VET Exclusive
Agricultural exports' role in balancing the country's trade account
The importance of agricultural exports has been highlighted in recent times as Vietnam posts an overall trade deficit.
Vietnam Today
Vietnam - US trade expands, unlocking greater cooperation potential
According to data from the Vietnam Customs, total bilateral trade reached approximately $137.42 billion as of the end of August 2026, up 23.4% from the same period in 2025.
Banking & Finance
Govn't approves plan to modernise banking system and improve business access to credit
At least 300,000 SMEs expected to have outstanding loans with credit institutions or foreign bank branches by 2030.
Vanguard plans to invest $2.5 bln in Vietnam and retain holdings for decades
Many of these investors may have never visited Vietnam, but through globally diversified portfolios, they will have the opportunity to participate in Vietnam's sustainable growth.
Gong-striking ceremony marking the milestone of Vietnam’s stock market transitioning from "Frontier" to "Secondary Emerging" market status
Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan performed the gong-striking ceremony.
Expanding multimodal logistics infrastructure to drive down costs
Although seaports and airports have been upgraded, the movement of goods from production sites to these transport hubs still relies primarily on road transport.
Unlocking global supply chains for domestic enterprises
Vietnamese businesses are seeing their market share contract and their integration into global value chains weaken relative to foreign-invested peers, experts warned at a policy forum in Hanoi.
Green transition pressures Vietnamese packaging firms
Higher production costs, outdated technology, and stringent international green standards are putting severe pressure on domestic printing and packaging enterprises, forcing them to transform to avoid losing market share on their home turf.
Striving to capitalize on free trade agreements
The recently-released FTA Index 2025 highlights both the progress made in local implementation and the gaps still evident in businesses’ ability to turn trade commitments into tangible opportunities.