Investment
Vietnam's registered FDI rises 58% to $38.1 bln in 7M
Vietnam licensing 2,429 new projects with combined registered capital of $21.05 billion in the first seven months of 2026.
Investment
Nghe An approves over $4.2bln in new investment projects
The central province has attracted 25 projects with a combined registered capital of more than VND110.45 trillion (approximately $4.2 billion).
Investment
Vietnam highlighted as a rising investment destination at ASEAN Conference 2026
As ASEAN seeks to strengthen its role amid a more fragmented global economy, Vietnam was placed in the spotlight at the ASEAN Conference 2026, with business leaders pointing to the country's transition toward higher-value investment, major infrastructure development, and financial market reforms as key drivers of its next growth phase.
Corporate bond issuances top $11.34 bln in 7M
Bank bonds dominating the market, accounting for 75%.
Government approves national data strategy
The strategy aims at developing a comprehensive database system to foster innovation and strengthen international data cooperation.
$3.8 mln asset threshold set for domestic banks in International Financial Center
To establish a commercial bank in the IFC, a wholly domestically-owned bank must have minimum total assets of VND100 trillion ($3.8 billion); a wholly foreign-owned bank must have at least VND10 billion (over $380,000) in assets, while a foreign bank branch's parent must possess minimum total assets of VND20 billion (nearly $760,500).
Vietnam, UK deepen cooperation in semiconductor
Semiconductor serves as a foundation for expanded cooperation between the two countries in areas such as AI, digital healthcare, digital education, and fintech.
Gia Lai boosts agricultural exports to Chinese market
The two sides reached a strong consensus on the need to build direct connection channels to reduce intermediaries and to promote cooperation in the logistics sector.
250 projects inaugurated, starting work to mark 80th National Day anniversary
The event was held at the National Exposition Centre as the main venue, connected with 79 other sites across the 34 provinces and cities via teleconferencing.