Powering green growth
Efforts are afoot to ensure that Vietnam has ample energy supplies for its future development while also meeting net-zero goals.
More support from IAEA for Vietnam's peaceful nuclear development
Dr. Najat Mokhtar, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), tells Ngoc Lan that the Agency is committed to continuing its support for Vietnam’s development of nuclear applications across a wide range of sectors.
Vietnam’s pangasius exports reach $1.1bln in first half
The whole year's export revenue expected to hit $2 billion.
Vietnam’s steel industry records double-digit growth in first half of 2026
Domestic and export sales of crude steel reaching 14.81 million tons during the period, a year-on-year increase of 25.5%.
Vietnam's rice exports earn $2.38bln in 6M
Rice export prices have shown signs of recovery, supported by solid demand from key markets such as the Philippines and China.
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.