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.
PM Hung urges Australia to bolster trade and investment ties
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed that Vietnam and Australia implement "breakthrough measures" to increase bilateral trade turnover to $20 billion and double two-way investment in the near future.
Vietnam proposes formation of green agricultural trade alliance
CSR-AFTA is not a negotiating mechanism nor does it impose new legal obligations on nations. Instead, it is designed as a voluntary, open, and inclusive cooperation platform.
Transformative Potential of Vietnam's economy
Mr. Matt Western MP, UK Trade Envoy to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, tells Ngoc Lan about the UK’s expertise in promoting a sustainable energy transition and supercharging an innovation-driven economy in Vietnam.
Vietnam updates 2026 growth scenarios, outlines core measures for rest of year
A notable highlight of the Government's new resolution is the requirement to continue managing fiscal policy in a "focused and targeted expansionary" direction to support economic growth.
Major works kicked off for 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City's name
The large-scale projects slated for commencement have all previously received investment policy approval from the City People's Council.
AtkinsRéalis and CANDU Technology: Nuclear Solutions for Energy Security and Net-Zero Ambitions
AtkinsRéalis, the Canadian company behind CANDU nuclear technology, is advancing next-generation nuclear solutions to strengthen energy security and support net-zero goals. In an interview with Vietnam Economic Times/VnEconomy, Dr. Sara Supa-Amornkul shared her views on the prospects for nuclear cooperation between Vietnam and Canada...