Vietnam emerges as magnet for AI investment (29/01/2026)
Vietnam is fast becoming a key destination for artificial intelligence (AI) investment, attracting global interest across infrastructure, platforms and applications, reported Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) newspaper.
Vietnam is fast becoming a key destination for artificial intelligence (AI) investment, attracting global interest across infrastructure, platforms and applications, reported Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) newspaper.
Vietnam among the world’s top 15 trading nations (29/01/2026)
Goods import-export activity over 2021-2025 has emerged as a major bright spot, with total trade turnover for the entire period reaching nearly $3.8 trillion, the highest level ever recorded.
Goods import-export activity over 2021-2025 has emerged as a major bright spot, with total trade turnover for the entire period reaching nearly $3.8 trillion, the highest level ever recorded.
Vietnam to lead trade growth in ASEAN (29/01/2026)
Despite tariff headwinds, Vietnam remains among ASEAN’s top export growth performers, supporting expectations of robust gains in employment and wages.
Despite tariff headwinds, Vietnam remains among ASEAN’s top export growth performers, supporting expectations of robust gains in employment and wages.
Germany's Schwalbe expands its export distribution centre in Vietnam (29/01/2026)
German tyre brand Schwalbe is expanding its export distribution centre in Vietnam in collaboration with its long-standing logistics partner, Kuehne+Nagel.
German tyre brand Schwalbe is expanding its export distribution centre in Vietnam in collaboration with its long-standing logistics partner, Kuehne+Nagel.
Vietnam accelerates preparations for arbitration centre linked to new financial hub (29/01/2026)
On January 27, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) held a working session on establishment of an international arbitration centre under Vietnam’s international financial centre (IFC).
On January 27, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) held a working session on establishment of an international arbitration centre under Vietnam’s international financial centre (IFC).
US fintech startup Tala establishes legal entity in Vietnam (29/01/2026)
US fintech startup Tala has officially set up a legal entity in Vietnam and rolled out a lending model in cooperation with partner banks, with a projected credit limit of up to US$100 million over at least three years.
US fintech startup Tala has officially set up a legal entity in Vietnam and rolled out a lending model in cooperation with partner banks, with a projected credit limit of up to US$100 million over at least three years.
Livestock exports top $628 mln in 2025 (28/01/2026)
This figure exceeding the annual target of $550 million.
This figure exceeding the annual target of $550 million.
Vietnam becomes South Korea’s key export market in ASEAN (28/01/2026)
South Korea’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to $62.8 billion, while its imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to $31.8 billion, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
South Korea’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to $62.8 billion, while its imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to $31.8 billion, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Vietnam sets sights on 8% export growth in 2026 (28/01/2026)
Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Century Synthetic Fibre inaugurates Unitex factory in Tay Ninh (28/01/2026)
Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation has marked a new milestone with the inauguration of its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation has marked a new milestone with the inauguration of its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
Kim Long Motor and BYD Battery start electric vehicle battery plant in Hue (28/01/2026)
On January 27, Kim Long Motor, in collaboration with BYD Battery, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the BYD battery manufacturing plant at Kim Long's manufacturing and assembly industrial park, with a total investment of $130 million.
On January 27, Kim Long Motor, in collaboration with BYD Battery, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the BYD battery manufacturing plant at Kim Long's manufacturing and assembly industrial park, with a total investment of $130 million.
Japanese business outlook in Vietnam turns more optimistic (28/01/2026)
Japanese businesses in Vietnam remain cautiously optimistic, with profitability expectations reaching their highest level in more than a decade, despite ongoing structural challenges.
Japanese businesses in Vietnam remain cautiously optimistic, with profitability expectations reaching their highest level in more than a decade, despite ongoing structural challenges.
Vietnamese, Korean firms seek to enhance connectivity in new context (27/01/2026)
The Business Association of Vietnamese in Korea (BAVIK) has hosted a networking event to connect members and expand its activities, bringing together representatives of ministries and BAVIK members, as well as banks, associations, businesses, and entrepreneurs of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
The Business Association of Vietnamese in Korea (BAVIK) has hosted a networking event to connect members and expand its activities, bringing together representatives of ministries and BAVIK members, as well as banks, associations, businesses, and entrepreneurs of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Vietnam – Australia innovation ties to be further strengthened (27/01/2026)
Vietnam and Australia are deepening their cooperation in innovation to accelerate the journey from research to market, driven by two-way engagement with the Australian alumni community.
Vietnam and Australia are deepening their cooperation in innovation to accelerate the journey from research to market, driven by two-way engagement with the Australian alumni community.
Foreign affairs, international integration a key and constant task: Party leader (27/01/2026)
The Party chief made the statement during a working session on January 25 with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of overseas representative missions attending the 14th National Party Congress.
The Party chief made the statement during a working session on January 25 with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of overseas representative missions attending the 14th National Party Congress.
14th National Party Congress: Chinese expert praises Vietnam’s growth targets (27/01/2026)
Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.
Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.
Data-driven risk management signals major shift in customs administration (27/01/2026)
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new circular transforming customs management through digital data-based risk assessment, easing border procedures while strengthening compliance and post-clearance oversight for import-export businesses.
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new circular transforming customs management through digital data-based risk assessment, easing border procedures while strengthening compliance and post-clearance oversight for import-export businesses.
GEVA a launchpad for Vietnam’s agricultural exports (27/01/2026)
Green Export Acceleration through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (GEVA) is expected to become a pioneering model that empowers agricultural enterprises to integrate sustainability standards into their business strategies and drive green transformation.
Green Export Acceleration through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (GEVA) is expected to become a pioneering model that empowers agricultural enterprises to integrate sustainability standards into their business strategies and drive green transformation.
Vietnam emerges as RoK’s key export market in ASEAN (26/01/2026)
Vietnam has become the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)’s key export market within ASEAN, as bilateral trade continued to expand in 2025.
Vietnam has become the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)’s key export market within ASEAN, as bilateral trade continued to expand in 2025.
Vietnam reaches record 500,000 tons in national food reserves (26/01/2026)
This total includes the standard annual plan of 220,000 tons and a supplementary 280,000 tons aimed at regulating domestic rice prices.
This total includes the standard annual plan of 220,000 tons and a supplementary 280,000 tons aimed at regulating domestic rice prices.
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