Business
Top 500 largest enterprises in Vietnam announced
Around 68% of enterprises in the list recorded revenue growth, from VND4.74 quadrillion ($180.6 billion) in 2022 to VND5.57 quadrillion in 2025.
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National conference on the Government and localities’ 2025 performance held
At the January 8 conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored the need to bolster strategic autonomy, consolidate national defense – security, improve the economy’s self-reliance and resilience, and proactively respond to external shocks.
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Party leader calls for decisive mindset shift from administration to development creation
Addressing a national conference reviewing the Government’s performance in 2025 and outlining tasks for 2026, held on January 8, Party General Secretary To Lam commended the Government, ministries, local authorities, the business community, and the people at home and abroad for their concerted efforts and achievements in 2025 and throughout the 2021–2025 period.
How to develop low-altitude economy?
Dr. Nguyen Thi Hai Hang, Director of the Vietnam Aviation Academy under the Ministry of Construction, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy of the potential in promoting the low-altitude economy.
Transport sector records positive growth in 2025
Cargo and passenger transport increasing 14.6% and 22.2%, respectively.
PM asks to accelerate nuclear power plants
The nuclear power plants are expected to meet the country’s development requirements in the new era.
Banks to tighten collateral and credit rating criteria
Risk management criteria, particularly the requirements for "collateral" and "minimum credit rating," are expected to be slightly tightened.
VIFTA implementation plan approved
The Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement took effect on November 17, 2024, becoming Israel's first FTA with a Southeast Asian country and Vietnam's first trade pact with a partner in the Middle East.
HCMC defines key pillars for double-digit 2026 growth target
To achieve a GRDP growth target of over 10% in 2026, the southern city will continue to focus on three traditional growth drivers: production, consumption, and exports.