Durian exports on track to surpass US$4 billion by year-end
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
VGP – The Government has approved a proposal to establish a high-tech park in the northern province of Hung Yen.
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.
Prime Minister affirms strategic commitment to enterprise development
Economy 18/07/2026 17:04VGP - The Government considers the development of enterprises and support for business production and operations as a matter of strategic importance, reiterated Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at a meeting with the business community held in Ha Noi on Saturday.
Standing Deputy PM hosts U.S. businesses
Economy 18/07/2026 16:39VGP - Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on Friday had a working session with the American business representatives in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam's economy poised for sustained growth despite global challenges: ADB Country Director
Economy 17/07/2026 15:39VGP - Viet Nam's economic outlook remains positive after the economy expanded by 8.18 percent in the first six months of the year, highlighted Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Viet Nam Shantanu Chakraborty.
Viet Nam, Russia seek deeper energy cooperation
Economy 17/07/2026 08:09VGP - Viet Nam and Russia are seeking to expand bilateral energy cooperation through the modernization of aging hydropower plants, the adoption of advanced technologies and the development of emerging solutions such as energy storage, as Viet Nam works to strengthen energy security and support long-term economic growth.
Viet Nam is at the heart of Asia's new AI trade map: HSBC
Economy 16/07/2026 10:13VGP - Viet Nam has moved further and faster than any other economy in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) trade map, noted CEO at HSBC Viet Nam Tim Evans.
Q2 business confidence reaches seven-year high
Economy 15/07/2026 13:10VGP - European business confidence in Viet Nam rose to 79.7 points in Q2 from 72.7 in Q1 of this year, underscoring Viet Nam's resilience amid volatile global landscape.
Viet Nam among ASEAN's five economic powerhouses: Malaysian economist
Economy 15/07/2026 10:09VGP - Viet Nam is emerging as one of ASEAN's five key economic powerhouses, with growing strengths in export, manufacturing and global supply-chain integration, according to Shan Saeed, Chief Economist at IQI Global Malaysia.
