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Opportunities and challenges ahead of Vietnam's economy
The positives in Vietnam’s economic performance in the first four months of 2026 were accompanied by a growing number of constraints.
Society
Hanoi plans to support residents to transit to clean vehicles
Residents will get financial assistance when switching to electric motorbikes under a draft resolution aimed at accelerating the transition from fossil fuel-powered road vehicles to clean energy alternatives.
Banking & Finance
World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) 2026 scheduled for May 19-20
This year’s program will focus on pivotal themes such as cloud-native banking, digital currencies, AI and data-driven personalization of financial services, cybersecurity management, financial inclusion, and the future of customer experience in the banking sector.
E-commerce exceeding $25 bln in 2024
Vietnam among the top ten fastest-growing e-commerce markets globally.
2024 agro-forestry and fishery production saw positive growth
The production output meeting both domestic and export demand.
Vietnam SuperPort™ advances rail logistics infrastructure with strategic partnerships
Vietnam SuperPort™ partners to enhance rail logistics and position Vietnam as a regional hub for trade and sustainability.
HCM City needs over $24 bln to achieve double-digit growth
The city's GRDP is estimated to reach VND1.78 quadrillion (over $70 billion) by the end of 2024.
Vietnam intensifies preparations for operating domestic carbon market
To facilitate participation in the carbon market, Vietnam will expedite the implementation of greenhouse gas inventories at the national, sector, and facility levels.
Weak business recovery persists despite 157,000+ new companies
A significant positive trend emerged: nearly 76,200 businesses resumed operations in 2024, a substantial 30.4% increase from 2023.