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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FPT exports first chip shipment to Japan (05/01/2026)
Tech major FPT Corporation has delivered its first commercial shipment of power chips to a Japanese electronics corporation through Restar Corporation, a Japanese trading company for semiconductors and electronic components.
Tech major FPT Corporation has delivered its first commercial shipment of power chips to a Japanese electronics corporation through Restar Corporation, a Japanese trading company for semiconductors and electronic components.
Exports of computers, electronic products and components top $97 bln in 11M (24/12/2025)
The US remaining the largest export market, with shipments valued at $37.9 billion, up 80.7% year-on-year.
The US remaining the largest export market, with shipments valued at $37.9 billion, up 80.7% year-on-year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City hits $8.37 billion in FDI (05/01/2026)
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City has surged after the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, with foreign inflows reaching $8.37 billion this year.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City has surged after the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, with foreign inflows reaching $8.37 billion this year.
Vietnam and UK cooperation backs finance talent for IFCs (05/01/2026)
Vietnam’s ambition to develop international financial centres is entering a decisive phase, with policymakers and international partners turning their attention from infrastructure to the quality of finance and accounting talent needed to meet global expectations.
Vietnam’s ambition to develop international financial centres is entering a decisive phase, with policymakers and international partners turning their attention from infrastructure to the quality of finance and accounting talent needed to meet global expectations.
New decree spurs on PPP implementation (05/01/2026)
As public-private partnerships (PPP) play an increasingly vital role in national infrastructure development, removing financial bottlenecks has become a priority to unlock resources.
As public-private partnerships (PPP) play an increasingly vital role in national infrastructure development, removing financial bottlenecks has become a priority to unlock resources.
LS Eco Energy to invest in Vietnam rare earth sector (24/12/2025)
LS Eco Energy is making a strategic push into Vietnam’s rare earth metal sector, aiming to secure new growth engines and strengthen its long-term business portfolio.
LS Eco Energy is making a strategic push into Vietnam’s rare earth metal sector, aiming to secure new growth engines and strengthen its long-term business portfolio.