Investment
HCM City disburses 41.2% of 2026 public investment capital
The southern city’s total public investment plan for 2026 stands at VND147.6 trillion ($5.6 billion).
Investment
For greater impact of public investment on GDP growth
Public investment must be accelerated and efficiency improved if it is to contribute to Vietnam posting double-digit GDP growth in 2026.
Investment
HCMC to launch, inaugurate 16 major projects in celebration of National Day
Among the transport projects, the Thu Thiem–Long Thanh railway has the largest investment, estimated at VND134 trillion ($5.1 billion).
Macro-economic stability remains particularly important
Preserving macro-economic stability takes on particular importance as Vietnam goes about posting double-digit average annual GDP growth in the 2026-2030 period.
At least 3–5 national materials research centers are to be established by 2028
The target is set by the conclusion of the Politburo on the development of materials industry.
HCM City attracts $9.8 billion in FDI in 7M, up 44.5%
The southern metropolis targets to lure $11 billion in FDI in 2026.
Crucial policy direction of the financial market reform
The development of infrastructure bonds has been included in Vietnam’s financial market reform agenda and are geared toward financing projects with long-term investment horizons.
Phu Tho province breaks ground on five key projects worth $290m
The largest is Thinh Minh Industrial Park, covering nearly 430 hectares with investment of over VND4.8 trillion ($182 million).
UK hopes to deepen cooperation in various aspects
On the sidelines of the UK-Vietnam High-Level Conference in Hanoi on August 12, H.E. Iain Frew, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Vietnam, told VnEconomy / Vietnam Economic Times about Vietnam-UK cooperation in technology, strengthening multifaceted collaboration, and developing financial technology...