Shaping the path to Vietnam’s $1 trillion economy (12/01/2026)
Vietnam's ambitious development goals will be driven by three core pillars: finance, innovation, and human capital.
Vietnam's ambitious development goals will be driven by three core pillars: finance, innovation, and human capital.
Exports cement role as central pillar (12/01/2026)
Vietnam’s export prospects for 2026 remain positive on the back of recovering major markets, with attention increasingly shifting to value-added content and economic self-reliance.
Vietnam’s export prospects for 2026 remain positive on the back of recovering major markets, with attention increasingly shifting to value-added content and economic self-reliance.
With $8.2 bln in FDI, HCMC remains Vietnam's leading investment hub (12/01/2026)
High-value projects were concentrated in key sectors including finance, high-tech, green transition, urban infrastructure, and logistics.
High-value projects were concentrated in key sectors including finance, high-tech, green transition, urban infrastructure, and logistics.
Nghe An attracts over $1 billion in FDI in 2025 (12/01/2026)
The central province licensing 25 new FDI projects last year.
The central province licensing 25 new FDI projects last year.
Vietnam leads ASEAN in EV market growth (12/01/2026)
Vietnam is emerging as a regional frontrunner in the transition to electric mobility, driven by rapid market growth and rising electrification.
Vietnam is emerging as a regional frontrunner in the transition to electric mobility, driven by rapid market growth and rising electrification.
Vietnam's cashews enter the “$5 bln club” with record turnover (12/01/2026)
For the first time in history, China overtook the United States to become the largest consumer of Vietnamese cashews...
For the first time in history, China overtook the United States to become the largest consumer of Vietnamese cashews...
PM asks to accelerate nuclear power plants (08/01/2026)
The nuclear power plants are expected to meet the country’s development requirements in the new era.
The nuclear power plants are expected to meet the country’s development requirements in the new era.
ONE and MTI launch AI-focused shipping venture (08/01/2026)
A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.
A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.
Market scale to be intensified through expansion of RCEP (08/01/2026)
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
HCMC defines key pillars for double-digit 2026 growth target (08/01/2026)
To achieve a GRDP growth target of over 10% in 2026, the southern city will continue to focus on three traditional growth drivers: production, consumption, and exports.
To achieve a GRDP growth target of over 10% in 2026, the southern city will continue to focus on three traditional growth drivers: production, consumption, and exports.
VIFTA implementation plan approved (08/01/2026)
The Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement took effect on November 17, 2024, becoming Israel's first FTA with a Southeast Asian country and Vietnam's first trade pact with a partner in the Middle East.
The Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement took effect on November 17, 2024, becoming Israel's first FTA with a Southeast Asian country and Vietnam's first trade pact with a partner in the Middle East.
Major transport PPP projects open 2026 with strong investor interest (08/01/2026)
A series of sizeable transport projects under the public private partnership (PPP) model across Ho Chi Minh City and southern region have been launched, drawing strong investor interest ahead of upcoming bidding rounds.
A series of sizeable transport projects under the public private partnership (PPP) model across Ho Chi Minh City and southern region have been launched, drawing strong investor interest ahead of upcoming bidding rounds.
Irish beef gains access to Vietnamese market (07/01/2026)
Irish beef and beef products have received approval to enter the Vietnamese market, according to a statement made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine on January 5.
Irish beef and beef products have received approval to enter the Vietnamese market, according to a statement made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine on January 5.
Meiko strengthens Vietnam operations with new PCB plants (07/01/2026)
A major Japanese electronics supplier is stepping up its Vietnam footprint, underscoring the country’s growing role in advanced electronics manufacturing tied to global tech supply chains.
A major Japanese electronics supplier is stepping up its Vietnam footprint, underscoring the country’s growing role in advanced electronics manufacturing tied to global tech supply chains.
GE Vernova powers up Vietnam with first 9HA gas power plant in the country (07/01/2026)
GE Vernova Inc has announced the start of commercial operations of Petrovietnam Power Corporation (PV Power)’s Nhon Trach 3&4 1.6-GW power plant in Ong Keo Industrial Park, 70 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
GE Vernova Inc has announced the start of commercial operations of Petrovietnam Power Corporation (PV Power)’s Nhon Trach 3&4 1.6-GW power plant in Ong Keo Industrial Park, 70 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
Electronics drive Vietnam’s trade growth as exports hit record in 2025 (07/01/2026)
Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time to become the main driver of trade growth.
Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time to become the main driver of trade growth.
Vietnam’s seafood exports surpass $11 billion in 2025 (07/01/2026)
A broad-based rebound in global demand helped seafood exports post a robust performance in 2025, comfortably surpassing targets set at the start of the year.
A broad-based rebound in global demand helped seafood exports post a robust performance in 2025, comfortably surpassing targets set at the start of the year.
FDI inflows reach $38.42 billion in 2025 (07/01/2026)
Along with high registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, disbursement also reported a peak of $27.62 billion, up 9 per cent on-year.
Along with high registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, disbursement also reported a peak of $27.62 billion, up 9 per cent on-year.
Textile apparel firms deliver robust earnings despite global tariff pressures (05/01/2026)
The textile and garment industry is posting robust profits, with total exports for the sector this year expected to reach $46 billion, exceeding earlier expectations despite mounting tariff pressures, as companies across the industry report strong earnings.
The textile and garment industry is posting robust profits, with total exports for the sector this year expected to reach $46 billion, exceeding earlier expectations despite mounting tariff pressures, as companies across the industry report strong earnings.
Voluntary Sustainability Standards pave way for Vietnam’s agricultural exports (05/01/2026)
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish the reputation of an entire sector. By contrast, exporters that consistently meet required standards can benefit from “green lane” clearance, enjoying faster inspections and lower logistics costs.
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish the reputation of an entire sector. By contrast, exporters that consistently meet required standards can benefit from “green lane” clearance, enjoying faster inspections and lower logistics costs.
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