Vietnam is set to host one of its most significant technology events yet. From March 12-16, 2025, Hanoi and Da Nang will welcome more than 1,000 experts, executives, and researchers for the International Conference on AI and Semiconductors (AISC 2025). As someone who closely follows the shifts in AI, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial investment, I see this as more than another tech event. AISC 2025 could be a statement—a signal that Vietnam is positioning itself as a serious player in these high-value industries.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to office with a renewed focus on protectionist trade policies, including new potential tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese goods, effective February 4, 2025. These measures, covering $1.6 trillion in trade, mark a major shift in U.S. economic policy with potential global consequences—including for Vietnam.

The Foreign Investment Agency released data on newly registered, adjusted, and capital contributions or share purchases by foreign investors (FDI) after nine months of 2024.

At the Bắc Ninh Provincial Planning Announcement and Investment Promotion Conference, two strategic projects by LOGOS and Sembcorp in Yên Phong II-A Industrial Park officially received their Investment Certificates in the presence of the Prime Minister and Bắc Ninh provincial leaders.

On August 3rd, Taseco Real Estate Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of Taseco Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Construction and Infrastructure Business of Đồng Văn 3 Support Industrial Park," located east of the Cầu Giẽ - Ninh Bình expressway. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Tường Văn, Hà Nam's Deputy Secretary Đinh Thị Lụa, Provincial Chairman Trương Quốc Huy, and 500 distinguished guests.

2024年上半年，越南各省市陆续公布了地区生产总值（GRDP）。许多地方增速令人瞩目，有的省份增长率超过14%。2024年上半年，全国国内生产总值（GDP）增速为6.42%。这一成果体现了各级部门、地方和企业界的巨大努力，确保实现增长目标，稳定宏观经济大盘。

阮富仲总书记已经圆满出色地完成了作为一个共产党人、一个国家领导人的历史使命，鞠躬尽瘁，把越南党、国家和人民引领上一条前途光明的发展道路，也为中越关系擘画了美好的未来。

According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, in the first six months of this year, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached approximately USD 10.84 billion, marking an 8.2% increase compared to the same period last year. This represents the highest FDI inflow in the first half of the year over the past five years.