Nearly 111,700 new enterprises established in 6M
The figure representing a year-on-year increase of 22.5%.
Vietnam welcomes nearly 12.3 million international visitors in 6M
The country targetting 25 million foreign tourists in 2026.
A foreign fund's deep involvement in Vietnam's startup ecosystem
Mr. Anuj Tandon, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures overseeing emerging markets including Vietnam, India, Türkiye, and the Middle East, spoke with Bao Binh about the fund’s investment strategy in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem and why the biggest challenge facing local startups is not technology.
Vietnam's retail sales and consumer services revenue up 12.9% in 6M
Total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue reaching over VND3.88 quadrillion ($147 billion) in the 6-month period.
Vietnam officially elevated to upper-middle income status
According to the World Bank's annual country classification released on July 1, Vietnam's GNI per capita increased from $4,490 in 2024 to $4,970 in 2025, lifting the country from the lower-middle-income to the upper-middle-income category.
Negotiations on free trade deal between Vietnam and European Free Trade Association concluded
The trade deal is expected to open a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, creating a solid framework for promoting trade and investment, and expanding collaboration across sectors.
Vietnam proposes priority procurement list for strategic semiconductor chips
The proposed policy is seen as a significant step toward creating a stable domestic market for Vietnam's semiconductor design and manufacturing industry.
Vietnam's June inflation eases as consumer prices decline from previous month
The consumer price index (CPI) down 0.39% in June from previous month.
Vietnam attracts $34.65bln in FDI in 6M, up 61%
The strong performance was driven by both new investment projects and increased capital contributions by foreign investors.
Vietnam's GDP grows 8.18% in first half of 2026
Industry and construction remained a key growth driver, benefiting from a rebound in export orders and the spillover effects of major public investment projects.
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.