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Amplifying economic value
Developing the space and low-altitude economies could provide Vietnam with an additional means of reaching its double-digit growth ambitions.
Business
Agro-forestry-fishery exports reach nearly $49.31 bln in 8M
Vietnam generated nearly $49.31 billion from agricultural, forestry, and aquatic exports in January-August, up 7 percent year-on-year.
Business
Retail and service revenue up 13.3 percent in Jan-Aug
Balanced recovery and robust growth across retail, accommodation, catering, and travel services have driven dynamic expansion in Vietnam’s services sector.
Construction of 963-unit social housing project kicks off in Da Nang
Total investment capital estimated at VND1.3 trillion (about $49 million).
Pepper exports surpass $1 bln mark; value chain standardization key to maintaining top spot
The US continues to be Vietnam's largest export market. During this seven-month period, the country exported 41,474 tons to the US, totaling $299.31 million, an increase of 26.6% in volume and 20.6% in value year-on-year.
Vietnam’s CPI rises 4.45% in first eight months of 2026
Housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials recording the largest increase.
New business registered capital up 36.2 percent to $68.6 bln in Jan-Aug
Total registered capital surged 36.2 percent to nearly VND1.7 quadrillion ($65.4 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, with the average capital per newly established enterprise rising 26.4 percent to VND12.4 billion ($475,137).
Vietnam’s trade turnover hits record over $770 bln in first 8 months of 2026
For the first eight months of 2026, the total import-export turnover reached $770.14 billion — the highest level ever recorded for this period — an increase of 28.7% year-on-year; exports rose 22.4%, while imports grew 35.3%.
Vietnam’s top 100 SOEs for state budget contribution unveiled
According to the STATE 100 data, the total budget contribution from these top 100 SOEs, after excluding double-counted figures between parent companies and subsidiaries, accounts for approximately 16% of Vietnam’s total national budget revenue.