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Hung Yen launched and inaugurated ten industrial parks and clusters to expand production capacity, VietnamPlus reports. Six projects broke ground on September 12.
Bac Ninh is preparing infrastructure, skills and policies for deeper participation in semiconductors, VietnamPlus reports. Existing projects focus on packaging, testing and supporting industries.
Expressways and seaports are creating new links between the Central Highlands and Vietnam's central coast, a VietnamPlus feature reports.
The Construction Ministry has urged localities to accelerate land clearance for the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway, targeting completion in February 2027, VietnamPlus reports.
Vietnamese export rice prices held around $440–$445 a tonne during the week covered by VietnamPlus. Indian and Thai prices rose amid dry-weather concerns.
Sam Altman said OpenAI would not hold an IPO this year, VnExpress reports, citing Fortune. He said the company was under no pressure to list.
Savills forecasts Vietnam's branded-residence supply will increase by 152% by 2032, VietnamPlus reports. This is projected growth, not completed inventory.
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that the inflation shock could last longer than expected, VietnamPlus reports. She cited Middle East conflict and damaged refining capacity.
Chinese import demand could significantly influence oil's rally, VietnamPlus reports, citing CNBC analysis. Experts are watching whether refiners increase operating rates.
