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.
Vietnam’s overseas investment increased by 2.3 times in 4M
The country’s total overseas investment capital in the period included $691.1 million pledged for 74 newly licensed projects, representing a 2.6-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
When AI lacks moral comprehension
AI is capable of conducting many tasks, but there will likely remain a key role to be played by people in ensuring that output is what was sought.
Domestic gold prices continue downward trend
The prices declining sharply on the first transaction of the week.
Social housing development accelerated as urban affordability pressures mount
40 new social housing projects launched in the first four months of 2026 with nearly 37,000 apartments.
PM asks for comprehensive overhaul of foreign affairs
At a working session with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 11, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung underlined that the 14th National Party Congress identified promoting foreign affairs and international integration as a “regular and key task”, reflecting a major shift in strategic thinking and the Party’s high regard for diplomacy.