Banks asked to prioritize capital for production and business activities
More than 20 banks have announced preferential credit programs for businesses and priority sectors.
PM calls on Airbus to explore aircraft maintenance centers in Vietnam
PM Le Minh Hung meeing with Mr. Wouter van Wersch, President of Airbus International, in Hanoi on November 4.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports exceed $63b in 10M
Key export markets including China, US and Japan.
Exports of hardware and electronics surge 108% in October
Total export value hitting $30.68 billion.
Vietnam and Russia expand cooperation in next-generation nuclear technology research
The new MoU between the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (Vinatom) and Russia’s International Research Centre based on the MBIR reactor is expected to give Vietnamese scientists access to one of the world’s most advanced high-flux fast-neutron research facilities, strengthening research capabilities in materials, nuclear fuel and reactor technologies…
Vietnam unveils first domestically designed security chip
Testing showed that the chip can encrypt and decrypt data approximately 15 times faster than a purely software-based solution performing the same tasks.
Electricity output and imports rise 9.8% in 10M
Totol output reaching $297.4 billion kWh in the first ten months of 2026.
CPI rises 4.57% in first 10M of 2026
Transport sector making the biggest contribution to the overall CPI increase, driven by petrol price hike.
Vietnam’s FDI attraction hits $54.85 billion in 10M
This marking the highest level recorded since 2009.
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.