Viet Nam targets to establish 3–5 national materials research centers by 2028
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.
PM orders SBV to monitor exchange rate flexibly in line with market developments
VGP - 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.
Gov’t proposes reducing income tax by 30% for business with revenue of VND10 bln
Economy 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.
Gov't approves proposal to establish Hung Yen high-tech park
Economy 07/08/2026 15:06VGP – The Government has approved a proposal to establish a high-tech park in the northern province of Hung Yen.
Viet Nam targets to master at least four strategic technologies by 2030
Economy 07/08/2026 13:31VGP - Viet Nam targets to master at least four strategic technologies included in the list of strategic technologies during 2026-2030 and raise the figure to six during 2031-2035.
Key socio-economic figures in first seven months of 2026
Economy 07/08/2026 08:18VGP - Below are key socio-economic indicators in the first seven months of 2026 recently released by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Construction begins on 450MW solar power plant in Tay Ninh
Economy 05/08/2026 14:34VGP – Xuan Cau Holdings on Tuesday began construction of a 450MW solar power plant in the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Resolution No.10 is significant evolution in Viet Nam’s investment strategy: HSBC
Economy 05/08/2026 11:00VGP - Resolution No.10 is a significant evolution in Viet Nam’s investment strategy. The objective is no longer simply to attract capital, but to attract capability, told Director, head of Global Network Banking at HSBC Viet Nam Richard Barnsley.
FDI inflows surpass US$38 billion in Jan-July period
Economy 03/08/2026 14:42VGP - Viet Nam attracted nearly US$38.06 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first seven months of 2026, up 58.1 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Industrial production posts double-digit growth in first seven months
Economy 03/08/2026 13:28VGP - Viet Nam's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 11.4 percent in the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Trade volume soars by 28.1% in first seven months
Economy 03/08/2026 12:58VGP - Viet Nam's total trade volume with the rest of the world reached US$659.58 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 28.1 percent year-on-year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported on Monday.
Viet Nam manufacturing marks strongest expansion in five months
Economy 03/08/2026 08:50VGP - The S&P Global Viet Nam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.9 in July, up from 51.8 in June and signaling a solid monthly improvement in the health of the sector.
Viet Nam among world's top countries with highest 5G coverage
Economy 31/07/2026 13:07VGP - Viet Nam's 5G network now covers approximately 92 percent of the population, making the Southeast Asian country one of the world's fastest adopters of 5G technology, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung hosts President of Southeast Asia Semiconductor Association
Economy 30/07/2026 16:03VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung hosted a reception for President of Southeast Asia Semiconductor Association (SEMI SEA) Linda Tan in Ha Noi on July 30.
Gov’t chief receives incoming IMF Resident Representative
Economy 29/07/2026 08:31VGP - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Tuesday hosted a reception for incoming IMF Resident Representative for Viet Nam and Laos Fazurin Jamaludin and his predecessor, Jochen Schmittmann.
Deputy PM meets WTO Deputy Director-General, Co-Chair of WEF Board of Trustees in Geneva
Economy 28/07/2026 14:05VGP - The World Trade Organization (WTO) will continue to accompany, share its experience and support Viet Nam throughout its international economic integration process, stated WTO Deputy Director-General Jennifer DJ Nordquist.
First made-in-Viet Nam aluminum ingot products roll off production line
Economy 27/07/2026 08:40VGP - Viet Nam has successfully produced its first domestically made aluminum ingot products, marking the completion of the country's bauxite–alumina–aluminum production chain and a major milestone in the development of its metallurgy and deep-processing industries.
Viet Nam approves International Financial Center development plan through 2035
Economy 24/07/2026 15:51VGP - The Viet Nam International Financial Center (IFC) is expected to rank among the top 75 financial centers worldwide, top 25 financial centers in the Asia-Pacific region, and third in ASEAN, by 2035.
Standard Chartered raises Viet Nam 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.5%
Economy 20/07/2026 18:10VGP - Standard Chartered has raised its forecast for Viet Nam's GDP growth in 2026 to 9.5 percent in its latest assessment report.
