Elmet Group to acquire 4.99% stake in Masan High-Tech Materials and enter multi-year tungsten supply partnership for U.S. market

On September 24 in Hanoi, Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (MSR) announced a strategic partnership with Elmet Group Co. (Elmet), a supplier of tungsten alloys and strategic mineral products to major customers in North America. Under the partnership, Elmet will acquire a 4.99% stake in MSR and enter into long-term tungsten purchase and supply agreements.

Thai Nguyen publishes information on five social housing projects in first round of 2026

On September 17, 2026, Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee issued Decision No. 2954/QD-UBND disclosing information on social housing development projects across the province in the first round of 2026, enabling interested investors to participate.

Expanding export opportunities for Thai Nguyen tea

With more than 22,000 ha of tea, high production volume and a brand protected in multiple markets, Thai Nguyen has significant advantages in taking its tea products further into international markets. However, export volume remains below its potential. In response, Thai Nguyen Province is stepping up trade promotion, seeking partners, standardizing raw-material areas, developing processing and building value chains, gradually raising the value of the tea industry toward the USD 1 billion target for the 2025-2030 period.

Invitation to participate in key trade promotion activities across the province

On September 18, 2026, the Provincial People's Committee issued Official Letter No. 1007/UBND-CNN&XD inviting participation in key trade promotion activities in Thai Nguyen Province.

Implementing new regulations on the management of industrial parks, geology and minerals

On September 16, 2026, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Duong Van Luong signed and issued Official Letter No. 11763/UBND-CNN&XD on coordinating the implementation of state management functions and tasks concerning industrial parks, geology and minerals.

TNG named among Vietnam's Top 50 ESG-leading enterprises in 2026

TNG Investment and Trading Joint Stock Company (HNX: TNG) has recently been named by Forbes Vietnam among Vietnam's Top 50 ESG-leading enterprises in 2026. The recognition acknowledges TNG's efforts to progressively integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its production and business operations. Notably, TNG is the only textile and garment enterprise on the list.

Thai Nguyen and Hanoi strengthen coordination in mineral management

On the afternoon of September 16, Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee and Hanoi People's Committee held a conference on coordination in state management of minerals in areas along the shared administrative boundary between the two localities. Attendees included Nguyen Thi Loan, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairwoman of Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee; Bui Duy Cuong, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee; leaders of departments and sectors of the two localities; and representatives of several businesses in Hanoi.

Connecting Thai Nguyen agricultural products with the Russian market

As part of a working visit to the Russian Federation, on the afternoon of September 15, a Thai Nguyen Province delegation led by Comrade Nguyen Dang Binh, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies, together with members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and leaders of several departments and sectors, visited and worked with Food City - one of the major wholesale, retail and distribution centers for agricultural and food products in the Russian Federation

Prices of goods and services in Thai Nguyen rise 5.61% in first eight months

In the first eight months of 2026, trade and service activities in the province maintained their growth momentum. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue were estimated at VND 77.6 trillion, up 21.1% year-on-year.

Thuong Dinh Industrial Park opens up new opportunities for industrial development in Thai Nguyen

The recently launched Thuong Dinh Industrial Park Infrastructure Construction and Business Investment Project is expected to expand Thai Nguyen's industrial development space, attract technology-intensive and high-value-added projects, strengthen supply-chain linkages, and create jobs. Proactive implementation by the developer, support from departments, sectors, and local authorities, and close provincial oversight are laying the foundation for the project to develop into an integrated, green, and modern industrial park.