Tag: Vietnam

Vietnam officially elevated to upper-middle income status

According to the World Bank's annual country classification released on July 1, Vietnam's GNI per capita increased from $4,490 in 2024 to $4,970 in 2025, lifting the country from the lower-middle-income to the upper-middle-income category.

August 05, 2025

Negotiations on free trade deal between Vietnam and European Free Trade Association concluded

The trade deal is expected to open a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, creating a solid framework for promoting trade and investment, and expanding collaboration across sectors.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam's June inflation eases as consumer prices decline from previous month

The consumer price index (CPI) down 0.39% in June from previous month.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

A new phase of Vietnam's M&A market

Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market is entering a new phase, supported by stronger domestic capital, improving liquidity, and a more diverse deal pipeline.

August 05, 2025

Dutch-backed aluminium shipyard opens in Vietnam with European-standard production

The new facility marks a significant step for Vietnam's shipbuilding industry, with production geared towards manufacturing European-standard aluminium vessels for both the domestic market and exports.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam's online electronics sales surge 52% in first five months

Total revenue from the electronics segment across Vietnam's four largest e-commerce platforms (Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki) reaching VND8.15 trillion ($311 million) in the period.

August 05, 2025

Vietnamese manufacturing sector maintains growth in June: S&P Global report

The rise in new orders helped to support sustained growth of manufacturing production, according to the report.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam's seafood exports hit $5.8bln in 6M

The export revenue increasing 12.8% year-on-year.

August 05, 2025

Tax incentives on petroleum products extended

The policy, taking effect from July 1 through September 30, 2026, aiming to support fuel supplies and ease cost pressures on businesses and consumers.

August 05, 2025

Government orders localities to align with double-digit growth targets

Localities are required to identify new growth drivers, regularly update growth scenarios, and remove long-standing development bottlenecks.

August 05, 2025

PM asks to accelerate key transport projects

Vietnam expects to have 5,000 kilometers of expressways by 2030.

August 05, 2025

Construction ministry urges provinces to launch rental housing projects

Localities are required to break ground on at least one rental housing project.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam launches first national semiconductor chip prototyping center

The center will serve as a national hub connecting domestic chip designers with the global semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

August 05, 2025

Computers, electronic products, phones account for 38% of Vietnam's exports in 5M

Key markets including the US, China, and South Korea.

August 05, 2025

Dien Bien launches Vietnam’s first UAV low-altitude economy sandbox

The trial covering four key sectors: agriculture, logistics, healthcare and digital mapping.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam leads ASEAN in AI readiness: Microsoft study

Vietnam currently ranks first in ASEAN in the proportion of AI pioneers, with 39% of workers classified as advanced AI users—more than double the global average of 16%, according to Microsoft Vietnam’s Work Trend Index 2026 report.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam exports 1.8mln tons of cassava in 5M, earning $613.7mln

While export volume down 9.8% year-on-year, export value increased 2%, reflecting stronger prices in international markets.

August 05, 2025

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Vietnam officially elevated to upper-middle income status

Negotiations on free trade deal between Vietnam and European Free Trade Association concluded

Vietnam proposes priority procurement list for strategic semiconductor chips

Vietnam's June inflation eases as consumer prices decline from previous month

Vietnam attracts $34.65bln in FDI in 6M, up 61%

Vietnam's GDP grows 8.18% in first half of 2026

A new phase of Vietnam's M&A market

Dutch-backed aluminium shipyard opens in Vietnam with European-standard production

Vietnam's online electronics sales surge 52% in first five months

Vietnamese manufacturing sector maintains growth in June: S&P Global report

Vietnam's seafood exports hit $5.8bln in 6M

Tax incentives on petroleum products extended

Government orders localities to align with double-digit growth targets

PM asks to accelerate key transport projects

Construction ministry urges provinces to launch rental housing projects

Vietnam launches first national semiconductor chip prototyping center

Computers, electronic products, phones account for 38% of Vietnam's exports in 5M

Dien Bien launches Vietnam’s first UAV low-altitude economy sandbox

Vietnam leads ASEAN in AI readiness: Microsoft study

Vietnam exports 1.8mln tons of cassava in 5M, earning $613.7mln

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