Investment
Vietnam attracts $15.2 bln in FDI in Q1
The manufacturing and processing sector taking the lead by luring $8.85 billion, accounting for 70.6%.
Investment
Three-consortium proposes $1.15 billion financial tower for Vietnam’s IFC in HCMC
A consortium comprising REE, HFIC, and VinaCapital has proposed investing $1.15 billion to develop a 99-storey financial tower in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Thiem New Urban Area, expected to become a landmark of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre.
Investment
Welcoming environment vital to attracting high-quality FDI
FDI attraction and disbursement stood out in Vietnam’s economic landscape in 2025 and the momentum has continued into 2026.
International integration must closely follow national development tasks and goals: PM
At a conference in Hanoi on April 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the importance of upholding multilateralism, promoting international solidarity to generate strength, fostering cooperation to mobilize resources and wealth, and engaging in consultations and global forums to build trust.
Vietnam posts strong 7.83% GDP growth in Q1
Growth was broadly balanced across all three major sectors of the economy with the service sector leading the expansion.
HCM City jumps 11 positions in Global Financial Centers Index
The improved standing signals meaningful gains in upgrading the financial business environment, strengthening infrastructure and deepening connectivity with international markets.
New media-trade partnership expected to boost agricultural promotion
The Agricultural Trade Promotion Center under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Vietnam Economic Times/VnEconomy signing a MoU to strengthen communications for Vietnamese agricultural products.
Ha Tinh approves a master plan for 21,000-ha Nghi Xuan urban area
The area is set to develop into a hub for economy, culture, tourism, and services, as well as a major transportation node for Vietnam's North Central region.
HCMC identifies 9 key tech pillars
The city has selected nine strategic technology groups with 26 priority product categories, ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and 5G/6G networks to blockchain, semiconductors, new energy, cloud computing, and biotechnology.