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.
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam's seafood exports hit $5.8bln in 6M
The export revenue increasing 12.8% year-on-year.
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.
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.
PM asks to accelerate key transport projects
Vietnam expects to have 5,000 kilometers of expressways by 2030.
Construction ministry urges provinces to launch rental housing projects
Localities are required to break ground on at least one rental housing project.
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.
Computers, electronic products, phones account for 38% of Vietnam's exports in 5M
Key markets including the US, China, and South Korea.
Dien Bien launches Vietnam’s first UAV low-altitude economy sandbox
The trial covering four key sectors: agriculture, logistics, healthcare and digital mapping.
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.
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.
Vietnam among top global users of Google’s AI research tool NotebookLM
Vietnam's strong adoption of NotebookLM reflects the country's growing interest in applying artificial intelligence to education, research and business activities.
Vietnam’s trade turnover nears $500bln as of June 15
The country records a trade deficit of $16.8 billion, indicating that the economy remains in an expansionary phase with businesses increasing production capacity to meet growing demand.
$6.5bln raised through G-bond auctions as of June 15
The figure equivalent to 33.7% of the 2026 target.
Over 1,230 Vietnamese hospitals adopt AI and digital technologies
The results laying a groundwork for the development of smart hospitals nationwide.
Vietnam's car imports rise strongly in 5M
Nearly 96,000 CBU automobiles were imported in the first five months of 2026, worth $2.29 billion.
Rising global shipping costs put pressure on Vietnam’s seafood exporters
Freight rates began increasing in early May and accelerated further in the second half of June.