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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.
New thresholds for exit bans due to tax debt proposed
The Ministry of Finance suggests imposing exit bans on individuals and business households with tax debts of VND50 million (around $2,000) or more.
Vietnam records a surplus of nearly $3.5 billion in trade with the Philippines
Rice is the key contributor to the remarkable growth in Vietnam's export turnover to the Philippines in the first 11 months of 2024.
Different outlooks for the nearing New Year
Investors are busy analyzing both emerging and ongoing factors to uncover opportunities in Vietnam during 2025 while remaining cautious of potential risks stemming from the global political and economic landscape.
HCMC high-tech park's exports nearly $20 bln
In the future, the hi-tech area aims to become a world-class smart innovation center.
Da Nang to develop three more IPs to attract investment
The central city has six industrial parks with a total area of approximately 2,300 ha, with occupancy rate reaching 88%.
Ministry proposes public investment for Quy Nhon - Pleiku Expressway
The project will span a total length of approximately 123 km, with 37.4 km in Binh Dinh and 85.6 km in Gia Lai.