WHA GROUP SPEARHEADS INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION IN THANH HOA WITH FOUR MAJOR MOU SIGNINGS
THANH HOA, VIETNAM – March 28, 2026 – On the sidelines of the prestigious Thanh Hoa Investment Promotion Conference 2026, WHA Industrial Development PLC. has officially solidified its commitment to the province’s growth by signing four pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for new industrial infrastructure projects.
WHA POSITIONS THANH HOA AS VIETNAM’S NEXT SMART INDUSTRIAL HUB
WHA Industrial Development PLC, a leading Southeast Asian industrial zone developer, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nghi Son Economic Zone Authority at the Thanh Hoa Investment Conference 2026 to explore the development of four industrial zones in Thanh Hoa Province.
WHA WELCOMES INVESTORS TO OPEN HOUSE SITE VISIT IN THANH HOA
THANH HOA, VIETNAM – [29 March 2026] – WHA Industrial Development was pleased to welcome partners, investors, and industry representatives to the Open House Site Visit at WHA Smart Technology Industrial Zone 1 – Thanh Hoa. The event provided a firsthand look at the project during its critical pre-operation development phase.
SWEAT FALLS, STRUCTURES RISE!
At Phuc Vuong Company, we understand that no machine can replace the heart and persistence of a craftsman. Every brick laid and every steel joint tightened carries with it a sense of responsibility and professional pride. Their silent efforts in harsh conditions are the strongest foundation for our company's reputation.We deeply respect and appreciate our "warriors in safety vests" for maintaining the pace and bringing projects to the finish line on schedule.
CORPORATE BONDS WORTH OVER VND122.5 TRILLION DUE IN H1
More than VND122.5 trillion in corporate bond principal and interest payments will fall due in the first half of this year, up 49.2% year-on-year, according to FiinGroup. Payment pressure is expected to rise from March and through the second quarter. Banks account for VND15.1 trillion of the total, up 33.2%, while non-bank issuers account for VND107.5 trillion, up 51.8%.
VIETNAM TO SUPPORT 300,000 SMES IN DIGITAL AND AI ADOPTION
At least 300,000 firms will receive support for advanced technology adoption under a 2026-2030 SME digital transformation project recently approved by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. The project aims to support 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 2030 at all activities, including at least 300,000 firms that will adopt digital solutions, platforms, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
INTEREST RATES SURGE TO 9% PER YEAR
Savings rates are rising again as many banks have hiked rates to 9% per year, though such rates are tied to substantial deposit requirements. For instance, the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has revised up rates up to 4.75% for 1 to 5-month savings, hitting the regulatory ceiling. The bank has also raised its one-year savings rate by one percentage point to 6.6%, while longer-term rates are up to 6.8%, up 1.5-1.6 percentage points.
VIETNAM’S RICE EXPORTS TO SENEGAL SURGE 30-FOLD
More than 160,000 tons of Vietnamese rice were exported to Senegal in 2025 with total revenue of US$52.57 million, a 30-fold increase compared to 2024, according to the latest report by the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria (covering Senegal). As a major West African importer, Senegal consumes an average of one million tons of rice annually, primarily low-cost 100% broken rice, with a per capita consumption of 117kg, among the highest in the region.
