In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) ahead of Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng’s official visit to Cambodia, Col. Trần Văn Thông said the visit holds great significance as Việt Nam–Cambodia relations are flourishing comprehensively and substantively.

The EUDR will apply from December 30 this year, to medium and large operators, and from June 30 next year, to most micro and small operators.

Digital transformation should not start with the question of what technology to buy, but with the problems cooperatives need to solve.

As of the end of August 2026, credit proportion to agriculture, forestry, and fisheries accounted for 6.08 per cent; industry and construction accounted for 23.1 per cent; and trade and services accounted for 70.11 per cent.

Coteccons Construction JSC (CTD)’s revenue rose 38 per cent to VNĐ34.34 trillion in fiscal year 2026, while its profit after tax climbed 73 per cent to VNĐ788 billion.

Việt Nam’s low-altitude economy is at an early stage of development and is forecast to grow by around 13 per cent annually by 2035.

The forum titled ‘Prospects of economic, trade and investment cooperation between Việt Nam and Tanzania’ was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Monday.

As VIB marks 30 years of operations, its retail credit grew at an average annual rate of 23 per cent from 2017 to 2025, about 1.6 times the industry average.

The marathon is among the events reflecting the rapid growth of community sports in Việt Nam while encouraging a more active and healthy lifestyle.

The index hit a low session at 1,734.94 points. From its intraday low, the index recovered nearly 24 points.

After completing the day’s production of tilapia fish cakes, Trần Thị Kim Lam spends time responding to customers online.

Vietcombank is collaborating with the Hà Nội Department of Finance to explore the issuance of municipal bonds. Hà Nội’s capital raising needs during the 2027-30 period will be substantial at about VNĐ150-200 trillion, equivalent to approximately 20-30 per cent of the city’s budget revenue last year.

Vietjet, which has operated for 15 years, has been developing a hybrid airline model focused on operational efficiency and cost discipline while offering passengers greater choice in fares, amenities and services.

As one of the pioneers in data and AI adoption in Việt Nam, Techcombank has been steadily embedding AI into the core of its operations, decision-making processes and customer services.

China’s import value accounted for 17.4 per cent of Việt Nam’s total export volume over the eight-month period.

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on October 3 called on ministries, sectors and localities to more effectively tap available growth potential, remove bottlenecks and maximise growth drivers in the final months of 2026, with the aim of achieving the year’s socio-economic development targets and creating momentum for 2027.

The Ministry of Finance will expand the supply of capital and diversifying market products. It has submitted to the Government regulations on initial public offerings (IPOs) linked to listing, making it easier for businesses to list shares, while encouraging large companies with sound corporate governance to list on the stock

The project will use modern processing technology to improve the quality of export rice while making use of rice husks, a major by-product of milling, as biomass fuel.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to submit a revised Law on Electricity to the National Assembly at its October session, aiming to remove investment barriers and facilitate mobilisation of resources for power generation and grid development, said Deputy Minister Trương Thanh Hoài.

While the banking sector had made initial progress in innovation and digital transformation, financing for innovation remained inadequate, said insiders.

As Phú Quốc prepares to host APEC 2027, international hotel executives tell Việt Nam News reporter Mai Hương how the event could reshape the tourism market and why its global attention should be turned into lasting growth.

Phạm Văn Thịnh, vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the province would optimise its supply chain network, particularly to better serve major industrial parks and clusters, thereby enhancing businesses’ competitiveness and continuing to attract foreign direct investment (FDI).

Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 9.95 per cent in the third quarter over the same period last year, accelerating from growth of 8.15 per cent in the first quarter and 8.81 per cent in the second quarter.

Inflationary pressures from input costs, energy prices and other risks remain significant and are posing challenges for economic management in the coming months.

NSRP is broadening its crude supply base to reduce exposure to Middle East disruptions, while higher refining margins and increased capacity helped the refinery return to profit in 2026.

Thanh Hóa currently has 206 valid foreign-invested projects with total registered capital of about US$14 billion, ranking ninth nationwide.

Vietnamese digital securities firm deploys Kiro across more than 460 users, cutting product development time by nearly 25 per cent

The domestic market should not be viewed simply as a lifeline when exports face difficulties, but as a long-term market where companies can build brands, develop products and increase value added.

While export markets have helped Việt Nam’s wood industry build its production capacity and establish a global position, a stronger domestic market could provide an important foundation for more stable and sustainable long-term growth, industry representatives have said.

The SSC would continue to improve the regulatory framework, strengthen disclosure and corporate governance, enhance product quality and diversity, broaden the investor base and make the market more accessible to foreign investors.

The launch aims to advance science, technology, innovation and digital transformation while promoting data-driven governance in the province.

In the 2029-30 period, IPv6-only implementation will be synchronised across the entire Internet, aligning with the national roadmap.

Hà Nội has issued a plan for developing the night-time economy in the city. By 2030, the night-time economy is expected to become an important driver of the service sector, contributing around 5 per cent of the city’s GRDP and gradually increasing its share of state budget revenues.

The event discussed measures to strengthen connections between Vietnamese companies and international partners, and opportunities for local businesses to participate more deeply in the semiconductor value chain.

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 51.9 in September from August’s reading of 53.3, but despite the fall, overall business conditions have now strengthened in each of the past 15 months.

Government engagement, investor connectivity and strategic MoUs mobilising more than US$1 billion highlight the bank’s role in linking Việt Nam with international capital.

VNPRIVGRO comprises 30 stocks selected from the VNAllshare basket.

Bắc Ninh has thus far attracted $2.74 billion worth of investment in 33 semiconductor projects, including six involving semiconductors and semiconductor materials and 27 producing equipment and components.

The Vietnam Interior and Build Expo (VIBE 2026) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on September 30, bringing together businesses and professionals across the architecture, interior design and construction industries.

Post-mining areas, if restored properly using nature-based approaches, can gradually regenerate native vegetation, stabilise soils and form forest ecosystems.

After 15 years, the Priority Enterprise Programme has become an important customs reform, helping move the sector from traditional management methods toward a more modern approach. 

The High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Business Association will hold a four-day festival from October 8-11 at Lê Văn Tám Park in HCM City to mark the 30th anniversary of the High-Quality Vietnamese Goods programme, under the theme “Pride and Continuity”.

A new digital trade platform is set to give Vietnamese exporters an additional channel to connect with international buyers, combining online product information and business matching with physical trade fairs and production-site visits.

VPBank has signed a US$27 million loan agreement with JBIC, SMBC, and Joyo Bank to finance EVNNPT’s 220 kV power transmission line project.

The farmers’ access to comprehensive digital data has facilitated the effective management of production standards such as VietGAP and GlobalGAP as well as compliance with export market requirements.

Businesses can reduce administrative time and compliance costs, while citizens can monitor systems, submit feedback and receive warnings.

The development of the Mộc Bài Border Gate Economic Zone in southern Tây Ninh Province and the planned cross-border economic cooperation zone at Lào Cai International Border Gate aims to promote socioeconomic development, cross-border trade and new space for economic growth.

Taxation is not simply an expense for long-term investors who also need clear policies, predictable obligations and consistent implementation, as well as mechanisms for dialogue and resolving problems.

Adding pressure on the market, foreign investors continued to be net sellers on HoSE, offloading VNĐ293.86 billion.

In the first eight months of 2026, cashless payment transactions rose 34.56 per cent in volume and 13.26 per cent in value year-on-year. 

Việt Nam hopes US companies, including Coca-Cola, will continue expanding their long-term investment while promoting innovation, supply chains, green transition and greater value creation in Việt Nam.

The centre targets international investment in infrastructure, energy, technology, the green economy, trade and tourism.

The country is fielding one of the largest delegations among partner countries, with more than 30 companies, plus models, designers and chefs

It will bring together domestic and international textile and garment companies to showcase new solutions in automation, digital transformation and green production.

Given the strong growth in bilateral trade, the Vietnamese leader said the two economies could aim for two-way trade of US$14-15 billion by 2030 in a balanced, sustainable manner with higher added value.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm met with representatives of several Canadian businesses and corporations on the afternoon of September 25 (local time), as part of his state visit to Canada.

The Thai market is helping Vietnamese businesses improve products, meet stricter buyer requirements and gain experience for expansion into other international markets.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre is expected to become a strategic gateway connecting Vietnamese enterprises with global capital markets.

Vin Oil&Gas Global operates in the investment and trading of petroleum and oil and gas products.

Seminar participants noted that businesses should move beyond export activities by strengthening governance capacity, building partnerships and gaining a deeper understanding of the US market.

The Nanning-Cần Thơ service is expected to operate twice a month, with a transit time of about seven days.

In Hà Nội, the office market is expected to see approximately 495,000 square metres of new supply across 18 projects by 2028, primarily in the Grade A segment and concentrated in the western area, adding to the importance of differentiation among developers.

After strong fluctuations during the morning session, buying demand increased among large-cap stocks in the afternoon, helping the market return to positive territory.

The festival, now in its sixth edition, will be held at October 30 Square and is jointly organised by the Belgian Embassy in Việt Nam, the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (BeluxCham) and DEEP C Industrial Zones, with support from Hateco Group.

The latest ownership change comes as Highlands Coffee prepares for a planned initial public offering (IPO), which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

General Secretary and President Lâm highly valued the views and proposals put forward by leaders of US corporations in science and technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, finance and investment.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm met with representatives of several US corporation in New York on Wednesday afternoon (local time), as part of his trip to the US to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the

Vietjet, HDBank and Vikki Bank announced expanded cooperation with companies including Pratt & Whitney, FTAI Aviation, SKY Leasing, Citi, Standard Chartered and Mastercard.

Individual capital can be pooled and channelled back into the economy through three major groups of institutions: banks, insurers and investment funds.

The pitch was to bring global investors up to speed on Việt Nam’s macroeconomic outlook, its fiscal and monetary policy direction, and how it plans to manage public debt.

Traceability, supply-chain transparency, standards and data are becoming critical to building trust and moving up the value chain, a seminar heard on Tuesday.

The fund industry is entering a period of structural change driven by product innovation, opportunities from international capital following the market upgrade and efforts to broaden the investor base through the digitalisation and more professional investment management.

The VN-Index on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE) dropped more than 15 points, moving back towards the psychological 1,800-point level.

In term of volume, poultry meat and edible offal topped the list, accounting for 36.5 per cent of total meat imports, equivalent to nearly 217,371 tonnes.

Vietnam Post said the service is designed to help move agricultural products out of production areas more quickly, reduce intermediate handling and improve connections between producers and markets.

The meetings took place during the top Vietnamese leader’s trip to the US to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities.

The centre aims to provide a platform for Chinese and ASEAN engineers to exchange knowledge and experience, strengthen engineering capabilities and support the development of the region’s digital innovation ecosystem.

A diverse range of healthcare products, technologies and solutions in the healthcare sector are on display at the International Exhibition for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices that opened in HCM City on September 22.

HCM City is striving to promote higher-value exports, integrate logistics and adopt more enterprise-focused policies to sustain growth and make better use of free trade agreements, according to its officials.

Central and local authorities are stepping up efforts to remove bottlenecks and keep key Phú Quốc projects on schedule for APEC 2027, says Vice Chairman of the An Giang People’s Committee.

Held for the first time in Tuyên Quang, the festival runs from September 18 to 24 along Chiến Thắng Sông Lô street in Minh Xuân ward, featuring 120 booths operated by businesses and cooperatives from 17 provinces and cities nationwide.

The passenger terminal, the largest and most complex component, is over 77 per cent complete, with construction and finishing nearly 83 per cent complete, electrical systems about 94 per cent, and equipment installation about 71 per cent.

Việt Nam is creating favourable conditions for foreign companies, including US firms such as R3 Lithium, to invest and operate effectively in Việt Nam.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to instruct EVN to implement the guidance on the application of electricity tariffs to data centres consistently nationwide and maintain uninterrupted electricity supplies to data centres.

The milestone followed years of effort and reflected the significant transformation of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, supported by the development of Việt Nam’s capital market.

The airline has been expanding its international flight network and investing in newer-generation aircraft as it seeks to develop an aviation ecosystem and strengthen connections between Việt Nam and major economic and tourism centres.

The shift will help protect domestic production capacity, support exporters in maintaining and expanding overseas markets and create conditions for sustainable economic growth.

HDBank (HoSE: HDB) has once again been named among Forbes Vietnam’s Top 50 Listed Companies in 2026 at its Business Forum, held in HCM City on September 17.

Despite global market volatility and monetary pressures, UOB remains positive about Việt Nam’s growth prospects, infrastructure spending, artificial intelligence demand, exports, foreign direct investment (FDI) and tourism expected to remain key drivers.

SME credit outstanding rose 12.4 per cent from the start of 2026, faster than overall credit growth, but access to finance remains constrained by issues including collateral, financial transparency, management capacity and the ability to demonstrate cash flows.

To achieve double-digit growth during 2026-30, the economy would need a strong shift in productivity, quality, institutions and, particularly, the efficiency of resource allocation.

As discovery commerce continues to expand rapidly in Việt Nam, stronger knowledge of e-commerce law and taxation is seen as vital to nurturing a new generation of professional and responsible content creators.

As Việt Nam is shifting towards a green and circular economy to maintain competitiveness and participate effectively and sustainably in global value chains, experts emphasised that a sufficiently clear and efficient legal environment is needed to create momentum for businesses to make the transition.

Digitalisation and the green transition were two other long-term trends reshaping global supply chains.

Representatives of leading Polish manufacturers of agricultural and forestry machinery have expressed strong interest in Việt Nam’s potential in both furniture manufacturing and mechanical engineering and manufacturing.

The index climbed above 1,837 points during the morning and was still hovering around 1,830 points at the beginning of the afternoon trade.

DATC will support the restructuring of State-owned enterprises and other economic sectors through the receipt, purchase and processing of debts and assets as directed by the Government and Prime Minister.

Central Group plans to invest a further US$1.5 billion in Việt Nam, expanding its retail and property businesses over the next 10–15 years.