Viet Nam reports US$2.98 billion in trade deficit in first two months
06/03/2026 14:36VGP - Total trade volume was estimated at US$155.7 billion in the first two months, up 22.2 percent against the same period last year, the National Statistics Office reported on Friday.
FDI inflows reach over US$6 billion in Jan-Feb period
VGP - As of February 28, Viet Nam attracted US$6.03 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), down 12.6 percent against the same period last year, the National Statistics Office reported on Friday.
Viet Nam to establish national AI development fund for 2026-2027 period
Economy 03/03/2026 15:30VGP - The Ministry of Science and Technology will establish the national Artificial Intelligence (AI) development fund for the 2026-2027 phase.
Viet Nam’s business confidence climbs to 41-month high: S&P
Economy 02/03/2026 13:23VGP - The S&P Global Viet Nam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached 54.3 in February, up from 52.5 in January, according to a report released by S&P Global on Monday morning.
Viet Nam doubles efforts to improve national credit rating
Economy 28/02/2026 19:43VGP - Viet Nam is making efforts in improving the national credit rating, targeting a two-notch upgrade to Baa3 under Moody’s scale, said Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang during his recent working session with President of Moody’s Ratings Michael West.
Gov’t tightens management, boosts effective use of public assets
Economy 27/02/2026 13:55VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries, ministerial-level and Government agencies to promptly handle and put into use surplus offices and land generated from the recent apparatus restructuring, ensuring that no public property is left idle or deteriorates.
Viet Nam, EFTA step up negotiations to finalize free trade agreement
Economy 27/02/2026 13:44VGP - The 19th round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Viet Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is underway in Geneva, generating positive momentum as both sides demonstrate strong political to reach a trade deal as soon as possible.
Prime Minister orders early establishment of national gold trading floor
Economy 26/02/2026 09:26VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) to soon establish a national gold exchange or trading floor.
Vietnamese dairy industry to go green
Economy 25/02/2026 11:39VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has approved the strategy on dairy industry development through 2030, with a vision towards 2045.
Noi Bai Airport logs record passenger traffic as Tet holiday concludes
Economy 23/02/2026 14:48VGP - Noi Bai International Airport recorded its busiest day on February 22 (the final day of the Lunar New Year holiday), as passenger traffic surged to an all-time high.
Tourism booms during Tet with 14 million visitors
Economy 23/02/2026 12:49VGP - During the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Viet Nam's tourism sector served about 14 million visitors, up 12 percent year-on-year, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Viet Nam ready for tax dialogue, cooperation with EU
Economy 23/02/2026 08:21VGP - Viet Nam stands ready for dialogue and close and responsible cooperation with the European Council and EU member states to share its progress in refining a legal system and policy framework, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on February 22.
FAO: Viet Nam moves towards a more modern, sustainable and high-value agricultural sector
Economy 23/02/2026 07:40VGP - Vinod Ahuja, FAO Representative in Viet Nam said he is impressed by Viet Nam’s clear determination to move toward a more modern, sustainable and high-value agricultural sector.
EuroCham: Viet Nam becomes a core pillar of foreign investors' operations
Economy 23/02/2026 07:39VGP - For many European companies, Viet Nam is no longer simply part of a diversification strategy – it is becoming a core pillar of their regional and global operations, said Chairman of EuroCham Viet Nam Bruno Jaspaert.
General Secretary To Lam hosts reception for U.S. Trade Representative
Economy 20/02/2026 09:28VGP - General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception for the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, in Washington D.C. on February 19 on the occasion of his tour to the U.S. to attend the Board of Peace's inaugural meeting.
Dutch Ambassador admires Viet Nam’s economic performance
Economy 19/02/2026 16:58VGP - Ambassador of the Netherlands to Viet Nam Kees van Baar expressed strong admiration for Viet Nam’s economic performance in 2025, noting that GDP growth exceeding 8 percent marked the country’s strongest expansion in many years and positioned Viet Nam among the world’s leading trading economies.
Viet Nam will further advance economic achievements: Thai Ambassador
Economy 18/02/2026 07:48VGP - Viet Nam has maintained strong economic resilience, with stable growth, controlled inflation, and improved investor confidence amid global uncertainties, said Thai Ambassador to Viet Nam Urawadee Sriphiromya.
Fire Horse Year to strengthen Viet Nam-Japan economic partnership in New Era
Economy 17/02/2026 19:50VGP - The energy of the Fire Horse will drive reforms forward and further strengthen the economic partnership between Viet Nam and Japan in "New Era," said Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam Ito Naoki told VGP in an interview ahead of the Lunar New Year 2026.
Kim Long Motor, AOJ Suzhou team up to elevate Viet Nam's auto industry
Economy 15/02/2026 10:28VGP – Kim Long Motor and China's Suzhou AOJ Auto Industry Co,. Ltd have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
IFC serves a catalyst for Viet Nam’s economic breakthrough
Economy 13/02/2026 10:55VGP - The recent launch of the International Financial Center (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City marks a major step in Viet Nam’s economic transformation, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.
