Tag: Vietnam

Vietnam, Denmark further boost healthcare partnership

Under the renewed partnership, Vietnam and Denmark will deepen collaboration across health economics, digital health, and the use of health data to support more effective healthcare planning, evidence-based policymaking, and long-term viability of the national health insurance system.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam's transport sector maintains strong growth in first half of 2026

In the first six months of the year, carriers transported 3.4 billion passengers, up 18.8% from the same period in 2025, while passenger traffic rose 12.2% to 170.7 billion passenger-kms.

August 05, 2025

Nearly 111,700 new enterprises established in 6M

The figure representing a year-on-year increase of 22.5%.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam welcomes nearly 12.3 million international visitors in 6M

The country targetting 25 million foreign tourists in 2026.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

Vietnam's seafood exports hit $5.8bln in 6M

The export revenue increasing 12.8% year-on-year.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

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.

August 05, 2025

PM asks to accelerate key transport projects

Vietnam expects to have 5,000 kilometers of expressways by 2030.

August 05, 2025

Most viewed

VET Exclusive

New opportunities for Hanoi’s real estate market

Digital Biz

Hanoi to digitalize 100% of employment data by 2030

Business

Vietnam's industrial output posts strongest first-half growth since 2019

Banking & Finance

Total outstanding credit reaches $764bln in 6M

Business

Chinese and Indian retail giants to visit Vietnam in search of suppliers