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Arrangements afoot
Vietnam issuing USD-denominated government bonds would be entirely feasible given that certain preparatory stages for an international bond issuance are already underway.
Digital Biz
Da Nang wins Top digital award for data-driven governance platform
The award recognized the central city for its digital data-driven leadership and governance platform, developed from its Intelligent Operations Center (IOC), which was first launched in 2023.
Vietnam Today
PM proposes to boost cooperation in ports, logistics and green energy between Vietnam and Germany
At a meeting in Hanoi on October 14 with the First Mayor and President of the Senate of Hamburg (Germany), PM Le Minh Hung suggests making the maritime economy and seaport development priority areas in Vietnam-Germany cooperation.
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.2%
The positive forecast was based on the economy's recent postive performance.
European businesses remain confident in Vietnam despite cumulative administrative friction
While EuroCham’s Business Confidence Index remains strong at 78.3 points, its Q3 report reveals a stark analytical focus on the cumulative burden of everyday compliance, with businesses navigating an average of eight operational hurdles.
Vietnam focuses on resolving execution bottlenecks in innovation ecosystem
According to the Global Innovation Index 2026, Vietnam’s national innovation ecosystem ranked 43rd out of 139 economies, up one spot from 2025.
Rebalancing capital channels
The development of Vietnam’s green bond market has failed to keep pace with the introduction of various policies in support of green finance.
Da Nang targets full public investment disbursement
By the end of September, Da Nang had disbursed more than VND13.265 trillion ($504 million), equivalent to 77.16% of the capital allocated by the Prime Minister.
Deputy PM urges strict 'five zeroes' enforcement to lift IUU warning
Presiding over a meeting of the National Steering Committee on Combating IUU Fishing and Sustainable Fisheries Development on October 13, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung noted that lifting the yellow card a top political priority between now and year-end.