Investment
Vietnam's 2025 budget deficit narrows by 15.1% against forecast
The 2025 state budget deficit accounts for only 3.1% of GDP, significantly lower than the projected 3.8%.
Investment
FDI firms urged to boost tech transfers, source more local suppliers
The Government has been rolling out multiple programs to strengthen domestic corporate capacity, starting with continued institutional reform.
Investment
Vietnam pushes EAEU pact update toward $15 billion trade with Russia
Vietnam has called for accelerating negotiations to amend the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (VN-EAEU FTA) to facilitate trade and investment, alongside expanding energy and science-technology cooperation toward a $15 billion bilateral trade target with Russia.
Vietnam proposes priority procurement list for strategic semiconductor chips
The proposed policy is seen as a significant step toward creating a stable domestic market for Vietnam's semiconductor design and manufacturing industry.
Vietnam PM urges JBIC to expand financial support for strategic projects
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also called for JBIC’s support in enhancing Vietnam’s economic autonomy and resilience by promoting Japanese investment in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, batteries, new materials, critical minerals, and high-tech industries.
Vietnam attracts $34.65bln in FDI in 6M, up 61%
The strong performance was driven by both new investment projects and increased capital contributions by foreign investors.
Vietnam's GDP grows 8.18% in first half of 2026
Industry and construction remained a key growth driver, benefiting from a rebound in export orders and the spillover effects of major public investment projects.
CAAV proposes adding 5 airports and removing 2 from national master plan
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed adding five airports—Gia Binh, Tho Chu, Van Phong, Mang Den, and Ninh Binh—to the national master plan, while simultaneously removing Bien Hoa and Hai Phong international airports from the civil aviation system
In need of a more streamlined regulatory framework for investment
Swedish enterprises remain committed to Vietnam and confident in its future but wish to see longstanding regulatory frustrations addressed.