Viet Nam, EFTA finalize negotiations on free trade deal
03/07/2026 13:00VGP - Viet Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives JBIC Governor
VGP - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Friday received Maeda Tadashi, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), calling for the bank's continued financial support for Japanese-invested projects and Viet Nam's strategic development priorities.
UOB starts building headquarters at Viet Nam’s international financial center in HCM City
Economy 02/07/2026 10:25VGP - Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) on July 1 began construction of an office tower in Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the first foreign bank to set up a dedicated headquarters in the city’s Viet Nam International Financial Center.
National traceability system launched to boost transparency of Vietnamese farm produce
Economy 01/07/2026 15:58VGP - Viet Nam officially launched its national agricultural product traceability system on July 1, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the agriculture and environment sector.
Prime Minister urges Viet Nam, South Korea to raise bilateral trade to US$150 bln by year-end
Economy 30/06/2026 10:19VGP - Viet Nam and South Korea should strive to raise the two-way trade to US$100 billion this year and US$150 billion by 2030 in a balanced and sustainable manner.
Ha Noi unveils 100-year master plan
Economy 29/06/2026 11:51VGP - Ha Noi officially unveiled its 100-year master plan on June 29, which sets out a long-term development vision centered on nine strategic growth poles.
Gov’t resolved to ensure progress of major transport projects
Economy 28/06/2026 15:27VGP – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung reiterated the Government’s resolve to ensure the progress of national transport infrastructure projects while addressing a meeting on Friday.
National semiconductor chip prototyping support center mades debut
Economy 27/06/2026 12:25VGP - The Ministry of Science and Technology launched the national semiconductor chip prototyping support center in Ha Noi on Jun 26.
First carbon trading exchange set to make debut next week
Economy 27/06/2026 12:20VGP - The first carbon trading exchange in Viet Nam is set to make debut on June 29.
Viet Nam's foreign exchange reserves hit US$87.6 bln
Economy 26/06/2026 19:02VGP - As of June 18, Viet Nam's foreign exchange reserves stood at nearly US$87.6 billion, reported the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV).
Deputy PM hosts Chief Supply Chain Officer at Coherent Corp
Economy 26/06/2026 15:07VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung hosted a reception for Chief Supply Chain Officer at Coherent Corp Jeff Place in Ha Noi on June 26.
Viet Nam prepares for negotiations to join Information Technology Agreement expansion
Economy 26/06/2026 12:03VGP - Viet Nam is preparing for negotiations to join the expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA2).
Disbursed public capital reaches 25.7% in January-June period
Economy 25/06/2026 15:52VGP – The disbursed volume of public investment capital was estimated at 25.7 percent in the first six months this year, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance.
Hateco, A.P. Moller Maersk expand strategic partnership, driving logistics infrastructure development in Viet Nam
Economy 23/06/2026 19:13VGP - Leaders of Hateco Group on Tuesday hosted a reception for a high-level delegation from A.P. Moller - Maersk, led by Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of the Board of Directors, at Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT).
Politburo orders promoting intellectual property work in favor of socio-economic development
Economy 20/06/2026 18:31VGP - Intellectual property rights are an important national resource, according to the recently-issued Conclusion of the Politburo on promoting intellectual property work to serve socio-economic development in the next context.
Gov’t chief receives CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund
Economy 19/06/2026 08:20VGP - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) in Kazan on June 18 within the framework of his trip to Russia to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit.
Viet Nam’s four-decade reform results in steady rise in economic freedom
Economy 18/06/2026 09:40VGP - Viet Nam scored 64.4 points, ranking 66th out of 184 economies in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Heritage Foundation, above both the global average and the average for the Asia-Pacific region.
Rosatom stands ready to support Viet Nam in developing nuclear industry
Economy 18/06/2026 09:34VGP - The State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) stands ready to support Viet Nam in developing its nuclear industry, establishing a modern nuclear center, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and training qualified nuclear specialists.
Energy should become key pillar of ASEAN-Russia relations: Prime Minister
Economy 17/06/2026 18:00VGP - Energy should be positioned as a key pillar of ASEAN-Russia cooperation as energy security remains one of the most pressing challenges to the growth and sustainable development of nations, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Viet Nam’s exports to U.S. up nearly 22% in five months
Economy 16/06/2026 11:31VGP - Viet Nam earned nearly US$70 billion from exporting to the U.S. in the first five months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 21.7 percent, reported the Department of Customs.
