Science and technology, innovation, digital transformation redefined as drivers for double-digit growth (23/01/2026)
Addressing the ongoing 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung said Vietnam needs science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation to transform itself from a middle-income to a high-income country.
Addressing the ongoing 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung said Vietnam needs science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation to transform itself from a middle-income to a high-income country.
MoIT designated as focal point for three major FTAs (23/01/2026)
The government has detailed specific responsibilities for various ministries across the different chapters of each agreement.
The government has detailed specific responsibilities for various ministries across the different chapters of each agreement.
Vietnam’s wood exports surpass $17 billion (23/01/2026)
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wood products recorded positive results in 2025, exceeding $17.2 billion, despite falling short of the $18 billion target. The US remained the sector’s largest market, accounting for nearly 55 per cent of total export turnover.
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wood products recorded positive results in 2025, exceeding $17.2 billion, despite falling short of the $18 billion target. The US remained the sector’s largest market, accounting for nearly 55 per cent of total export turnover.
Vietnam forecasts rice exports of 7.73 million tonnes in 2026 (23/01/2026)
Vietnam is expected to export around 7.73 million tonnes of rice in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
Vietnam is expected to export around 7.73 million tonnes of rice in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
Foreign investors maintain strong confidence in Vietnam’s market (23/01/2026)
Amid a fragmented global economy and increased uncertainty, Vietnam continued to stand out as a stable and sustainable destination for international investment flows last year, reflecting investors’ strong confidence in the country’s medium- and long-term growth prospects.
Amid a fragmented global economy and increased uncertainty, Vietnam continued to stand out as a stable and sustainable destination for international investment flows last year, reflecting investors’ strong confidence in the country’s medium- and long-term growth prospects.
State Capital Investment Corporation under reform (22/01/2026)
Having established its bona-fides in restructuring and reforming SOEs, the State Capital Investment Corporation now seeks its own reform to become a government investment fund.
Having established its bona-fides in restructuring and reforming SOEs, the State Capital Investment Corporation now seeks its own reform to become a government investment fund.
A working structure of IFC in Ho Chi Minh City (22/01/2026)
Dreams of establishing an International Financial Center in HCMC will largely depend on Vietnam’s ability to create an appropriate institutional framework.
Dreams of establishing an International Financial Center in HCMC will largely depend on Vietnam’s ability to create an appropriate institutional framework.
US-Vietnam partnership targets tilapia development and soy-based aquafeed trade (22/01/2026)
The US is set to invest $15.2 million in a five-year project aimed at improving Vietnam's tilapia value chain while expanding trade in soy-based aquaculture feed and tilapia products.
The US is set to invest $15.2 million in a five-year project aimed at improving Vietnam's tilapia value chain while expanding trade in soy-based aquaculture feed and tilapia products.
Three key dynamics supporting Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2026 (22/01/2026)
The three key dynamics to drive 2026 GDP growth include a modest consumption recovery, the infrastructure-real estate growth nexus, and resilient exports to the US, according to a report by VinaCapital published on January 19.
The three key dynamics to drive 2026 GDP growth include a modest consumption recovery, the infrastructure-real estate growth nexus, and resilient exports to the US, according to a report by VinaCapital published on January 19.
Fruit and vegetable exports surge ahead of Lunar New Year (22/01/2026)
Vietnam’s export activity showed positive momentum in the first half of January, with fruit and vegetables emerging as a standout performer, indicating that global trade has picked up earlier than in the same period last year.
Vietnam’s export activity showed positive momentum in the first half of January, with fruit and vegetables emerging as a standout performer, indicating that global trade has picked up earlier than in the same period last year.
British rail businesses strengthen cooperation in Vietnam (22/01/2026)
On January 19-23, the British Embassy in Hanoi and the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, through the Green Cities, Infrastructure, and Energy Programme, is organising the UK Rail Mission to Vietnam.
On January 19-23, the British Embassy in Hanoi and the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, through the Green Cities, Infrastructure, and Energy Programme, is organising the UK Rail Mission to Vietnam.
Vietnam-Laos trade turnover reaching $2.98 bln in 2025 (21/01/2026)
Vietnam is currently Laos’ third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade continuing to set new records.
Vietnam is currently Laos’ third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade continuing to set new records.
Computer and electronics exports surpass $10 bln per month for the first time (21/01/2026)
This lifted the total export value of the category for the whole of 2025 to $107.75 billion.
This lifted the total export value of the category for the whole of 2025 to $107.75 billion.
Exports of crabs and shellfish hit record high in 2025 (21/01/2026)
Total export revenue reaching $384.9 million.
Total export revenue reaching $384.9 million.
KK Group opens global flagship store in Ho Chi Minh City (21/01/2026)
KK Group has launched its first global flagship KKV store in Vietnam, underscoring its long-term commitment to the market and an aggressive nationwide expansion plan.
KK Group has launched its first global flagship KKV store in Vietnam, underscoring its long-term commitment to the market and an aggressive nationwide expansion plan.
AEON Mall injects additional $113 million into Vietnam unit (21/01/2026)
AEON Mall Vietnam on January 19 announced an increase in its charter capital to VND23.76 trillion, equivalent to a rise of about $113 million.
AEON Mall Vietnam on January 19 announced an increase in its charter capital to VND23.76 trillion, equivalent to a rise of about $113 million.
Canada pledges $81 million for initiatives in Vietnam (21/01/2026)
Canada has committed $81.43 million in development funding to support initiatives in Vietnam, focusing on climate action, inclusive institutions and economic empowerment for vulnerable groups.
Canada has committed $81.43 million in development funding to support initiatives in Vietnam, focusing on climate action, inclusive institutions and economic empowerment for vulnerable groups.
Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen telecommunications ties (19/01/2026)
A joint working group will be established as early as January 2026, focusing on sharing expertise in digital government, electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), online training platforms, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, among others.
A joint working group will be established as early as January 2026, focusing on sharing expertise in digital government, electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), online training platforms, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, among others.
China-Vietnam economic and trade cooperation set to become regional model (19/01/2026)
The year 2025 holds special significance, marking a new stage in the development of Vietnam-China relations as both sides actively realize the common perceptions reached by senior leaders and jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
The year 2025 holds special significance, marking a new stage in the development of Vietnam-China relations as both sides actively realize the common perceptions reached by senior leaders and jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
ASML signals long-term commitment to Vietnam (19/01/2026)
Vietnam’s finance minister has welcomed stronger engagement from ASML, as the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant explores deeper, long-term cooperation in the country.
Vietnam’s finance minister has welcomed stronger engagement from ASML, as the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant explores deeper, long-term cooperation in the country.
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