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Harnessing the public
Vietnam’s goal of posting annual double-digit economic growth would be greatly helped by translating the country’s great national unity into a development resource
Investment
Thu Dau Mot - Ho Chi Minh City metro line project approved
The entire route spans about 33.2 km, with approximately 17.7 km elevated and the remainder underground.
Business
United States imposes temporary tariffs on air compressors imported from Vietnam
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam advises involved enterprises to continue close cooperation, fully respond to subsequent questionnaires, prepare thoroughly for the DOC's on-site verification, and submit comments on the preliminary findings if necessary.
Green shifts drive new growth phase in Vietnam packaging industry
With 81.2 percent of packaging companies citing green consumer demand as a crucial growth driver, Vietnam’s packaging industry is undergoing a structural transformation in 2026, according to a survey report by Vietnam Report.
VASEP proposes tax relief to support Vietnamese seafood exporters
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has issued Official Dispatch No 152/CV-VASEP to the Ministry of Finance, the Vietnam Tax Authority, and the Vietnam Customs, highlighting tax policy bottlenecks facing seafood processing and exporting enterprises.
Hanoi welcomes 27.5 million visitors in nine months
Total tourism revenue was estimated at VND113.2 trillion ($4.3 billion), up 13.3% year on year.
Hanoi launches TikTok channel to promote OCOP products and boost e-commerce
The program aims to translate national and municipal policies on digital transformation, the digital economy and e-commerce into practical initiatives, while implementing Hanoi’s plans for developing digital commerce.
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[Interactive]: Economic overview - September 2026
An overview of Vietnam's economy in September and the first nine months of 2026
Primary foundation for high-quality FDI attraction
Industrial ecosystems need to be developed and nurtured for Vietnam to benefit from an anticipated change in FDI attraction toward high-tech projects.