and ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) in Việt Nam is calling for stronger action to protect children and young people from tobacco and nicotine addiction.Under this year’s theme, 'Unmasking the appeal – countering tobacco and nicotine addiction', WHO is urging vigilance to expose industry tactics.WHO Representative in Việt Nam Dr Angela Pratt said: “The truth is that tobacco and nicotine products are designed to attract young people and keep them addicted for life. Our responsibility as public health leaders is to break that addiction.”Việt Nam continues to be recognised globally for strong leadership in tobacco control. At the World Health Assembly last week, a World No Tobacco Day Award was presented to Việt Nam’s Deputy Minister of Health, recognising the contributions of the Ministry of Health’s Department of Legislation, the Health Policy and Strategy Institute, the Poison Control Centre at Bạch Mai Hospital, and the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund.There are promising signs that the ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is reducing youth use and resulting in fewer emergency cases and more enforcement. Tobacco tax reforms are also expected to have a major impact.WHO estimates that by 2031, these reforms could help 2.1 million people quit or avoid smoking and prevent around 700,000 premature deaths in the coming decades.“Việt Nam has made significant progress and positioned itself as a leader in tobacco control. Now is the time to go further and lock in these gains,” Dr Pratt said.In revisions to the Tobacco Harm Control Law in 2026, Việt Nam has the opportunity to fully reflect the ban on e-cigarettes in the law, including a comprehensive ban on parts, components and related products, such as nicotine pouches. On tobacco, Việt Nam should ban point-of-sale displays, strengthen pack warnings, remove designated indoor smoking areas and enforce smoking bans.Dr Pratt welcomed the idea of a 'smoke-free generation' of youth without tobacco or nicotine addiction.“This would be a very bold and ambitious step, but we must remember that children and youth will have the best chance of growing up nicotine and tobacco-free if e-cigarettes and related products are also comprehensively banned, and proven tobacco measures are put in place.“Protecting young people from tobacco and nicotine-related harms must remain a national priority. Strong tobacco control is one of the smartest investments Việt Nam can make,” she said.WHO reaffirmed to the Government its support, alongside partners, in advancing proven measures to protect public health. — VNS

Under this year’s theme, 'Unmasking the appeal – countering tobacco and nicotine addiction', WHO is urging vigilance to expose industry tactics.

WHO urges stronger protection for youth from tobacco and nicotine addiction

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2026/05/22/05202622173216_CO.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Director of Bạch Mai Hospital – Professor Dr Đào Xuân Cơ speaks at the event on May 22. — VNS Photo Thanh Hải</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>LÀO CAI — Health experts have discussed the latest trends in stem cell treatment at a scientific forum held as part of the annual conference of the Northern Provinces Hospital Directors Club 2026 in Lào Cai on Friday.At the conference, experts shared that thanks to the application of stem cell therapy, millions of cancer patients worldwide have been saved through stem cell transplantation.Mesenchymal stem cells were developed later, but research worldwide and in Việt Nam has shown significant effectiveness in treating the disease, bringing great benefits to patients.In Việt Nam, research into the application of stem cells in many patient groups, such as stem cell transplantation for patients with congenital biliary atresia to avoid liver transplantation; application of umbilical cord stem cells for patients with cirrhosis; bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for diabetic patients; stem cell transfusion to treat lung disease in newborns; and application of stem cells to treat age-related decline in health, has yielded very significant results, clearly improving patients’ conditions and prolonging life.At the event, Director of Bạch Mai Hospital – Professor Dr Đào Xuân Cơ – said that topics presented at the satellite scientific session, especially stem cells, gene therapy and cell therapy, are all advanced medical fields that the world is focusing on developing.“Although we are lagging, Vietnamese hospitals and research centres are now keeping pace with the world so that people and patients can benefit from the most advanced medical achievements,” Professor Cơ said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2026/05/22/05202622174952_db.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Leading health experts attend the scientific forum on stem cell therapy. — VNS Photo Thanh Hải</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The director of the Hà Nội-based public hospital said that to effectively develop new techniques such as stem cell therapy or gene therapy, hospitals cannot operate in isolation but must cooperate closely. He said that when hospitals collaborate on research, they will create a large-scale data system, publish in high-impact scientific journals and develop more effective treatment protocols.Professor Cơ added that hospitals had reached a high level of consensus in promoting cooperation in research and application of new treatment methods and would soon propose to the Ministry of Health and the Government appropriate mechanisms to bring modern scientific and technological achievements to serve patients in Việt Nam.Discussing trends in regenerative medicine in Việt Nam, experts said the current focus of stem cell treatment includes musculoskeletal, respiratory (ARDS), immunological, cardiovascular and neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease.Experts said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and many countries have approved stem cell therapy as a viable treatment option. Reports at the forum also highlighted a shift in treatment mindset from cell replacement to regenerative environment modulation, helping to optimise internal medicine treatment efficacy and expand clinical applicability.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/22/504856_5486982414579484_Mescells.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Prof. Ryo Konno, representative of the collaborative project between Mescells and Mt. Fuji GX Holdings Inc. speaks at the event. — VNS Photo Thanh Hải</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Professor Ryo Konno, representative of the collaborative project between Mescells and Mt Fuji GX Holdings Inc, presented the scientific report Stem Cells from Research to Application, Updating Global Trends.Konno emphasised the historic turning point when mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy was officially recognised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and many international regulatory organisations, marking the transition of regenerative medicine from a potential research phase to treatment application based on clinical evidence and medical standards.“The trend of stem cell production following automated processes and GMP-standard closed culture to ensure product homogeneity at an industrial scale helps reduce costs and increase patient accessibility,” said Konno.He provided a comprehensive perspective on the developmental roadmap of stem cell technology worldwide, from empirical research, establishment of production standards, technology transfer, to practical clinical application.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2026/05/22/05202622174101_Mescells.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A Mescells's booth introduces its research activities, technologies, and development orientation. speaks at the event on May 22. — VNS Photo Thanh Hải</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The Mescells representative added that the company has set a plan to build a standard-compliant cell research, production and application system in Việt Nam, contributing to promoting the development of regenerative medicine in a safe, effective and scientifically evidence-based direction.The Northern Provinces Hospital Directors Club Conference 2026 is a professional forum gathering hundreds of hospital leaders, medical experts and managers from northern localities.The event is an opportunity for hospital leaders to exchange, share experiences and update information, especially guidelines and policies for the development of the healthcare sector. — VNS

Reports at the forum also highlighted a shift in treatment mindset from cell replacement to regenerative environment modulation, helping to optimise internal medicine treatment efficacy and expand clinical applicability.

Health experts discuss the latest trends in stem cell therapy

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2026/05/22/05202622212922_5487142282803578_image.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân speaks with leaders of the Children's Hospital No. 1 in Hồ Chí Minh City. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY – Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân visited young patients suffering from serious illnesses at Children's Hospital No. 1 in HCM City on the afternoon of May 22, ahead of Children's Day on June 1, 2026.The Vice President and her delegation presented support totalling VNĐ600 million (US$23,100) to 300 children from disadvantaged backgrounds who are being treated at the hospital for cancer and other life-threatening conditions.Her words of encouragement brought smiles to many of the children, despite their weakened condition. Relatives of the patients expressed deep gratitude to the Party and State leaders, the Ministry of Health, the National Fund for Vietnamese Children, and other organisations whose support had given families the strength to accompany their children through treatment.The visit formed part of the Month of Action for Children 2026, aimed at boosting the morale of young patients and their families, and at encouraging society as a whole to care for and protect children.Addressing medical staff at the hospital, Vice President Xuân said children were a group requiring particular care, especially those with serious or complex conditions. She noted that with the country's birth rate having fallen below replacement level, the healthcare and treatment of children would have a significant bearing on the quality of the future workforce.She called on doctors at Children's Hospital No. 1 to build on their standing as the leading paediatric hospital in the southern region by adopting an ever-wider range of advanced technologies, so that young patients experience less pain and fatigue, fewer after-effects, and lower costs.Dr Ngô Ngọc Quang Minh, Director of Children's Hospital No. 1, said after 70 years of establishment and development, the hospital now has a full range of specialist departments covering all childhood conditions. Its specialist strengths include cardiology, paediatric emergency care, neonatology, tropical diseases and paediatric surgery.Minh said the hospital has particular capabilities in cardiology and is now able to intervene in all complex cardiovascular conditions in children, including in newborns and foetuses. To date, Children's Hospital No. 1 has worked with Từ Dũ Hospital to carry out 14 foetal cardiac interventions, a milestone the hospital regards as bringing it to the level of world standards.The hospital said it will continue to develop advanced paediatric techniques in step with global progress, with the aim of becoming a leading specialised medical facility in Southeast Asia. — VNS

Marking the Month of Action for Children, Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân brought gifts and encouragement to hundreds of seriously ill young patients at HCM City Children's Hospital No. 1, while calling on its doctors to push the boundaries of paediatric medicine.

Vice President visits sick children in HCM City, urges hospital to lead region in paediatric care

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2026/05/22/05202622213126_5487153458031004_image.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Authorities successfully rescued fishing vessel TH-91969-TS, ensuring the absolute safety of all crew and the craft. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>NGHỆ AN – Border post officers rescued a Thanh Hóa Province fishing vessel that ran aground at the Lạch Cờn sea inlet on May 22, the second such incident at the hazardous waterway in three days.At about 9.25am on May 22, fishing vessel TH-91969-TS, about 12 metres in length and owned and captained by Nguyễn Văn Nam, born in 1964 and residing in Nghi Sơn Ward, Thanh Hóa Province, ran aground while manoeuvring towards its anchorage. The initial cause was identified as the vessel having taken the wrong channel.Upon receiving the report, the Lạch Cờn Border Control Station deployed a rescue team comprising one motorised launch and four officers and soldiers. A fishing vessel, NA-70622-TS, belonging to Đậu Đình Hiệp, born in 1994 and residing in Đồng Tiến Quarter, Tân Mai Ward, Nghệ An Province, was also mobilised to assist. By about 11am the same day, authorities had successfully rescued TH-91969-TS, ensuring the safety of both crew and vessel.Earlier, on May 20, fishing vessel NA-73210-TS, captained by Phạm Văn Hiếu, born in 1984 and residing in Thân Ái Quarter, Quỳnh Mai Ward, was heading towards the inlet when it was struck by large waves and strong winds about one nautical mile from the inlet mouth. The vessel was thrown off course, lost control and was in danger of sinking. Officers and soldiers of the Quỳnh Phương Border Post co-operated to rescue and tow the vessel and all crew members safely to shore.The Lạch Cờn sea inlet is one of six major sea inlets in Nghệ An Province. Under Decision No 1053/QĐ-BNNMT issued in March 2026 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Lạch Cờn channel is one of five designated storm-shelter anchorages for eligible fishing vessels in 2026. The anchorage has a water depth ranging from 1.2 to 5 metres, a channel length of 1,200 metres, a capacity of 500 fishing vessels, and can accommodate vessels up to 31 metres in length. It is classified as a provincial-level anchorage within Nghệ An Province.Specialised authorities have assessed that the sea inlets of Lạch Cờn, Lạch Vạn and Lạch Thơi in Nghệ An Province have particularly complex channels due to sand silting. When tides rise in combination with strong offshore winds, conditions become hazardous and fishing vessels face a heightened risk of running aground. Therefore, local authorities and relevant agencies have advised fishermen to navigate along the correct channels, follow marker buoys and maintain a proper watch whenever entering sea inlets. — VNS

Two fishing vessels ran aground within days of each other at the treacherous Lạch Cờn sea inlet in Nghệ An Province, prompting swift rescues by the Quỳnh Phương Border Post.

Border post rescues grounded fishing vessel at Nghệ An inlet

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/15/503210_49.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Nguyễn Thị Lan, director of the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, speaks at the conference on Thursday. — VNS Photo Trần Như</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Trần NhưHÀ NỘI — Officials and academics have called for deeper collaboration among the Government, universities and enterprises to drive technological innovation and workforce development in agriculture, warning that years of research investment have yielded too few commercial results.The appeal came at a conference organised by the Vietnam National University of Agriculture on Thursday, which focuses on advancing the tripartite partnership model under Politburo Resolution 71.Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyễn Quốc Trị told attendees that science, technology and skilled labour will be decisive factors in the sector's competitiveness as Việt Nam navigates the twin demands of a green and digital economy.He urged universities to pivot toward entrepreneurial, innovation-driven models, emphasising hands-on training and technological adaptability while calling on enterprises to treat academic institutions as strategic partners rather than simply a pipeline for graduates."Enterprises must actively commission research, participate in curriculum design, accept interns and invest in research and development," Trí said.The ministry has identified biotechnology, seed technology, digital agriculture, artificial intelligence, big data and environmental technology as priority areas.Trí encouraged all parties to build joint research programmes, shared laboratories, innovation centres and technology demonstration sites tied to the actual needs of local communities and businesses.Those priorities, he said, align with Resolution 85, which sets a broader national goal of building a modern, high-productivity agricultural sector capable of sustaining export growth, elevating farmers' economic standing and developing resilient rural communities in the face of climate change.Nguyễn Văn Long, director of the Science and Technology Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, said the sector has been assigned a growth target of 3.6 to 4 per cent and that innovation must be the engine to reach it.He noted that while the ministry carried out more than 1,200 ministerial-level research projects between 2021 and 2025, only a small fraction of the resulting products were successfully commercialised – a gap he described as one of the sector's most pressing bottlenecks.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="http://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/15/503211_48.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The conference on Thursday. — VNS Photo Trần Như</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Ngô Trí Long, a former director of the Market and Price Research Institute under the Ministry of Finance and a prominent economics expert, said the most significant conceptual shift embedded in the resolutions is the move from an 'agricultural production' mindset to an 'agricultural economy' mindset."This means the sector must move beyond maximising output and instead create greater value through branding, deep processing, integrated supply chains and meeting international standards," he said.He identified several long-standing structural obstacles, including fragmented landholdings, loose coordination among farmers, cooperatives and enterprises and underdeveloped logistics and food processing infrastructure.He also flagged weak implementation capacity at the local level, arguing that the priority now is not more policymaking but more effective execution with clear assignments, clear accountability and results-based oversight mechanisms.Environmental pressures added further urgency to the discussion.Experts said modern agricultural development can no longer pursue output growth at any cost and must be tightly linked to environmental protection, including land and water resource management, the restoration of mangrove and protective forests and reduction of rural pollution.Nguyễn Thị Lan, director of the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, said the challenges of green transition, circular agriculture, emissions reduction, digitalisation and greater value-added production in an era of deeper global integration cannot be solved by any single actor working alone."The Government cannot only issue policy. Universities cannot only teach in classrooms. Businesses cannot only hire at the end of the training pipeline," Lan said, calling for a fundamentally deeper model of joint action across all stages of training, research, innovation and workforce development.The university has piloted several partnership programmes in recent years, including company-commissioned training, joint curriculum development and student internships at farms, raw material zones and cooperatives.But Lan and other conference speakers said the next phase requires businesses to engage far upstream, from identifying labour needs and shaping research agendas to co-developing technology and bringing it to market.One speaker proposed a 'co-design, co-develop, co-train' model and called for targeted support mechanisms in fields facing critical labour shortages, including animal husbandry, veterinary science, fisheries and maritime economics. — VNS

Việt Nam’s agriculture sector must move beyond maximising output and focus on value creation, technology and sustainability, experts said at a conference on Thursday.

Officials and academics push ‘three-party linkage’ to modernise agriculture

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/15/503213_50.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Narcotics and precursor chemicals seized following the joint operation. — Photo baothanhhoa.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>THANH HÓA —&nbsp;Police in Việt Nam's Thanh Hóa&nbsp;Province and their counterparts in Laos'&nbsp;Huaphanh Province have cracked two transnational drug trafficking cases, arresting four suspects and seizing 23.4kg&nbsp;of narcotics and precursor chemicals, authorities announced on Thursday.The joint operation netted more than 26,000 synthetic drug tablets, 2.5 bars of heroin, 3.1kg&nbsp;of liquid methamphetamine, 4.5kg of kratom leaves containing methamphetamine&nbsp;and 12kg&nbsp;of heroin precursor chemicals. Officers also confiscated a firearm.Suspects told investigators they had used passenger buses and delivery couriers to move drugs from the Golden Triangle region and the Laotian capital, Vientiane, to Huaphanh Province before smuggling them across the border into Việt Nam.Since September 2025, the two provincial police forces have jointly uncovered two cross-border trafficking networks&nbsp;and made arrests in 14 cases involving 19 suspects connected to the transport and sale of illegal drugs from Laos into Thanh Hóa.Senior Lt. Gen. Nguyễn Văn Long, Deputy Minister of Public Security, has sent a commendation letter to Thanh Hóa's&nbsp;provincial police, praising officers for their professionalism&nbsp;and courage in international counternarcotics cooperation. — VNS

Investigators said traffickers used passenger buses and courier services to move drugs from Laos into Việt Nam before distributing them domestically.

Việt Nam, Laos police bust cross-border drug rings, seize 23kg of narcotics

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/14/502597_Screen%20Shot%202026-05-12%20at%2012.37.02.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The elderly people will be a resource for development if they are well cared for and offered opportunities. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — As Việt Nam’s population ages at one of the fastest rates in Asia, experts and policymakers are increasingly viewing the trend not only as a social challenge but also as an opportunity to develop a growing silver economy centred on health care, quality of life and the continued contribution of older people to society.Pressure of an ageing populationAccording to statistics, Hà Nội has more than 1.4 million elderly people, accounting for 16.3 per cent of the city’s total population.By 2025, the average life expectancy of residents had reached 76.6 years. The city’s population is ageing rapidly, coupled with low and declining birth rates that are causing the ageing index to rise even faster.Experts believe that population ageing is having a broad impact on sectors ranging from social welfare to the labour market, health care and social services.Therefore, it is necessary to accurately identify and assess the challenges and develop appropriate solutions to ensure sustainable socio-economic development, maintain social security and improve people’s quality of life.Associate Professor Dr Bùi Thị An, chairwoman of the Hà Nội Women Intellectuals Association and director of the Institute of Resources, Environment and Community Development, told hanoimoi.vn that Việt Nam is entering a demographic transition period at one of the fastest rates in Asia.Since 2011, Việt Nam has officially entered the period of population ageing and is expected to become an aged population nation by 2026, An said.“Notably, Việt Nam is experiencing a situation of ‘getting old before getting rich’. The ageing rate is increasing but social security, economic accumulation, and support systems are insufficient to meet new needs,” said An. “In Hà Nội alone, the rate of population ageing is faster than the national average.”However, instead of viewing the elderly as a burden on society, many countries have been tapping into opportunities offered by the silver economy, a potential market built around the needs and capabilities of older people, she said.Việt Nam, in general, and Hà Nội in particular, has the opportunity to transform the challenge of an ageing population into a key driver of economic growth if appropriate strategies are developed and the potential is properly utilised.The expert said the silver economy is an economic ecosystem designed to serve and harness the potential of older people, helping them become not only consumers but also a productive force.The main pillars of the silver economy include health care, long-term care and elderly services; technologies supporting older people, such as health and wellness technology and smart homes; finance and retirement insurance; tourism, culture and entertainment for the elderly; employment and the development of a knowledge-based economy for older people.“Among these pillars, creating jobs and providing a knowledge-based economy is the most important,” said An.“The elderly are still capable of participating in knowledge-based economic activities such as consulting, teaching, or part-time work, thereby contributing not only to economic development but also maintaining their autonomy and self-worth.”Developing the silver economyAn innovative aspect of the silver economy model is the shift from a passive welfare mindset to a resource exploitation mindset, viewing the elderly not only as people needing care but also as a valuable resource contributing to socio-economic development.According to An, for Hà Nội to become a national centre for the silver economy, the city needs to implement solutions such as developing a network of elderly care facilities, building age-friendly cities and integrating silver economy elements into urban planning and development.Agreeing with this view, Deputy Director of the Hà Nội Department of Health Đinh Hồng Phong said that in the context of population ageing, the silver economy has become an irreversible trend aimed at meeting the needs of the elderly while contributing to economic growth.In particular, following the Party Central Committee's directive in Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care and improvement of people’s health, the city is focusing on piloting a daytime health care model for the elderly in communes and wards, which is expected to become operational in 2026, Phong said.Accordingly, the model will provide comprehensive daytime health care services for the elderly, including health monitoring and management, primary health care, rehabilitation and physical therapy, nutritional care, psychological and social counselling and support, cultural and recreational activities to improve mental well-being, the application of information technology, electronic health records and remote monitoring support.Hà Nội is prioritising the development of a diverse network of elderly care services based on community and home care, combined with a system of professional care facilities.At the same time, the city is promoting socialisation by creating mechanisms to encourage private-sector participation in developing the silver economy, especially in the fields of healthcare, rehabilitation and support services for the elderly, he said.Population ageing is a challenge, but also an opportunity for new development.When older people are well cared for and continue contributing to society, they become a resource for sustainable growth.Therefore, developing the silver economy has been identified as one of the city’s long-term directions to proactively adapt to the ageing population process, Phong said. — VNS &nbsp;

According to statistics, Hà Nội has more than 1.4 million elderly people, accounting for 16.3 per cent of the total population of the city.

HÀ Nội focuses on improving the elderly’s life quality and promotes silver economy

HÀ NỘI — Minister of Science and Technology Vũ Hải Quân has signed a decision approving the Việt Nam Research Excellence Fellowship (VREF) for the 2026–2030 period.VREF is designed to deliver on the Party’s guidelines, notably the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, which targets breakthroughs in sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation, as well as Resolution 71-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2025 on education and training development.Building a new generation of leading scientistsUnder the decision, PhD students are identified as a core research force directly contributing to breakthroughs in sci-tech and innovation. Investing in top-tier doctoral candidates is more than workforce development, but a high-stakes strategic bet to forge a cohort of world-class scientists and technologists who can power Việt Nam's long-term economic ambitions.The programme marks a sharp pivot from broad training support to targeted investment in research excellence. It concentrates resources on priority areas, especially strategic technologies, while ensuring balanced coverage across scientific disciplines.Selection will be transparent and fiercely competitive, with funding linked tightly to measurable deliverables. The scheme also encourages co-funding from enterprises and research organisations, deepens state-academia-industry ties, and broadens global collaboration.It will back outstanding PhD students pursuing high-impact studies, with strong preference for projects that master core technologies or spawn strategic tech products. The explicit goal is cultivating a generation of young scientists equipped with exceptional talent and true independent research capacity, thus boosting Vietnam’s technological self-reliance and national competitiveness.Roughly 100 top post-graduates are expected to be selected and funded each year. Priority slots go to those working directly on core technologies and strategic products, with the remainder for breakthrough studies in other fields.Output targets are rigorous: at least 60 per cent of results published in reputable international journals, at least 20 per cent involving intellectual property registration, and at least 15 per cent transferred, commercialised or applied in production and business.Funding of up to VNĐ1 billion per yearEligible candidates are those meeting strict criteria, including proposing projects either to master or to innovate core technologies tied to strategic products, or to conduct novel, high-potential research in other scientific domains. The host universities, research institutes and science-technology organisations must demonstrate sufficient personnel, facilities and management capacity.Both domestic and foreign scientists can act as supervisors or co-supervisors. Enterprises and other entities are actively encouraged to co-finance projects, collaborate on research, and drive application and commercialisation within legal bounds.Funding will draw primarily from the state budget via annual sci-tech and innovation allocations, supplemented by resources pooled from domestic and foreign enterprises and organisations.Each fellow can receive up to VNĐ1 billion (US$38,000) per year for a maximum of three years. In exceptional cases, projects may be extended by up to two years without additional state funding.Funds can be spent on direct research needs, including remuneration, materials and equipment, data and infrastructure, testing and processing services, scientific publications, conference participation, product development and technology validation, intellectual property registration and commercialisation, technology transfer, and international academic exchange, among other eligible expenses.Disbursement is strictly performance-based, tied to annual milestones. The National Foundation for Science and Technology Development will oversee the programme. — VNA/VNS

The programme marks a sharp pivot from broad training support to targeted investment in research excellence. It concentrates resources on priority areas, especially strategic technologies, while ensuring &nbsp;balanced coverage across scientific disciplines.

Việt Nam Research Excellence Fellowship for 2026–30 approved April 14, 2026 - 10:20

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/14/497116_5454270630816882_SS.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Samsung Innovation Campus High-Tech Talent Development Centre. —Photo courtesy of the firm</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>BẮC NINH — Samsung Vietnam on Tuesday launched the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2026 Technology Talent Training Programme in the northern province of Bắc Ninh, marking a new step in efforts to develop a high-quality workforce for Việt Nam’s key technology sectors.Implemented in collaboration with the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and Letuin High Tech Vietnam, the programme will, for the first time, introduce semiconductor training alongside existing courses in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data.The initiative is expected to train around 2,200 students in 2026 through partnerships with nearly 20 universities and colleges nationwide, reflecting a growing cooperation model between government, businesses and academia.In the context of rising global demand for semiconductors and Việt Nam’s goal of training 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030, the SIC 2026 programme will offer courses at three levels – introductory, basic and advanced. Training will also place greater emphasis on hands-on practice to better align with industry requirements and improve job readiness.A Training of Trainers (ToT) model will be applied in the semiconductor field to ensure teaching quality and scalability as the programme expands.Speaking at the event, Na Ki Hong said investment in education and technology is crucial for long-term competitiveness.“Samsung clearly recognises that investing in education and science and technology is not only an investment for the present but also for future competitiveness and sustainable development,” he said, adding that the company would continue to strengthen cooperation with training institutions such as NIC and Letuin.As part of the expansion, Samsung also inaugurated a Samsung Innovation Campus High-Tech Talent Development Centre at the Việt Nam–Korea College of Technology. The centre is equipped with modern facilities, including STEM labs, XR/VR rooms and a semiconductor simulation lab, to support hands-on learning and research.Local authorities welcomed the initiative, noting that investment in high-tech human resources is key to long-term socio-economic development and innovation capacity.First launched globally in 2019, SIC is one of Samsung’s flagship corporate social responsibility programmes and has been implemented in 36 countries. In Việt Nam, the programme has contributed to promoting STEM education and nurturing future technology talent through various initiatives, including competitions, training programmes and scholarships. — VNS

Implemented in collaboration with the National Innovation Centre&nbsp;(NIC) and Letuin High Tech Vietnam, the programme will, for the first time, introduce semiconductor training alongside existing courses in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data.

Samsung rolls out SIC 2026 programme to train 2,200 tech students

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/16/497510_IMG_2204.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A resident in HCM City uses the VNeID app for administrative procedures. The city is accelerating digital literacy efforts to ensure all citizens can participate in the digital space. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Diệp</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — HCM City has made history as the first locality in Việt Nam to officially promulgate a comprehensive digital data development strategy for the 2026–30 period, with a vision extending to 2035.The announcement was made during a quarterly review meeting earlier this week, chaired by Trần Lưu Quang, secretary of the municipal Party Committee.The meeting focused on the progress of Politburo Resolution No. 57 and key government digital projects Nos. 204 and 06.To fuel this digital evolution, the city has allocated VNĐ12.7 trillion (US$500 million) for 2026, representing 4.2 per cent of total budget expenditure.Of this amount, more than VNĐ9.5 trillion ($374 million) is dedicated to recurrent spending, while more than VNĐ3.1 trillion ($122 million) is earmarked for investment.Nguyễn Mạnh Cường, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the city has already completed 16 out of 44 tasks assigned by the central government and 11 of its own 14 planned tasks for the first quarter.The city's digital economy is currently on a high-growth trajectory, with a target to contribute at least 30 per cent of the city's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) by the end of 2026.The city currently hosts 35 business incubators and innovation centres.Its startup ecosystem ranks among the top five in Southeast Asia.It is also positioned within the top 110 startup ecosystems globally.The ecosystem's total value is estimated between $7 billion and $7.5 billion.The city is home to nearly 30,000 information and communication technology (ICT) companies.These ICT firms account for 40 per cent of the national total.The city has piloted the commercialization of 54 technology products.These pilot projects have successfully attracted nearly VNĐ500 billion ($19.7 million) in investment.HCM City is also implementing aggressive talent attraction policies. New recruitment processes offer competitive monthly incomes ranging from VNĐ30 million to VNĐ100 million ($1,200–$4,000) for high-level experts, alongside increased autonomy for research organizations.Strategic initiatives are also underway to develop 12 inter-regional digital technology zones covering 1,000 hectares across the city.The city is also collaborating with global giants like AMD to bolster the semiconductor and AI industries.Efforts to streamline administration have seen the dossier digitisation rate reach nearly 88 per cent.Furthermore, the city has issued more than 12.7 million chip-based ID cards and 8.6 million electronic identification (eID) accounts.Under the "Digital Literacy for All" movement, it aims for 95 per cent coverage of the VNeID application to ensure that the transition to a digital society is inclusive for all residents. — VNS

HCM&nbsp;City has made history as the first locality in Việt Nam to officially promulgate a comprehensive digital data development strategy for the 2026-30 period, with a vision extending to 2035.

HCM City becomes first locality to issue comprehensive digital data strategy

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/30/493463_camau.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The coastal economic corridor of Cà Mau Province is gradually taking shape, linking exploitation – processing – export – logistics to create a synchronised value chain. — VNA/VNS Photo Huỳnh Anh</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — More than a year after its rollout, the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation has emerged as a strategic declaration charting a new development pathway for Việt Nam.With synchronised direction and unified implementation, ministries, sectors and localities are translating the Resolution into concrete institutions, mobilised resources and measurable outcomes.Tailored groundbreaking mechanismsAs science, technology and innovation become key drivers of economic growth, building effective linkages between technology supply and enterprise demand has become imperative. Many localities have introduced context-specific mechanisms to accelerate technology transfer and application in production and business.HCM City’s Technology Exchange in a new phase has been redesigned to bring technologies closer to production. The platform has shifted from information provision to transaction facilitation, from broad connections to targeted matching, and from general support to full-cycle support. Each enterprise’s technology demand is tracked, advised and supported until tangible results are achieved.This transformation marks a significant step in strengthening intermediary infrastructure for the city’s science and technology market, promoting commercialisation of research outcomes and fostering an innovation ecosystem.Aiming to turn HCM City into a hub for science, technology and innovation in Southeast Asia, the municipal People’s Committee has approved a scheme to develop internationally accredited Centres of Excellence (CoE). The Institute of Nano Materials and Molecular Structure (INOMAR) under Việt Nam National University – HCM City was the first to join the scheme in June 2025, with funding of VNĐ85 billion (US$3.2 million). It has since merged with the Institute of Nanotechnology to form the Advanced Materials Technology Institute, operating under a university–research linkage model to support advanced research in new materials and nanotechnology.Last October, the Research and Development Centre at the Sài Gòn Hi-Tech Park was also approved to join the scheme, receiving nearly VNĐ96 billion to develop into a CoE in green transition and digital transformation. The centre focuses on highly applicable research serving enterprises and the market, including semiconductors, biotechnology, materials science and precision engineering–automation.Meanwhile, Cà Mau province is promoting its strengths in the marine economy, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism by fostering a robust startup ecosystem. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyễn Minh Luân pledged to improve a transparent, enabling policy environment, reduce administrative barriers and encourage innovation with controlled risks.The province is investing in a comprehensive startup support system, with its Innovation and Startup Centre acting as a hub to connect entrepreneurs with experts and investors, supporting projects from ideation to incubation, acceleration and commercialisation.Promoting facilitating administrationAn Giang province is advancing digital governance by encouraging public officials to propose initiatives, improve procedures and enhance service delivery. Its “One agency, one initiative” campaign for this year requires each department and local authorities to register at least one initiative with clear objectives, measurable outputs and compliance with legal regulations. Each solution must include at least two measurable indicators and before-and-after data to ensure substantive impact.Similarly, Cần Thơ City has launched a comprehensive plan for implementing breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation this year. The plan emphasises full digital transformation across three pillars – digital administration, digital economy and digital society with citizens and businesses at the centre. The city aims for 100 per cent of business-related administrative procedures to be fully conducted online, over 80 per cent of administrative transactions to be contactless, and complete digitisation of administrative records.Cần Thơ targets digital economy to account for at least 14.5 per cent of its GRDP, while promoting e-commerce, e-contracts and cashless payments to reach 80 per cent. In the field of digital society, it aims for 95 per cent of adults to have bank accounts and electronic health records, and for all general education schools to adopt digital management platforms and electronic transcripts.Chairing the Government’s second meeting this year on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed the need to identify the right tasks, assign the right people, ensure regular supervision, measure accurately, promptly address bottlenecks, and deliver tangible, effective results. With the Government's strong direction and coordinated implementation, these sectors are set to remain key breakthroughs, forming a pillar for Việt Nam’s advancement in the digital era. — VNA/VNS

With synchronised direction and unified implementation, ministries, sectors and localities are translating the Resolution into concrete institutions, mobilised resources and measurable outcomes.

Breakthroughs in Resolution 57 implementation need to be measured by results

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/1/493028_tnconc.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Farmland at the foot of Bà Đen Mountain is planned for cassava, rubber and fruit trees, creating concentrated farming zones and improving land-use efficiency in Tây Ninh Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Phú</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>TÂY NINH — Farmers in the southern province of Tây Ninh are improving incomes by applying technology, joining value chains and developing co-operative models.In Lộc Ninh Commune’s B4 Hamlet, Phạm Văn Toại’s softshell turtle farm reflects a shift in production thinking as he adopts new techniques.“Farming today does not rely only on labour, it requires technical skills and information,” Toại, 60, said.By applying proper processes, from water treatment to nutrition, his turtles grow well, face fewer diseases and generate stable income, he said.Besides adopting advanced techniques, farmers have linked with companies and co-operatives to develop value chains.The HCM City-based Chanh Viet Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company has linked with thousands of farmers in the province to develop a seedless lemon growing area of nearly 7,000ha, meeting export standards for demanding markets.Nguyễn Văn Hiển, the company’s chairman, said: “We aim to fully exploit product value while supporting farmers with both techniques and product purchasing.”The company has invested in production and deep processing to improve value, he said.Farmers who link with companies have achieved higher efficiency.Võ Thị Thu Thảo, who has grown sugarcane in Thạnh Bình Commune for more than 21 years, has linked with a company, a move that improved efficiency thanks to its support in supplying materials, transferring techniques and promoting mechanisation.Mechanisation, especially drones for spraying, has reduced labour costs, saved time and improved pest control while ensuring safety, she said.Her family cultivates 13ha of sugarcane, with average yields of more than 80 tonnes per hectare, she said.However, she added that to keep sugarcane a sustainable income source, enterprises should continue supporting farmers in developing new varieties and expanding mechanisation as labour becomes scarce and costs rise.Along with companies, co-operatives play an important role in reorganising production and improving value.The Thạnh Hòa Agricultural Service Co-operative in Thạnh Lợi Commune has more than 30ha of lemons from 15 members. Its lemons are grown to Vietnamese and global good agricultural practices (VietGAP and GlobalGAP) standards and are purchased at stable prices.Đặng Văn Phải, its director, said these linkages and standards have brought clear changes to local lemon farming.Previously, farmers worked on a small scale with unstable markets and prices, he said, adding that after joining the co-operative, production is managed more consistently, output is stable and livelihoods have improved.The co-operative’s lemons have been exported to the Netherlands and several Asian countries.“When products meet standards, selling prices are higher and profits increase,” Phải said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/1/493027_tnmach.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Machinery and mechanised equipment are being introduced across Tây Ninh Province, modernising the agricultural sector. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Phú</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Participating in co-operatives and farmers’ groups has helped farmers raise incomes and develop clean, sustainable farming.In An Lục Long Commune, the Cầu Đôi Farmers’ Club is helping bring scientific advances to farmers.Trương Minh Trung, director of the Long Hội Co-operative and head of the club, said the model allows farmers to share experiences and update market information.Established in 2019 with 22 members, the club now has nearly 100 participants.It holds monthly meetings with scientists, businesses and agricultural extension officers to provide technical guidance and connect product consumption.About half of its members also belong to the Long Hội Co-operative, which grows dragon fruit and other crops.Joining the club helps improve cultivation skills and build a clean, sustainable dragon fruit value chain with stable output, according to Trung.As a result, livelihoods have improved, with more stable jobs and income, he said.Trương Tấn Đạt, deputy director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment, said the province plans to allocate more than VNĐ100 billion (US$3.8 million) to implement 89 projects linking agricultural production and consumption in 2026–30.These will focus on key products such as shrimp, dragon fruit, durian, high-quality rice, honeydew melons and bamboo shoots, along with high-tech models tied to value chains.The province is also promoting mechanisation, especially drones, to cut costs and improve efficiency, he said.Training, technology transfer, brand building and certification of safe production standards will be prioritised to help farmers expand markets.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/1/493029_tnirrigation.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Irrigation canals in Tây Ninh Province bring water directly to the fields, enabling farmers to plan production and boost crop yields and efficiency. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Phú</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Lê Văn Hẳn, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said agriculture remains a key pillar of the local economy.The province is restructuring the sector based on regional advantages and developing large-scale specialised farming areas linked with VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards.The use of new varieties, mechanisation and low-emission farming models is helping raise productivity, reduce costs and improve competitiveness.Livestock farming is moving towards industrial and high-tech models, while aquaculture remains stable with improved efficiency.“With comprehensive solutions, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector is expected to grow by 3–3.5 per cent in 2026, contributing to food security, improving livelihoods and supplying raw materials for processing and export,” Hẳn said. — VNS

Farmers in the southern province of Tây Ninh are improving incomes by applying technology, joining value chains and developing co-operative models.

Tây Ninh farmers boost incomes through technology, linkages

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/5/494632_vna_potal_chu_tich_quoc_hoi_du_le_huong_ung_ngay_phap_luat_viet_nam_nam_2025_8393646.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Officials at the launch of the National Law Portal in November 2025.— VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Nguyễn HằngHÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Justice is rolling out a broad package of measures to advance the comprehensive digital transformation, as the shift to digital becomes an inevitable trend and a key driver of socio-economic development, improved national governance and better services for citizens and businesses.The move is aimed at the robust implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57.Deputy Director of the ministry’s Information Technology Department Phạm Đức Dụ said the ministry has recognised the strategic importance of digital transformation and, in line with Party and State policy, has established a steering committee for the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.The committee is chaired by the Party Committee Secretary and Minister of Justice Nguyễn Hải Ninh.A set of operating regulations has also been issued to ensure disciplined and consistent implementation.The steering committee meets weekly to push forward digital transformation across the justice sector and to promptly implement key directives and conclusions from central and Government-level steering bodies.On the institutional front, the ministry has promulgated a series of key documents providing the foundation and direction for IT application and digital transformation in the justice sector for the next five years.These include the ministry’s Digital Transformation Strategy through 2030, a data strategy to implement tasks assigned under Government Resolution 214/NQ-CP, the Government’s action plan on data creation for comprehensive digital transformation and version 4.0 of the ministry’s Digital Architecture Framework.Infrastructure supporting digital transformation has been centrally and uniformly deployed at the ministry’s Data Centre, gradually meeting nationwide requirements for IT applications.The ministry is also migrating systems to cloud infrastructure to enable scalable expansion and flexible adoption of new technologies.Information system security is being implemented under a four-layer model in line with the Prime Minister's Directive 14/CT-TTg on strengthening cybersecurity to improve Việt Nam’s global rankings.Early resultsThe ministry has completed the national electronic civil status database, which now stores more than 145 million records.These include over 84 million birth registrations, 25 million marriage registrations, 15 million death registrations, 19 million records of marital status certificates and two million other records.Its data has also been integrated with national, sectoral and local databases, such as the National Population Database, the insurance database, the National Integrated Database at the National Data Centre and provincial administrative procedure information systems.“These links have significantly facilitated administrative procedures, allowing citizens to avoid submitting paper documents for information already available in the system,” Dụ said.The electronic civil status database is also the first database to publish its data in line with Government Resolution 66.7/2025/NQ-CP.“This is a core platform enabling the ministry to successfully cut paperwork and simplify administrative procedures for millions of citizens,” Dụ said.Another highlight is the National Law Portal at <a href="https://ai.phapluat.gov.vn/">https://ai.phapluat.gov.vn/</a>.More than just a technological platform, it serves as a bridge connecting citizens and businesses with the legal system in a convenient, transparent and accessible manner, thus strengthening public trust and enhancing law enforcement capacity.Developed through a public–private partnership, the portal integrates existing legal information systems and databases with legal services provided by law firms.It offers practical, user-friendly features, including legal document systematisation and search, public consultation on draft legislation, reception and processing of feedback and recommendations, and AI-powered legal assistance.Part of the implementation of a Government-approved project on applying digital technology to handle feedback on legal documents, it also connects users with legal advisory services, provides legal aid for disadvantaged groups and supports businesses.The platform serves as an effective communication channel between the Government, ministries, local authorities, citizens and businesses in both lawmaking and enforcement, enabling users to submit feedback without complex procedures.“These efforts are not only about modernising the justice sector, but also contributing to national digital transformation goals and laying the groundwork for scientific and technological development and innovation,” Dụ added.Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyễn Thanh Tịnh said Resolution 57 identifies science and technology as the foundation, innovation as the objective, and digital transformation as a breakthrough solution to drive Việt Nam’s development in the next few years.“This is a highly appropriate policy,” Tịnh said.The justice ministry is committed to making practical and effective contributions to building and refining the institutional framework for implementing Resolution 57, he added.A centralised administrative procedure system for the justice sector has already been completed, with administrative reform seen as a key breakthrough centred on serving citizens and businesses.Under central and Government assessments, the ministry consistently ranks among the top performers in digital transformation and implementation of Resolution 57, Tịnh said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/5/494635_vna_potal_thi_hanh_an_dan_su_tp_ho_chi_minh_day_manh_chuyen_doi_so_theo_nghi_quyet_57_8545482.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Officials at the Intelligent Operation Centre of the HCM City's Civil Enforcement Agency. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Challenges aheadDespite these achievements, Dụ acknowledged several challenges.The ministry’s IT infrastructure remains uneven, with some systems built on outdated technologies. Servers, transmission capacity and equipment have yet to meet the demands of big data processing.Meanwhile, cybersecurity risks and data breaches are increasing, while early warning and monitoring systems remain incomplete.Digital capabilities are also uneven, with some officials lacking proficiency in digital skills. There is also a shortage of professionals with combined expertise in law and technology.The simultaneous rollout of multiple IT systems, databases and digital platforms is placing growing demands on data quality, information security and system stability.However, the IT workforce remains thin, often handling multiple responsibilities from development and management to maintenance and user support, creating significant pressure and affecting implementation progress.Training programmes have yet to keep pace, remaining largely basic and lacking depth in areas like data governance, artificial intelligence and big data.Clear mechanisms for data access and sharing across ministries and localities are still lacking, as are comprehensive standards for legal data structures.No unified KPI system or quantitative criteria have been established to measure digital transformation performance.In addition, both citizens and some public servants remain accustomed to traditional methods and are not fully ready to adopt end-to-end online public services.Concerns about data security and reliability persist.The ministry is therefore facing a dual challenge: accelerating digital transformation to meet new policy requirements while addressing constraints in infrastructure, personnel and institutional frameworks.“This is a challenging phase, but also an opportunity for the justice sector to assert its pioneering role in legal data governance and administrative reform,” Dụ said.Policy recommendationsDụ noted that successful digital transformation in the justice sector requires strategic, long-term solutions covering institutions, worker training, finance and international cooperation, not just technology.These include advising authorities to amend and supplement existing policies, establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms with clear KPIs and modernising IT infrastructure, particularly through cloud services and integrated cybersecurity solutions.The ministry has been advised to relocate its data to the National Data Centre and ensure all IT systems meet security classification requirements before deployment.It should complete the development and operation of national and sectoral databases by the end of the year, pilot AI platforms to support officials and integrate AI tools for drafting and detecting inconsistencies in legal documents.Further measures include strengthening the workforce, providing specialised training in data governance, AI, big data and blockchain, and developing a new cadre of legal-tech experts.The ministry needs to explore the use of AI and big data for legal analytics and forecasting, as well as blockchain for secure data storage and authentication.Enhanced inter-agency coordination is another priority, including linking legal data with population, asset, business and judicial datasets.Finally, the ministry should draw on international experience in legal data governance and emerging technologies to foster innovation and create an environment for testing and deploying advanced legal solutions. — VNS

Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyễn Thanh Tịnh said under central and Government assessments, the ministry consistently ranks among the top performers in digital transformation and implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57.

Justice ministry accelerates sweeping digital transformation drive

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/3/494679_month.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Press conference introducing the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene in 2006, which will take place in May. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Workplace safety in Việt Nam is set to move from manual oversight to modern, digital management and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), Vũ Trọng Bình, director of the Employment Department at the Ministry of Home Affairs, said.Management and performance of occupational safety must change comprehensively from central to grass‑roots levels and from State agencies to enterprises, in line with the spirit of the Party Congress, Bình told a press conference introducing the Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2006 and reporting on occupation-related accidents in 2025 in Hà Nội on Friday.The Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2006 will take place from May 1 to 31 under the theme Innovating management and improving the effectiveness of occupational safety and health in the digital age.The highlight of this year’s Action Month is the strong message of transformation towards digital governance and the application of AI, along with positive signs as material losses from workplace accidents fell by more than VNĐ28 trillion ($1 billion) last year, Bình said.“The Employment Department has submitted a plan to amend the Law on Occupational Safety and Health in 2026, and simultaneously submitted to the Government a Decree on occupational safety management with the spirit of comprehensive innovation, strong decentralisation, promotion of digitalisation and AI application,” Bình said.“Safety is a legitimate right of workers and businesses have a responsibility to seriously implement it. This is also one of the important goals of the Party and the State.”The launching ceremony is expected to take place officially on April 24 in Quảng Ninh Province, in conjunction with the launch of Workers’ Month.The event also serves as a practical activity marking the 140th anniversary of International Labour Day (May 1) and World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28).Throughout the Action Month, practical activities will be implemented across central and local levels, including enforcing Directive 31-CT/TW of the Party Central Committee; organising dialogues of national and provincial councils on occupational safety and health; and visiting victims and relatives affected by occupational accidents and diseases.Functional agencies will also strengthen inspections and guide self-inspections at enterprises and production facilities, combined with conferences, seminars and in-depth training to raise awareness of occupational safety in the digital age.According to the ministry’s report, more than 7,000 occupation-related accidents occurred last year, down 15.4 per cent compared with 2024.Notably, both the number of fatal workplace accidents and fatalities fell sharply, especially in areas with established labour relations.The country recorded 621 fatal workplace accidents, a decrease of 9.33 per cent, resulting in 658 deaths, down 9.49 per cent.Material losses from workplace accidents fell significantly, from over VNĐ42.5 trillion ($1.5 billion) in 2024 to just VNĐ14 trillion ($530 million) in 2025. — VNS

The Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene in 2006 will take place from May 1 to 31 with the theme Innovating management and improving the effectiveness of occupational safety and health in the digital age.

Enhancing digitalisation in workplace safety management

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/3/494614_metro%20line.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>HCM City’s Metro Line No. 1, connecting Bến Thành Market and Suối Tiên Theme Park, has been in operation since late 2024. The Bến Thành-Thủ Thiêm metro line is set to break ground on April 30. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — HCM City will break ground this month on two major infrastructure projects worth more than VNĐ97 trillion (US$3.7&nbsp;billion)&nbsp;in bid to&nbsp;improve connectivity to Long Thành International Airport and support investment in southern Việt Nam.The projects,&nbsp;a metro line linking the city centre to the Thủ Thiêm urban area and an expressway connecting Long Thành to coastal tourism hubs,&nbsp;are scheduled to begin construction around the National Reunification (April 30) public holiday.The 6km Bến Thành-Thủ Thiêm metro line will be developed under a public-private partnership model and is expected to link the central business district with Thủ Thiêm, a planned financial centre across the Sài Gòn River.The 42km Hồ Tràm-Long Thành expressway will provide a direct route between the future airport and key tourism and industrial zones, improving access to ports and satellite cities in the region.Integrated transport networkThe projects are part of the city's&nbsp;push to build an integrated transport network, with urban rail at its core. Under a recently approved plan, the city aims to complete six metro and urban railway lines with a combined length of 187km by 2030.The plan follows a National Assembly resolution that allows for faster approval processes and greater decentralisation in urban rail development.The city’s first metro line, the 19.7-km Bến Thành-Suối Tiên route, began operations in late 2024 and carries more than 55,000 passengers a day, according to city data.Construction of Metro Line No. 2, which will run from Bến Thành to Tham Lương, is expected to start soon and will be the first project to use the new policy framework.Additional planned routes include a railway linking Thủ Thiêm with Long Thành airport, an extension of the existing metro line to Bình Dương province, Metro Line No. 6 connecting Tân Sơn Nhất airport to Phú Hữu, and a line to Cần Giờ.Urban rail is expected to account for 20-30 per cent&nbsp;of travel demand by 2030, rising to as much as 60 per cent&nbsp;by 2045 as the network expands to about 700 km.Improved transport links, particularly to Long Thành airport, could support real estate development and attract foreign investment, analysts say, especially in industrial and logistics sectors tied to global supply chains.HCM City attracted nearly $2.9 billion in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring continued investor interest despite global economic uncertainty.Authorities plan to mobilise funding through a mix of public investment and private capital, while promoting transit-oriented development to maximise land value along transport corridors.&nbsp;—&nbsp;VNS&nbsp;

HCM City will break ground this month on two major infrastructure projects worth more than VNĐ97 trillion (US$3.7&nbsp;billion)&nbsp;in bid to&nbsp;improve connectivity to Long Thành International Airport and support investment in southern Việt Nam.

HCM City to launch $3.7 billion transport projects to boost Long Thành airport connectivity

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