Vietnam cuts special consumption tax on petrol to zero
The tax reduction taking effective from November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 as part of measures to stabilize the market.
Vietnam cuts average retail electricity price by 2% from November 1
The reduction marking the first time the average electricity price has been lowered in 20 years.
Vietnam’s stock market capitalization reaches $386 billion
The value is equivalent to 79.1% of estimated 2025 GDP.
HCM City International Financial Center targets first transactions in November
The push for early transactions must go hand in hand with full compliance with regulations on licensing, financial safety, foreign exchange management, anti-money laundering and investor protection.
Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND14.86 million ($565) per tael.
Vietnam among 20 economies with the lowest public debt ratios
Debt levels vary considerably, reflecting differences in borrowing requirements, economic conditions and public finances.
Vietnam needs integrated solutions to accelerate clean energy transition: experts
Vietnam’s favourable conditions for expanding clean energy sources, however, the energy transition still faces significant challenges.
Two new expressways proposed for northern mountainous region
Total investment capital estimated at over VND114 trillion ($4.33 billion).
Singapore grants conditional approval for renewable electricity imports from Vietnam
The project aims to deliver up to 1.3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable electricity to Singapore through a transmission corridor connecting Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore.
World Economic Forum leader praises Vietnam's strategic role in global context
The two sides expected to enhance cooperation in science and technology, innovation and business connectivity.
At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates
The reductions generally range from 1.5 to 2 percentage points per year compared with banks’ standard lending rates.
Vietnam, Singapore strengthen cooperation on corporate governance
Stronger corporate governance and professional expertise were important for attracting international capital.
Brookland fund invests $5mln in Vietnam’s manufacturer of recycled packaging
Brookland Group & Partners Limited has completed the first tranche of its investment in Miza Joint Stock Company of Vietnam.
Southeast Region attracts 35% of total bank lending
The region reporting outstanding loans of nearly VND6.8 quadrillion ($258 billion) by the end of September.
Vietnam–Poland Business Roundtable opens in Hanoi
In the first nine months of 2026, two-way trade totalled nearly $3.5 billion, an increase of 19% year on year.
Vietnam’s trade turnover reaches $945 billion by mid-October, up 31.4%
Vietnam recording a trade surplus of approximately $1.82 billion, marking its second consecutive period of export surplus.
Vietnam targets November launch of financial transactions at international financial centers
All operational preparations expected for completion in October with the aim of facilitating actual transactions from November.
HCM City and Hai Phong ports rank among world’s busiest container hubs
The two Vietnamese ports handled approximately 17.2 million TEUs in 2025, highlighting their importance to the country’s international trade and logistics network.
Vietnam and Amazon launch program to help young entrepreneurs go global
The programme targets businesses with promising products that have established domestic online sales and are seeking to expand their operations globally.
Financial support expanded for women-owned businesses through 2030
The program aims to advise and support 50,000 women-owned or women-managed businesses in accessing finance.