Investment
Vietnam expands expressway network with five new routes in revised national plan
The plan expanding the country's expressway system to approximately 10,106 kilometers.
Business
Mexican distributor ESFLO MKTING to seek Vietnamese suppliers at VIS 2026
Mexico is currently Vietnam's second-largest trading partner in Latin America, while Vietnam has become Mexico's eighth-largest trading partner in Asia.
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Approaching limits towards inflation
Vietnam kept inflation broadly under control in the first half of 2026, but narrowing policy headroom is expected to make price management increasingly challenging in the months ahead.
List of high-risk artificial intelligence systems promulgated
A high-risk AI system is the system that may cause significant damage to life, health, rights and legitimate interests of organizations, individuals, national interests, public interests, and national security.
Targeted action required for higher growth
With first-half growth exceeding expectations, Vietnam now faces the tougher challenge of sustaining momentum while balancing investment, inflation, and financial stability.
Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra leads Central Steering Committee Food Safety
The Central Steering Committee for Food Safety is tasked with studying, advising, recommending, and proposing to the Prime Minister major directions and solutions to address important inter-sectoral issues related to food safety.
Fertilizer exports surge amid global supply disruptions
Cambodia remained the largest importer of Vietnamese fertilizer, with more than 330,000 tons valued at $146 million, followed by South Korea, the Philippines and Malaysia.
Vietnam records 6.3 million active economic establishments nationwide
The FDI sector recorded the highest growth rate, reaching nearly 30,000 enterprises, an 11% increase over 2024 and a 34% jump from 2020.
Drivers behind Vietnam’s first-half economic achievements
Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, Director General of the National Statistics Office at the Ministry of Finance, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy about the drivers behind Vietnam’s robust first-half economic performance, the challenges that could weigh on growth in the second half, and the policy priorities needed to achieve the country’s ambitious 2026 GDP target.