VET Exclusive
Vietnam’s industrial production maintains strong momentum
Last year’s results for Vietnam’s industrial sector paint a rosy picture for performance in the years ahead.
Business
Vietnam remains Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner
Singapore’s exports to Vietnam rose 13.6% to SGD3 billion, while its imports from Vietnam surged 100.5% to SGD1.6 billion in January.
Green Economy
Directive issued to accelerate climate-resilient and green urban development
A key highlight of the Directive is the focus on financial support. The Ministry of Finance will research green financial mechanisms specifically designed to support vulnerable cities.
Vietnam remains attractive to foreign investors
Foreign investors continued to eye Vietnam positively in 2025 amid intense investment completion at the regional level and ongoing global headwinds.
Plan released for effective enforcement of amended Law on Technology Transfer
The implementation timeline will align with the roadmap following the issuance of the Decree detailing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH13) and the amended Law (No. 115/2025/QH15) to ensure synchronized enforcement.
VIATT 2026: over 450 enterprises to drive breakthroughs with technology and green textiles
The exhibition will feature nearly 1,000 booths from over 450 domestic and international enterprises representing 21 countries and territories.
Vietnam’s cashew exports continue to surge in early 2026
The primary driver for this growth was the high demand during the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), particularly in the Chinese market, where partners significantly increased imports of processed cashews for holiday consumption.
For Vietnam’s higher Global Startup Ecosystem Index
Vietnam is seeing continual improvements in its startup ecosystem and has posted consecutive annual increases in global and regional rankings.
Shared responsibility for a trust-based tax system
Enterprises have responded to tax authorities reforming their operations by improving compliance but issues remain.