ADB provides US$42.76 million to modernize irrigation systems in three Vietnamese provinces
04/09/2026 13:17VGP - The Government of Viet Nam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on September 3 signed a US$42.76 million financing package to modernize irrigation systems and enhance farmers’ resilience to climate change and increasing pressure on water resources in Dong Nai, Gia Lai, and Quang Ngai provinces.
Viet Nam’s FDI inflows exceed US$40 billion in first eight months
VGP - Viet Nam attracted more than US$40.63 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of 2026, up 55.4% year on year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported on Thursday.
Viet Nam’s trade turnover hits new record of US$770 billion in first eight months
Economy 03/09/2026 12:15VGP - Viet Nam's trade with the rest of the world increased to a record high of US$770 billion in the first eight months this year, up 28.7 percent year-on-year, the National Statistics Office reported on Thursday.
Which Vietnamese corporation earns billions of US$ in revenue from overseas markets each year?
Economy 27/08/2026 19:57VGP - The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) has achieved milestones that few companies can match after two decades of overseas expansion.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang heads National Steering Committee on ODA and Preferential Loans
Economy 27/08/2026 19:53VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang will lead the National Steering Committee for Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Preferential Loans, according to a Decision signed by the Prime Minister.
How much do Vietnamese factories contribute to Samsung’s revenue?
Economy 25/08/2026 13:00VGP - Vietnamese factories contributed more than US$35 billion to Samsung’s revenue in the first half of this year.
Gov’t proposes 30% reduction in personal and corporate income tax to spur economic growth
Economy 23/08/2026 07:57VGP - The Government has proposed a 30 percent reduction in personal income tax payable for the 2026 and 2027 tax periods on business income earned by resident individuals whose annual business revenue between 2026 and 2027 does not exceed VND 10 billion.
Viet Nam to invest US$383 million in key laboratories, testing centers for strategic technologies till 2030
Economy 21/08/2026 16:23VGP - Viet Nam plans to invest approximately VND10 trillion (US$383.6 million) from now to 2030 in eight key laboratories and four testing centers serving for shared research infrastructure and strategic technologies.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang to attend Viet Nam Leadership Program in U.S.
Economy 21/08/2026 10:31VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang will attend the Viet Nam Leadership Program (VLP) and pay a working visit to the U.S. from August 24-28, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told reporters on Thursday.
First Qualcomm x Arduino Innovation Lab inaugurated in Ha Noi
Economy 20/08/2026 09:01VGP - Swinburne Viet Nam and Qualcomm recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and officially inaugurated the Qualcomm x Arduino Innovation Lab, the first Arduino Lab of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Standing Deputy PM calls for expanding FTA network
Economy 19/08/2026 14:28VGP - Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on August 18 attended the announcement ceremony of the 2025 FTA Index, a set of indicators assessing the implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs) by localities.
Chip boom pushes Viet Nam closer to “high-income” status: Nikkei Asia
Economy 19/08/2026 14:21VGP - The growth of the semiconductor industry in Southeast Asia has configured economic development in the region, putting Viet Nam on course toward the sought-after status of “high-income country”, noted Nikkei Asia in its recent article.
PM orders SBV to monitor exchange rate flexibly in line with market developments
Economy 14/08/2026 15:44VGP - Monetary policy management must ensure the goal of controlling inflation, maintaining macroeconomic stability, safeguarding major economic balances and system safety, while supporting growth and promoting double-digit economic growth, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Viet Nam targets to establish 3–5 national materials research centers by 2028
Economy 14/08/2026 15:34VGP - Viet Nam targets to establish at least three to five national materials research centers by 2028, according to the Politburo’s recent Conclusion on the development of materials industry.
Top leader attends Viet Nam-New Zealand business roundtable in Auckland
Economy 13/08/2026 12:37VGP - General Secretary and President To Lam on August 13 attended the Viet Nam-New Zealand business roundtable in Auckland.
Premier entry point for Vietnamese enterprises into Africa
Economy 13/08/2026 09:00VGP - Viet Nam–Uganda Business Forum – The Pearl of Africa took place in Ha Noi on Wednesday.
Gov’t approves national program for AI human resources development through 2030, towards 2035
Policies 12/08/2026 18:52VGP - By 2030, Viet Nam targets to train at least 10,000 highly qualified artificial intelligence (AI) personnel, including researchers, engineers and experts capable of operating advanced AI systems.
Action plan on building Viet Nam into strong maritime nation by 2030 approved
Politics 10/08/2026 09:15VGP - The Government issued Resolution No. 218/NQ-CP on August 7, 2026, outlining an action plan to implement Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee on building and developing Viet Nam into a strong maritime nation.
Gov’t proposes reducing income tax by 30% for business with revenue of VND10 bln
Culture 09/08/2026 12:21VGP - The Government is preparing to submit to the National Assembly a proposal to reduce income tax by 30 percent in the 2026–2027 period for business households, individuals, and enterprises with annual revenue up to VND 10 billion (US$381,621).
Durian exports on track to surpass US$4 billion by year-end
Economy 07/08/2026 15:28VGP - Viet Nam's durian exports are expected to exceed the US$4 billion mark by the end of 2026, after coming close to that milestone in 2025.
