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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.
Vietnam's trade surplus with Europe & Americas exceeds $154 bln
Vietnam's exports to these markets witnessed strong growth in 2024, estimated at approximately $250 billion.
Fruit and vegetable export revenue hits record high of $7.12 bln in 2024
The figure expected to reach $8 bln this year.
Hai Phong's IPs and EZs attract $4.35 bln in FDI in 2024
Projects in the fields of high technology, processing and manufacturing, and logistics accounting for 77%.
Vietnam's 2024 retail & consumer services revenue up 9%
Nearly 17.6 million international tourists visited Vietnam, a 39.5% increase from 2023, reaching 97.6% of the pre-pandemic visitor numbers in 2019.
Role of sustainable supply chains – building a resilient future
Climate change amplifies supply chain challenges as companies worldwide prioritize sustainability. From green financing to net-zero transitions, businesses and banks like HSBC are driving innovation to tackle Scope 3 emissions and empower SMEs in the shift to a greener future.
2024 industrial production index increases 8.4%
The figure marking a record high since 2020.