Vietnam 2026: Growth, trade, infrastructure and new model

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Vietnam adopts new growth model aiming for high‑income status by 2045

   Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress approved a new development model shifting from input‑driven growth to productivity, tech and high‑skill labour, targeting high‑income status by 2045.

2. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Vietnam aims to become ASEAN leader in foreign investment and digital tech by 2030

   Vietnam targets a leading ASEAN role in investment and digital technology by 2030, aiming for 30 % of GDP from FDI by 2045 and attracting $200‑$300 bn in new capital.

3. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam Leads Southeast Asia in Attracting $170 bn of China‑Outflow FDI

   Vietnam became the top Southeast Asian destination for the $170 bn of FDI fleeing China in 2026, attracting $34.6 bn registered and $13 bn realised, thanks to its location, costs and trade‑agreement network.

4. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Hanoi targets 22% of regional GDP from digital economy by 2026

   Hanoi aims to raise its digital economy’s share of regional GDP to 22% by end‑2026, up from 16.7% in H1 2026, backed by new policies and $2.2 bn of tech‑focused foreign investment.

5. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam's industrial land and warehouse market gains price momentum

   Vietnam's industrial land rents rise on scarce high‑quality sites, backed by $34.7 bn FDI in H1 2026; supply modestly up, absorption strong with notable new projects.

6. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Vietnam PM Lê Minh Hưng pushes economic growth and investment in Điện Biên province

   Vietnam PM Lê Minh Hưng met Điện Biên officials, noting 8.67 % GRDP growth, a push for two‑digit annual growth, major infrastructure projects and reforms to attract investment.

7. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam's Lang Son Province Boosts Public Investment to Hit Growth Goal

   Vietnam's Lang Son province is fast‑tracking public‑investment projects, including a 60‑km highway, to lift its growth from 7% to the national target of 10.6% by year‑end.

8. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Ho Chi Minh City pushes forward $30 trn administrative hub and $9.5 bn infrastructure upgrades

   Ho Chi Minh City advances a 30 trn VND administrative hub, approves 37 future‑sale housing projects (21,165 units) and launches $9.5 bn of eastern‑district infrastructure, including new metro lines.

9. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam's trade volume reaches $550 bn in first half of 2026, logistics drive growth

   Vietnam’s trade hit $550 bn in H1 2026, up 27%, while logistics reforms target lower costs and higher growth; Vietnam‑China border trade also surged.

10. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hanoi pushes to finish land‑registry database by end of August

    Hanoi’s Agriculture and Environment Department aims to finish the national land‑registry database by 30 Aug, having logged over 1 million parcels; residents must provide ID and land title documents, with extra

11. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Hai Phong and Hanoi set 13% GRDP growth targets for 2026

    Hai Phong and Hanoi set ambitious 13 % GRDP growth goals for 2026, issuing detailed plans to boost production, services, investment and administrative reforms.

12. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Prime Minister outlines plan to clear bottlenecks and boost corporate growth

    Vietnam's Prime Minister presented conclusions to remove business bottlenecks, boost corporate growth, and submit key draft laws to the 2026 National Assembly.

13. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam drives green industry, digital transformation and airline fleet expansion

    Vietnam advances green industry, digital transformation, night‑economy plans and expands Vietnam Airlines' fleet with 19 new Boeing 737‑MAX 8s, while fertilizer exports jump 52 % and trade with Turkey rises.

14. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam approves national digital transformation plan, boosting tech and trade initiatives

    Vietnam approved a 2026‑30 digital transformation strategy targeting a 30% digital economy, AI‑driven public services, SME support and broadband for all, while boosting tech trade links with the US and Japan.

15. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Vietnam's State-Owned Enterprises Face Delisting Risk Amid Shareholder Structure Reform

    Around 70 Vietnamese state‑owned firms risk delisting by 2027 unless they meet new shareholder rules, highlighting broader challenges in SOE restructuring and privatization.

16. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Hanoi Accelerates Completion of National Land Database by August

    Hanoi’s land office is racing to finish the national parcel database, having recorded 1 million of 4.2 million plots by mid‑July and aiming for full completion by 30 August, with local communes surveying over

17. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Vietnam's Eastern Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho Accelerate Urban and Economic Growth

    Ho Chi Minh City’s east expands with projects like the SOLA villa compound, while Can Thơ seeks to become a Mekong Delta growth hub, targeting 10%+ GRDP growth by 2026 through logistics, green FDI and knowledge

18. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam targets $200‑300 billion foreign investment by 2030 and records best IPhO performance

    Vietnam aims to draw $200‑300 billion in foreign investment by 2030, target 30 % GDP share by 2045, and its IPhO team secured four gold and one silver medals as trade turnover rose 27 % in H1 2026.

19. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam's Lang Son and Ca Mau Provinces Set Ambitious Growth and Infrastructure Plans

    Vietnam's Lang Son and Ca Mau provinces target 10% growth in 2026, with Lang Son focusing on transport infrastructure and Ca Mau on sea‑economy sectors and industrial investment.

20. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister orders easing of auto technology transfer bans

    Vietnam's Deputy PM Hồ Quốc Dũng orders ministries to lift Decree 101 barriers on Euro 5/4 auto tech, after industry groups warn the ban could hinder investment and boost imports.

21. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Vietnam banks post strong H1 earnings as credit growth outpaces deposits

    Vietnamese banks showed solid H1 earnings while credit growth outpaced deposits, prompting tighter liquidity and a push for more IPOs.

22. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Gia Lai Province stalls disaster resettlement projects, criticism mounts

    Only 31 of 980 households have moved to new homes in Gia Lai's disaster resettlement program; delays in compensation, land handover, and infrastructure have drawn provincial criticism.

23. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Vietnam's economy forecast 9.5% growth in 2026 as Standard Chartered raises outlook

    Vietnam's Q2 GDP rose 8.39% and Standard Chartered lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 9.5% (2027 11%). The government targets ~11.9% growth in H2 2026, focusing on infrastructure investment amid global risks.

24. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Ninh Binh land auction sees price plunge after mass deposit withdrawals

    A July 19 auction of 167 land parcels in Kim Sơn, Ninh Bình saw prices drop sharply after many deposit withdrawals, halving bidder interest compared with the previous year.

25. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    AI’s Expanding Energy and Water Demand Raises Global Sustainability Concerns

    UN‑linked report warns AI could consume 945 TWh of electricity by 2030, use 9.3 trillion L of water and 14 500 km² of land, urging responsible, transparent AI development.

26. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam prepares motorcycle emission testing and driver licence reforms for 2027

    Vietnam will launch motorcycle emission testing in July 2027, reducing facility requirements and enabling electronic certification, while also overhauling driver‑licence exams to focus on practical skills and a

27. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Vietnam adopts national digital transformation strategy for 2026‑2030

    Vietnam approved a 2026‑2030 National Digital Transformation Strategy, targeting a unified data ecosystem, AI‑driven government services and digital growth, while encouraging religious and cultural groups to go

28. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam ramps up metro tech transfer and digital asset tokenization

    Vietnam signs a metro tech transfer deal, hosts an asset‑tokenization summit, and rolls out policies to fast‑track AI, semiconductors, green manufacturing and foreign investment goals.

29. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam office vacancy climbs to 26% as branded residences lead Asian market

    Hanoi office vacancy hits 26.2% as new supply pushes rents down, while Vietnam's branded‑residence market becomes Asia’s largest, valued at $8 bn and led by luxury projects.

30. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's Kafi Securities Reports Profit Surge While Can Tho Faces Investment Disbursement Gap

    Vietnam's Kafi Securities posted a 155% rise in pre‑tax profit to 370 trillion VND in Q2 2026, with margin debt hitting 11.7 quadrillion VND, while Can Tho must disburse about 3.5 trillion VND monthly to meet a

31. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam state-owned firms propose growth reforms in first meeting with new government

    Vietnam’s leading state‑owned firms urged the new government to enact faster reforms, create strategic enterprise lists, and boost domestic supply chains and energy projects.

32. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam aims double‑digit GRDP growth in Bắc Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City by 2026

    Bắc Ninh posted 10.6% GRDP growth and $9.86 bn investment in H1 2026, targeting 12.5% by year‑end; Ho Chi Minh City recorded 8.55% GRDP rise, $6.8 bn FDI and expanded high‑tech initiatives.

33. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam Public Security Ministry Introduces New Driver Licensing Regulations

    Vietnam's Public Security Ministry rolls out Circular 108, revamping driver‑license exams from July 2026 with tougher theory tests, electronic identification and updated practical assessments.

34. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam mandates electronic stability control for new sleeper buses

    Vietnam's draft QCVN XXX:2026 vehicle standards will require new sleeper buses to have electronic stability control and tighter braking, part of broader safety updates for all cars and clean‑fuel vehicles.

35. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Vietnam PM Lê Minh Hưng Leads Government‑Business Forum to Boost Growth

    Vietnam’s PM Lê Minh Hưng led a July 18 business forum, pledging reforms to remove obstacles, boost transparency and support a two‑digit growth goal, with over 450 proposals from domestic and US firms.

36. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn outlines plans for one‑person firms and tax reforms

    Vietnam’s Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn announced measures to support one‑person firms, streamline regulations and digitise tax administration, aiming for growth‑friendly policies.

37. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Vietnam targets sustained growth and $200‑300 bn foreign investment by 2030

    Vietnam aims for $200‑300 bn foreign investment by 2030, with strong 2026 growth in trade and FDI, while the ADB urges a shift to higher‑value tech sectors amid global challenges.

38. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam adopts new greenhouse‑gas project procedures and revises animal‑health fees

    Vietnam's agriculture ministry launched fee‑free procedures for greenhouse‑gas project registration under Article 6.2 and urged a revision of veterinary slaughter fees to better match production scales.

39. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam pushes into global Halal market at Bangkok Expo 2026

    Vietnam showcased firms at Grand Halal Bangkok 2026, seeking to tap the $2.2 billion‑consumer global Halal market and strengthen trade ties, officials said.

40. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam sets agenda for strategic tech products and high‑tech manufacturing growth

    Vietnam's new policy lists strategic tech products, urges focus on AI and R&D, while record consumption, soaring FDI and green manufacturing drive the economy forward.

41. 12 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Hanoi's Cự Khối Reservoir Halfway Complete, Aims to Reduce Eastern Flooding

    Hanoi's Cự Khối reservoir is half complete, with a 30‑ha lake and drainage canals slated for early‑2027 operation to cut eastern city floods.

42. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines shape ASEAN growth

    Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines drive ASEAN’s next growth phase, with Vietnam leading at 7.8% Q1 2026, strong reserves, and a digital economy set to hit $2 trillion by 2030.

43. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Gia Lai province pushes economic reforms while facing asset seizure dispute

    Gia Lai announced KPI‑driven economic reforms and, at the same time, a furniture firm challenged the valuation of seized assets in a provincial auction.

44. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Vietnam hits upper‑middle‑income status and records record consumption in 2026

    Vietnam entered the upper‑middle‑income bracket, posted record $148 bn domestic consumption and a 10.8% rise in industrial output in H1 2026, while FDI surged 61% and semiconductor ties with Japan expanded.

45. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam eases licence renewal and doubles theory test questions

    Vietnam will allow licence renewals without testing for those expired under 30 days from July 2026 and double theory exam questions for all classes from March 2027.

46. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hanoi targets 11% GRDP growth in 2026 as officials accelerate development plans

    Hanoi’s mayor says the 11% GRDP growth target for 2026 is feasible, citing recent legal reforms and accelerated infrastructure projects; the National Assembly deputy calls for swift scenario adjustments to meet

47. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture moves to cut planting area code processing time

    Vietnam's agriculture ministry proposes a decree to issue planting‑area codes in 3 days for domestic use and up to 10 days for exports, linking them to a national traceability database.

48. 15 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Vietnam Emerges as Global Innovation Partner, Shifts from Tech Consumer to Creator

    Vietnam is shifting from a tech‑consumer market to a global innovation partner, with firms like VinFast exporting EVs to major markets and FPT partnering with NVIDIA and others to build AI capabilities.

49. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hanoi speeds up construction of two major flood‑control lakes

    Hanoi is accelerating two large flood‑control lake projects – a VND 276.4 bn, 20.5‑ha park in Long Biên and a 36‑ha Phú Đô lake – to cut flooding and add green space before the 2026 rains.

50. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam inflation stays under control as CPI climbs 4.38% in first half of 2026

    Vietnam's CPI rose 4.38% YoY in H1 2026, staying within targets despite rising oil prices; authorities stress coordinated policies as global oil surges and trade surplus boost the economy.

51. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam office market enters new growth cycle as A‑grade supply expands

    Vietnam's office market sees stable Q2 growth with new A‑grade supply in Hanoi and other cities; rents dip slightly as tech, finance and FDI firms seek high‑quality, green office space.

52. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Sets 2026-2030 Goals for Digital Tech Industry and Circular Economy

    Vietnam approved 2026‑2030 programs for digital technology industry growth and agricultural circular economy, targeting high‑tech expansion, green sustainability, and global competitiveness.

53. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City tourism fuels economic growth with record revenue

    Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism earned about VND 214 trillion in H1 2024, driving service‑sector growth of 8.89 % and attracting 6.4 million international and 27.3 million domestic visitors.

54. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam's Hoa Sen and Saigontourist post strong 2026 earnings

    Hoa Sen Group projects 568 bn VND profit (114% of target) and 27.4 tn VND revenue, while Saigontourist posts 9.5 tn VND revenue and 2.6 tn VND pre‑tax profit, both showing double‑digit growth in 2026.

55. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam expands vehicle inspection standards, adds serious defect criteria

    Vietnam's vehicle registration authority proposes new serious‑defect criteria for cars, while officials say a recent fatal boat capsizing involved a compliant closed‑deck design and was caused by extreme storm,

56. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Vietnam posts 8.2% GDP growth in H1 2026 amid surge in foreign investment

    Vietnam’s H1 2026 GDP rose 8.18%, FDI surged 61% to $34.7 bn, and major projects like the Cai Mep Ha free zone and Long Thanh expressway expansion drive growth.

57. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Interior Minister Orders Completion of Nationwide Community Unit Merger

    Vietnam's Interior Minister Do Thanh Binh ordered the swift finalisation of draft regulations to merge community units nationwide and tighten oversight of ministry tasks.

58. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam to mandate real‑time driver monitoring and tighter vehicle inspection rules

    Vietnam plans to require real‑time driver‑monitoring video transmission and to tighten vehicle inspection rules, targeting hazardous driving and safety faults by July 2026.

59. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam government targets over 10% growth in 2026 and full budget disbursement

    Vietnam's government aims for over 10% growth in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026, while demanding 100% disbursement of central‑government funds across national programmes.

60. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam upgraded to upper‑middle‑income by World Bank

    The World Bank upgraded Vietnam to upper‑middle‑income, citing a GNI per‑capita rise to $4,970 and strong export‑driven growth, while warning of challenges to reach high‑income status by 2045.

61. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Hanoi council to tackle urban flooding and 873 land expropriation projects at July meeting

    Hanoi’s mid‑year council (14‑16 July) will question urban flooding and school‑meal safety, and review 873 land‑expropriation projects totaling 11,563 ha across transport, social services and housing.

62. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hanoi launches 4,700‑unit Him Lam Phuc Loi social housing project

    Hanoi broke ground on the Him Lam Phúc Lợi social housing complex, a 13.5‑ha development slated for 4,700 apartments (plus 1,000 commercial units) to house about 12,500 people, targeting completion by 2030 as …

63. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's PNJ says it only imports diamonds from Hong Kong and Thailand amid smuggling probe

    PNJ says it only imports diamonds from Hong Kong and Thailand, both minor shares of Vietnam's $241 m 2025 imports, while a smuggling probe involving 28,000 stones raises scrutiny.

64. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Petrovietnam posts record first‑half 2026 revenue as oil output climbs

    Petrovietnam's H1 2026 revenue jumped 49% to 734.7 trn VND, with oil output up 14.2% and tax contributions rising 27%; PVOIL saw a 74% revenue rise, expanded its retail network and launched E10 bio‑fuel.

65. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam and Bulgaria deepen tourism partnership

    Vietnam sees a surge in Russian tourists and pushes sustainable, Halal, and circular tourism while partnering with Bulgaria for deeper tourism cooperation.

66. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's 2026 CPI Outlook Linked to Oil Prices and Strong Economic Growth

    Vietnam's H1 2026 CPI rose 4.38% as GDP grew 8.18%; analysts say oil at $60‑70 USD/barrel could keep annual CPI near 4.3‑4.8%, but higher energy costs may push it above 5%.

67. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam proposes stricter vehicle inspection rules, adding new serious defects

    Vietnam's draft vehicle inspection standards add many serious faults—such as wrong plate placement, missing emergency tools, and faulty lights—requiring repairs before registration to boost road safety.

68. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Hanoi rolls out mega urban and social housing projects

    Hanoi unveils ten massive urban projects and proposes five new social‑housing schemes, adding up to thousands of hectares and tens of thousands of future homes.

69. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Vietnam targets $100 billion agro‑forestry‑fishery exports by 2027

    Vietnam aims to boost agro‑forestry‑fishery exports from $70 bn to $100 bn by 2027, needing 30 % annual growth, value‑chain upgrades, digital traceability, and major reforms to meet labor, financing and quality

70. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Bac Ninh faces housing gap for foreign experts as Mangala Complex launches

    Bac Ninh, home to over 21,000 foreign experts, lacks high‑standard housing. The Mangala Complex proposes a mixed‑use development with premium apartments, amenities and community services to fill the gap.

71. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Vietnam's economy forecast to grow 8.5% in 2026 as UOB raises GDP outlook

    UOB lifts Vietnam’s 2026 GDP forecast to 8.5% after strong Q2 growth; ADB keeps Vietnam as SE Asia’s fastest‑growing economy with 7.2% outlook, while consumer spending and middle‑class expansion fuel further up

72. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam aims to boost halal tourism market

    Vietnam is promoting halal tourism, hosting a conference in Khanh Hoa with 300+ delegates to attract Muslim travelers and develop standards.

73. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Hanoi drives 11% GRDP goal with growth push and infrastructure projects

    Hanoi targets 11% GRDP growth, boosting tourism, industry and new infrastructure like the Nhuệ River revamp, while digitising land records for all parcels.

74. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng directs national asset recovery effort

    Vietnam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng led a meeting to boost coordination and legal frameworks for recovering assets lost in corruption cases.

75. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City seeks expanded Japanese high‑tech investment amid accelerating growth

    Ho Chi Minh City seeks expanded Japanese high‑tech investment as Vietnam’s economy accelerates, with UOB forecasting 8.5% growth and ADB confirming its fast‑growth status.

76. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Vietnam PM Lê Minh Hưng chairs meeting to advance major law reforms

    Vietnam PM Lê Minh Hưng led an 8 July meeting reviewing major draft laws on real estate, housing, criminal code, urban development and food safety, urging removal of overlapping regulations before the next N.A.

77. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam government orders merger of commune‑level units to improve local administration

    Vietnam’s government, via Resolution 180/NQ‑CP (June 2026), ordered the merger of commune‑level units to boost local governance efficiency, while pledging economic stability, 10 % growth, faster investment and

78. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    Vietnam emerges as a global innovation partner, shifting from tech adopter to creator

    Vietnam is moving from a tech consumer to a global innovator, with government backing, skilled engineers, and firms like VinFast and FPT leading exports and co‑creation of new technologies, as noted by the 2026

79. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Dong Nai auditor finds hundreds of irregular social housing applications

    Dong Nai inspectors uncovered hundreds of irregular social‑housing purchase files across three projects, citing mismatched tax and insurance data and recommending tighter oversight and possible criminal probes.

80. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Da Nang rolls out 2026 cultural festival and business‑finance‑technology week

    Da Nang launches a five‑day cultural festival in July 2026 targeting 9.77 million tourists and a Business‑Finance‑Technology Week with Deputy PM Nguyễn Văn Thắng, promoting tourism revenue and new economic‑tech

81. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Bac Ninh Province Approves Two Major Social‑Housing Projects Worth Over VND 4 trillion

    Bac Ninh approves two social‑housing projects totaling VND 4.059 trillion, delivering about 2,600 apartments for low‑income families over the next four years.

82. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam records 8.2% GDP growth in first half of 2026 amid Hanoi's new development plan

    Vietnam posted 8.2% GDP growth in H1 2026 as Hanoi unveiled a 100‑year development plan, introduced free bus cards for seniors, and expanded health check‑ups and a DNA campaign for martyrs.

83. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam reduces driver‑license processing time and adds new road‑test requirements

    Vietnam’s new driver‑licensing rules drop simulation tests, shorten permit issuance to as little as 2–3.5 days, and introduce tougher theory exams and a 5‑km road test from 2027.

84. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam's Đồng Nai Province and Ho Chi Minh City post near‑10% growth in H1 2026

    Vietnam's Đồng Nai province and Ho Chi Minh City posted strong H1 2026 growth, with GRDP up about 9.8% and 8.5% respectively, driven by industry, services, tourism and substantial foreign investment.

85. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam's Foreign Direct Investment Rises 61% to $34 B in First Half of 2026

    Vietnam's FDI hit $34 bn in H1 2026, up 61 % YoY, while Thanh Hóa's industrial output grew 10.7 %, aided by new government support for FTA‑linked businesses.

86. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Thanh Hóa province launches digital administration reforms and tourism boosts

    Thanh Hóa province restructures local administration, launches electronic labor contracts and a digital service hub, slashes domestic flight fares, tightens animal disease controls, and supports youth football,

87. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Thanh Hóa Province Drives Digital Economy Growth and Infrastructure Projects

    Thanh Hóa province boosts its digital economy, seeing a 10.7% rise in industrial output, while local authorities advance digital governance, safety measures, and extend a major road project to 2027.

88. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam's agro‑forestry and seafood exports target $74 billion in 2026

    Vietnam targets $73‑74 bn in agro‑forestry and aquaculture exports for 2026, with pepper shipments up 17 % in H1 and strong industrial growth, rising FDI and a $166 m trade surplus.

89. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Thanh Hóa Market Authority cracks 487 smuggling and fraud cases, boosts credit and FTA support

    Thanh Hóa officials tackled 487 smuggling and fraud cases, noted near‑VND 20 million trillion bank credit arrears, and announced new FTA‑linked support for businesses and digital heritage projects.

90. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Vietnam upgraded to upper‑middle‑income status, prompting growth push and reforms

    Vietnam joins the upper‑middle‑income group, boosting its GNI per capita and prompting reforms, a special task force, and a push to meet an 11.9 % H2 growth target amid identified risks.

91. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gia Lai delays start of rental housing project while reallocating surplus public buildings

    Gia Lai has missed the June 2026 deadline to start a rental‑housing project, while repurposing over 1,100 surplus public buildings to boost revenue and support development.

92. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Thanh Hóa province outlines second‑half 2026 tasks and disaster aid to Tuyên Quang

    Thanh Hóa officials reviewed first‑half 2026 work, set second‑half priorities, and sent aid to disaster‑hit Tuyên Quang while commemorating war veterans.

93. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam relocates 140 families from aging Quang Trung apartments in Nghệ An for redevelopment

    140 families were moved from dangerous Quang Trung apartments in Nghệ An, Vietnam, receiving relocation aid as the site is cleared for new high‑rise housing.

94. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Vietnam records $34.7 bn of FDI commitments in first half of 2026

    Vietnam's FDI commitments hit $34.7 bn in H1 2026, with Singapore as top source; Thái Nguyên led provinces, and Quang Tri secured $7.4 bn in new projects.

95. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam government reviews first‑half performance and sets second‑half priorities

    Vietnam’s July 4 government meeting reviewed the first half of 2026, noted global trade disruptions, and set policies to pursue double‑digit growth in the second half.

96. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Vietnam government targets two‑digit growth and tightens budget oversight

    Vietnam’s government pushes for two‑digit growth, tightens budget controls, and orders recovery of misused funds as inspections reveal VND 44.6 trillion in violations.

97. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam Sets Two‑Digit Growth Goal for Cities While Launching War‑Hero Remains Search

    Vietnam’s cities target two‑digit growth in 2026 while Ho Chi Minh City begins a search for war‑hero remains, uncovering a mass burial trench.

98. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    World Bank upgrades Vietnam to upper‑middle‑income status

    The World Bank has moved Vietnam into the upper‑middle‑income group, raising its GNI per capita to $4,970 and signaling stronger investor confidence, while ending access to some concessional loans.

99. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Vietnam records 8.2% GDP growth in H1 2026

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