Vietnam’s cashless payment transactions rise 34.3% in first half
The total number of cashless payment transactions exceeding 15 billion, with a combined value of more than VND190 quadrillion ($7.27 trillion)
National Committee on Aviation Security and Facilitation established
The committee is tasked with studying and proposing policies, mechanisms and solutions to improve aviation security and facilitation, while monitoring the implementation of international civil aviation treaties to which Vietnam is a party.
Ha Tinh approves detailed plan for Vung Ang LNG storage facility
The central province's North Central LNG Storage Facility is designed to become a major LNG transshipment hub in central Vietnam, featuring integrated storage facilities and technical infrastructure for receiving, storing and supplying LNG to gas-fired power plants in the region.
Australian tourists to Vietnam up 22.5% in 7M
Australian arrivals reaching approximately 397,000 in the first 7 months of 2026, representing a 22.5% increase from the same period last year.
Central bank calls for preferential loans for SMEs to support growth
Lending rates at least 1 percentage point lower than commercial banks’ average lending rates for loans of the same maturity.
Ha Tinh approves four wind power projects
Total investment capital estimated at VND7.8 trillion ($296 million).
Australian businesses looking at trade and investment with Vietnam
Mr. Sam Conroy, President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), tells Linh Ngoc that Australian businesses continue to look at trade and investment with Vietnam but also flag certain concerns.
HCMC K-Brand Expo 2026 focusing on technology and AI
The expo aims to provide a comprehensive platform for business cooperation and investment between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.
HCM City emerges as APAC data center investment hotspot
Ho Chi Minh City, with a total data centre supply of 68 megawatts (MW), is gradually strengthening its position on the regional data centre map.
National special program on science, technology and innovation for strategic technologies approved
Vietnam expected to master at least four strategic technologies in the 2026–2030 period.
Da Nang approves $240mln investment to complete Lien Chieu Port infrastructure
The project is expected to provide a foundation for completing one of Vietnam's key strategic seaports while supporting the development of a major logistics hub in central Vietnam.
New regulations for streamlining seafood exports to US and accelerating digital fisheries management
The new circular will officially take effect on September 19, 2026.
Vietnam's coffee exports reach $5.45 billion in 7M
An estimated 1.2 million tons of coffee were exported in the first seven months of 2026.
Vietnam's seafood exports top $6.7bln in 7M
The result reinforcing expectations that the industry will exceed its $12 billion export target this year.
Vietnam launches Global AI Experts Network to strengthen innovation and talent development
The network is designed to attract, connect and sustain the participation of Vietnamese AI experts across the globe while creating a mechanism for international-standard knowledge transfer, mentorship and training to enhance the quality of Vietnam's AI workforce.
Vietnam welcomes 13.9 million foreign visitors in 7M
The country targetting 25 million international visitors for 2026.
Diplomatic sector helps create favorable external environment for development: PM
Diplomacy has also contributed to mobilizing external resources, expanding markets, attracting investment, and promoting sci-tech and innovation, thereby supporting productivity gains, economic restructuring and sustainable development, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung told the plenary session of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi on August 4.
Casting a wider net for seafood exports
A focus on expanding export markets, further developing key seafood products, and introducing regulatory changes is seen as taking Vietnam’s exports to the next level after promising results in the first half of the year.
Vietnam's outstanding credit exceeds $770bln as lending supports economic growth
Lending continuing to be directed primarily toward production, business activities and priority sectors.
125,900 new enterprises established in 7M
The total registered capital of newly established businesses reaching over VND1.51 quadrillion (approximately $58 billion), up 63.6% year-on-year.