Government team established for international economic and trade negotiations
The move aiming to strengthen coordination and oversight of Vietnam’s international negotiations, agreements, and commitments.
Synergy promotion for FDI, domestic enterprises encouraged
Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang delivered a keynote address at the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum, highlighting that new-generation FDI should work with Vietnam to create new value and capabilities.
Base salary and pensions to increase from July 1
The base salary for public employees and armed forces will raise to VND2.53 million ($96.2) per month.
For mutual benefits
Vietnam should better recognize its strengths and appeal when negotiating deals with foreign investors to ensure that everyone benefits.
Qualitative refinement of investment
Vietnam has long been pursuing a strategy for reconstructing its investment ecosystem as circumstances evolve.
Who benefits from FDI projects?
A means of calculating the actual value for Vietnam from specific FDI projects is very much needed as the country moves into a new era of development.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to focus on peace, prosperity, people-centered development
Initiated by Viet Nam, the Forum was designed to create an open, inclusive and forward-looking space for leaders, scholars and business representatives to discuss strategic issues facing ASEAN and the region, according to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson.
Vietnam’s aviation rebound fuels tourism growth amid rising global challenges
Growth has continued into 2026, with passenger numbers rising 16.4% year-on-year in the first quarter.
Shift from quantity to quality foreign investment
Global events offer Vietnam the opportunity to consolidate a move from quantity to quality in FDI attraction and use.
PM asks for further simplification of administrative procedures
The move aiming to reduce bureaucratic burdens on citizens and businesses, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of achieving double-digit economic growth.
Opportunities and challenges ahead of Vietnam's economy
The positives in Vietnam’s economic performance in the first four months of 2026 were accompanied by a growing number of constraints.
Vietnam expected to retain position as world’s second-largest coffee producer in 2025/26 crop
The country's coffee export revenue reached $3.6 billion in the first four months of 2026.
Vietnamese agricultural exporters advised to adapt to new regulations from China
China introduces new import regulations and updated sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.
Car sales hit 126,800 in first four months of 2026
The figure representing a year-on-year increase of 25%.
Public investment disbursement remains low
As of May 7, total public investment disbursement reaching VND153.9 trillion (approximately $5.9 billion), equivalent to 15.2% of the annual plan assigned by the Prime Minister.
Real estate market in face of a great many changes
Vietnam’s real estate market is likely to experience a great many changes over the course of 2026, with a host of factors coming into play.
White Book on Vietnam Taxation 2026 released
The first publication of its kind offering a comprehensive overview of the country’s tax policies and administration.
The role of public investment in technological development
Public investment has a crucial role to play in technological development, particularly in fields where private capital is reluctant to become involved initially.
Vietnam eyes official launch of crypto asset market in Q3 2026
The market operating under a framework designed to ensure safety and transparency.
More export opportunities from the UK for Vietnamese firms, despite high compliance barriers
Vietnam-UK bilateral trade reaching approximately $9.3 billion in 2025, up 10% year-on-year.