Domestic gold prices continue downward trend
The prices of SJC-branded gold bars dropping by VND6-7 million ($228-$266) per tael on July 23.
Real estate leads Vietnam's M&A market with $322mln in deals in June
In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam's M&A market recording 126 announced transactions, with a combined disclosed value of $2.43 billion.
CP Group plans investment expansion in Vietnam
The Thai group aims to support the development of modern agriculture, digital transformation and the application of AI, while building a more sustainable agriculture-to-food value chain.
Industrial real estate market in northern Vietnam maintains growth momentum in H1 2026
The growth supported by new supply, stable leasing demand and strong absorption of industrial land.
Vietnam's international air passenger traffic rises 15.4% in 6M
International air passenger traffic reaching 26.2 million in the first six months of 2026.
Vietnam remains a solid economic performer
Three major international institutions all see Vietnam staying among Asia’s fastest-growing economies despite rising external risks.
Early achievement of a development goal
The World Bank has officially reclassified Vietnam as an upper-middle-income country, four years earlier than anticipated.
Vietnam, IAEA underscore importance of nuclear science and technology cooperation
Vietnam is currently implementing 19 cooperation projects with the IAEA in areas including agriculture, healthcare, nuclear safety and security, physics, and chemistry.
Financial architecture for economic growth
As Vietnam looks to modernize its growth model, policymakers are betting that International Financial Centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang can help channel the capital needed to power the country’s next stage of economic development.
Q2 European business confidence in Vietnam climbs to near seven-year high
This quarter's confidence index rose to 79.7 points, just 0.3 point below the seven-year peak of 80.0 recorded in late 2025.
Government bond issuance reaches $6.94 billion in 6M
The figure equivalent to 36.5% of the annual target.
Auto sales rise 15% in first half as hybrid vehicle demand surges
Vietnam's total sales reaching 187,833 vehicles in the period.
Vietnam’s working age people reach nearly 70 million
The figure accounts for almost 63% of the country’s population.
Vietnam, EFTA conclude free trade agreement negotiations
The move paving the way for stronger trade, investment and broader economic cooperation between the two sides.
Vietnam’s online electronics and home appliance sales reach $395mln in 4M
The figures underscoring the continued expansion of Vietnam's e-commerce sector.
PM orders faster disbursement of national target program funds
Four national target programs cover new rural development; sustainable poverty reduction and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas; cultural development; healthcare, population and development; and the modernisation and improvement of education and training.
UOB raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP Growth forecast to 8.5%
The country's first-half GDP growth reaching 8.18%.
Tourism sector focuses on international market expansion
Vietnam targets to welcome 25 million international visitors and generate VND1.125 quadrillion ($43 billion) in tourism revenue in 2026.
Deputy PM calls for stronger crackdown on smuggling and counterfeit goods
The fight against smuggling, commercial fraud, counterfeit products and intellectual property infringement must remain a continuous task for the entire political system.
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports rise 18% in 6M
Fruit and vegetable export revenue hitting $3.65 billion in the first six months of 2026.