Vietnam's auto sales surge 38% in September
Over 35,000 cars were sold in September.
Vietstock 2026 to showcase livestock technologies from 40 countries and territories
The event, scheduled in HCM City on October 21-23, aims to serve as a networking platform for businesses, suppliers, farmers, experts and other stakeholders in livestock production, animal feed and meat processing.
Finance ministry proposes extending car import tax incentives through 2032
The move aims at giving businesses greater policy certainty for production and investment planning.
Construction and real estate sectors record strong growth in new business registrations
The two sectors witness19,513 new businesses entering the market in the first nine months of 2026.
Industrial park real estate profits expected to rise sharply in 2027
After slowing in 2025 amid tariff-related uncertainty, demand for industrial land rebounded strongly in the second quarter of 2026.
Real estate bond issuance surges 126% in 9M
Total bond issuance in the nine-month period reaching VND149.5 trillion ($5.7 billion).
Malaysia recognises five Vietnamese Halal certification bodies
With five recognised bodies, Vietnam ranks third globally by the number of JAKIM-approved Halal certification organisations, behind Australia and Japan.
R&I upgrades Vietnam’s foreign-currency issuer rating to investment grade
Vietnam’s economic growth outlook remained a key strength underpinning its credit profile, according to R&I.
Vietnam targets AI-powered productivity growth through embodied AI
Under the national AI strategy, Vietnam aims to build an AI economy accounting for about 6% of GDP, and achieve $5 billion in AI product exports.
Vietnam shifts FDI strategy toward high-tech investment and stronger domestic linkages
Vietnam has attracted more than $570 billion in FDI over nearly four decades.
Vietnam's securities accounts surpass 14.1 million
Domestic individual investors overwhelming the market with around 14 million accounts.
Criteria set for special economic zones and free trade zone
Newly-issued Decree No. 378/2026/ND-CP provides detailed regulations and implementation measures for the Law on Urban Development,
Vietnam’s electricity output rises 9.3% in 9M
Total electricity generated and imported across the national system reached 265.79 billion kWh in the first nine months of 2026.
New incentives proposed to boost tourism as key economic sector
Corporate income tax would be exempted for two years, followed by a 50% reduction in tax payable for the next three years on income generated from products created under new tourism models.
Transport sector maintains double-digit growth
Road transport accounting for the overwhelming majority of freight volume in the first nine months of the year.
Infineon opens new office in Ho Chi Minh City, deepening semiconductor commitment
The German company's new office reflects its confidence in Vietnam’s long-term growth potential.
Vietnam welcomes more than 17.7 million foreign visitors in 9M
The country has achieved nearly 71% of its target of welcoming 25 million international visitors in 2026.
Hanoi leads Vietnam’s 2026 Provincial Innovation Index
The Provincial Innovation Index (PII) provides data and evidence to help local authorities design and implement measures to improve the effectiveness of innovation activities and strengthen their innovation ecosystems.
Vietnam calls for stronger business-led innovation to drive growth
A ceremony was held on October 4 to mark the National Innovation Day 2026 under the theme “Innovation – The Driving Force for Development of the Entire Society”.
Vietnam’s seafood exports hit $9.1 billion in 9M
Shrimp remaining the country’s leading seafood export with total export turnover of $3.75 billion in the first nine months of 2026.