Vietnam’s phone, electronics exports post strong growth in January (25/02/2026)
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
Vietnam’s foreign trade exceeds $130 bln in early 2026 (25/02/2026)
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s shrimp sector faces rising competition despite lower US anti-dumping tariffs (25/02/2026)
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Strong 2025 economic performance carries further positive momentum (24/02/2026)
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam, New Zealand seek level-up in ties (24/02/2026)
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam hosts reception for U.S. Trade Representative (24/02/2026)
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
Pangasius prices hit record highs as exports surge (13/02/2026)
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
New criteria for evaluating the maturity level of smart urban areas (13/02/2026)
The evaluation must be responsible, honest, and based on data, records, and actual results at the time of assessment.
The evaluation must be responsible, honest, and based on data, records, and actual results at the time of assessment.
Leading Singapore Asset Manager commits $10bln investment to IFC in HCM City (12/02/2026)
Vantage Point Asset Management (VPAM), a leading asset management company based in Singapore, has pledged to mobilize $10 billion from global institutional investors and strategic partners within five years into Vietnam’s International Finance Centre.
Vantage Point Asset Management (VPAM), a leading asset management company based in Singapore, has pledged to mobilize $10 billion from global institutional investors and strategic partners within five years into Vietnam’s International Finance Centre.
PM suggests to increase Vietnam-Singapore IPs to 30 in 2026 (12/02/2026)
PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong hold phone talks to discuss ways to further promote bilateral ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong hold phone talks to discuss ways to further promote bilateral ties.
HCM City sees qualitative shift in FDI with billion-dollar digital projects (25/02/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing a structural shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), marked by the emergence of billion-dollar projects in data centres, digital infrastructure and financial technology.
Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing a structural shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), marked by the emergence of billion-dollar projects in data centres, digital infrastructure and financial technology.
SK Innovation-led consortium wins $2.3 billion LNG project in Nghe An (25/02/2026)
A consortium led by South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has been appointed to develop the Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Project in Nghe An province, securing one of Vietnam's largest foreign-invested energy ventures to date.
A consortium led by South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has been appointed to develop the Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Project in Nghe An province, securing one of Vietnam's largest foreign-invested energy ventures to date.
THACO opens $70 million manufacturing complex (25/02/2026)
Truong Hai Auto Corporation has inaugurated three new factories in Danang with a total investment of $70 million, expanding its presence in the mechanics and supporting industries sector.
Truong Hai Auto Corporation has inaugurated three new factories in Danang with a total investment of $70 million, expanding its presence in the mechanics and supporting industries sector.
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou enter strategic partnership (24/02/2026)
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
Untapped potential in relations with Indonesia (24/02/2026)
Indonesia-Vietnam relations are witnessing their heyday. Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Adam M. Tugio writes about how to improve bilateral economy, trade, and investment ties even further.
Indonesia-Vietnam relations are witnessing their heyday. Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Adam M. Tugio writes about how to improve bilateral economy, trade, and investment ties even further.
Bright prospects abound in European investment (24/02/2026)
Vietnam continues to position itself as a resilient and attractive destination for European businesses. Erick Contreras, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the performance and key trends ahead for European business.
Vietnam continues to position itself as a resilient and attractive destination for European businesses. Erick Contreras, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the performance and key trends ahead for European business.
Localities ramp up budget spending on science, technology and digital transformation (13/02/2026)
Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang are among the first localities to announce the plan.
Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang are among the first localities to announce the plan.
Vietnam maintains long-term edge in APAC real estate investment wave (13/02/2026)
Savills notes that demand for Grade A office space in Asia-Pacific remains positive, particularly in emerging talent hubs such as Vietnam, India and Malaysia.
Savills notes that demand for Grade A office space in Asia-Pacific remains positive, particularly in emerging talent hubs such as Vietnam, India and Malaysia.
Vietnam real estate M&A: capital inflow projections for 2026 (13/02/2026)
For 2026, market drivers are forecasted to remain centered on legal reforms, the need for land bank accumulation, and a shift toward high-transparency, sustainable projects, and diversified product portfolios.
For 2026, market drivers are forecasted to remain centered on legal reforms, the need for land bank accumulation, and a shift toward high-transparency, sustainable projects, and diversified product portfolios.
Investment to be unlocked (13/02/2026)
Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy how the amended Law on Planning 2025 removes bottlenecks and unlocks investment for Vietnam’s long-term development.
Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy how the amended Law on Planning 2025 removes bottlenecks and unlocks investment for Vietnam’s long-term development.