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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.
Goods valued below $39 to be taxed for express delivery starting Feb. 18
This follows Decision No. 01/2025/QD-TTg, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on January 3.
PM targets $100 bln in agro-forestry and fishery export in 2025
Export revenue of agro-forestry and aquatic products hitting record high of $62.5 billion in 2024.
Tech exports likely to outpace other sectors in the coming years
The combined export value of computers, phones, and electronic components accounted for nearly 40% of Vietnam's total export turnover in 2024, by December 15,
Proposed policies for mechanical engineering sector
Powering Vietnam’s mechanical engineering sector requires policy reform, market expansion, and investment in technology to unlock its growth potential.
Coal and mine group earns revenue of $6.58 bln in 2024
Its profit estimated at VND6.23 trillion ($243 million).
Plans for restructuring SOEs to be finalized in first quarter
Some 117 State-owned enterprises (SOEs) have their restructuring plans approved by competent authorities, accounting for 17 per cent of the total number of SOEs.