Việt Nam has completed preparations to launch its first domestic carbon exchange on June 29, marking a key step in the country’s efforts to develop a carbon market and support its greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments.

It becomes pressing for the ASEAN’s furniture industry to strengthen regional cooperation to build transparent and sustainable timber supply chains as export markets impose stricter environmental, traceability and sustainability standards, experts said on June 26.

Đắk Lắk Province unveiled its revised master plan for 2021-30, with a vision to 2050 at a ceremony held in Tuy Hoà Ward on June 27 alongside an investment promotion programme seeking more than VNĐ1 quadrillion (US$38 billion) in registered investment for 257 projects.

The Vietnam Coffee Festival 2026 opened at the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore on June 26, bringing together producers, importers, distributors and industry associations from both nations, including the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association and the Singapore Coffee Association.

Việt Nam welcomes and encourages US enterprises to expand their investment in high-tech industries and other sectors with high added value, Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng said while receiving Jeff Place, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Coherent Corp in Hà Nội on June 26.

Also providing support to the market, foreign investors returned to net buying, with a net purchase of roughly VNĐ330 billion on HoSE.

Determining an appropriate reserve level, designing a suitable stockpiling model and defining the responsibilities of the Government and the private sector would depend on Việt Nam’s legal and policy framework, said the JICA expert.

The Ministry of Construction has asked each province and city to begin construction of at least one rental housing project with budget funds in June and prepare development plans for the sector through 2030.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng has asked for flexible price management scenarios and careful assessment of inflationary impacts to keep inflation under control while supporting economic growth.

Slow capital disbursement remains a major obstacle to implementing Resolution 57, despite expanded funding and continued institutional reforms to support science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc on June 25 outlined seven groups of key solutions aimed at sustaining export growth and supporting Vietnam’s ambition of achieving double-digit economic expansion in the 2026-30 period.

Việt Nam and the United States (US) on June 26 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange customs data electronically in real time in a move to facilitate bilateral trade, strengthen supply chain security and combat customs frauds amid rapidly increasing trade flows between the two countries.

Vietnam Airlines will receive and put into service two additional Airbus aircraft from June 26 to mid-July, adding nearly 23,000 seats per month to meet passengers’ rising demand.

The Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ hopes to strengthen cooperation with Chinese partners in industry, trade, science and technology, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Lê Quang Tùng said during a meeting with a delegation led by Chinese Ambassador to Việt Nam He Wei on June 25.

Việt Nam should simplify certification requirements for green projects and build a digital data platform for environmental data to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access green loans, experts said at a conference on June 23.

The benchmark index briefly moved closer to 1,900 points before narrowing the gain to 9 points and closing at 1,878 points.

Indonesia is emerging as one of the most promising export destinations for Vietnamese products thanks to its vast consumer market, rapidly growing middle class and increasing demand for processed and health-oriented foods.

Việt Nam needs to accelerate the development of a unified national database for farming areas to comply with the European Union’s anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and support the digital transformation of agriculture, experts said at a conference on Tuesday.

Secretary of the Cần Thơ Party Committee Lê Quang Tùng proposed expanding collaboration in education and training, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, during his meeting with Indian Ambassador to Việt Nam Tshering Wangchuk Sherpa.

A delegation of 11 Vietnamese enterprises is participating in the 2026 Korea Import Expo being held from June 23 to 25 at in Seoul, South Korea, under a programme organised by the High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Business Association and the Business Studies and Assistance Centre.

The central city, in co-operation with the World Bank (WB) and the Swiss Cooperation Office (SECO) in Việt Nam, officially launched two use-case platforms developed by the Disruptive Technologies for Public Asset Governance (DT4PAG) project – the Đà Nẵng Public Buildings Management System (PBMS) and downtown Hải Châu Ward’s Spatial

Hateco Group and Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation in port operations, logistics and supply chain infrastructure to strengthen Việt Nam’s position in global trade.

Việt Nam and Canada on Tuesday launched a new blended finance initiative designed to unlock private investment for climate enterprises, marking another milestone in bilateral cooperation to promote green growth, innovation and sustainable private sector development.

Disbursement reached VNĐ227.2 trillion (US$8.73 billion) as of June 4, equal to 22.4 per cent of the Prime Minister’s annual plan, the Ministry of Finance said. That was up from VNĐ198.4 trillion a week earlier, meaning more than VNĐ28.8 trillion was disbursed in the May 29–June 4 period alone, about

Việt Nam took another step towards launching its domestic carbon market on Monday, as key Government agencies and market operators signed a series of cooperation agreements to support the operation of the country’s carbon exchange.

VN-Index on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose by 33.38 points, or 1.83 per cent, to 1,858 points. 

Despite the decline there will be still pressure in the future due to the high gap between credit growth and deposit growth, according to analysts.

Caroline Vik, Chief Policy Officer at the US International Development Finance Corporation, said the corporation focuses on areas where Việt Nam’s development priorities align with its own investment objectives.

Vietnam Report released its 2026 rankings of the country’s 10 most reputable commercial banks on June 22, with an awards ceremony slated for August in Hà Nội.

The Ministry of Construction is reviewing adjustments to the national airport development plan for 2030 (with a vision to 2050) that would increase the number of airports nationwide from 22 to 32 by 2030 and 35 by 2050.

The shift reflects changing consumer behaviour, with convenience, entertainment and personalised experiences becoming as important as price in purchasing decisions.

Việt Nam’s stock market could receive between $1 billion and $1.5 billion in foreign capital during the initial phase after an upgrade, with cumulative inflows potentially exceeding $5 billion over the following five years.

Around 70 per cent of planned issuances have yet to be carried out, suggesting that both capital-raising pressure and the market’s ability to absorb new shares could increase significantly in the second half of the year.

The region stretching from Nghệ An to Quảng Trị is home to some of the country’s largest cement producers and enjoys favourable access to seaports.

Tây Ninh wishes to become a trusted partner of the Belgium business community, particularly in areas such as circular economy, clean energy, environmental technology, biotechnology and advanced agriculture.

Tây Ninh wishes to become a trusted partner of the Belgium business community, particularly in areas such as circular economy, clean energy, environmental technology, biotechnology and advanced agriculture.

As Southeast Asia accelerates economic connectivity, digital transformation and green growth, the country is strengthening its position as a key manufacturing, logistics and digital trade hub, helping to create new growth space for the region.

As Southeast Asia accelerates economic connectivity, digital transformation and green growth, the country is strengthening its position as a key manufacturing, logistics and digital trade hub, helping to create new growth space for the region.

The signing marked a new step forward in enhancing connectivity between Czech state management agencies and the Vietnamese business community and household businesses, helping citizens gain faster and more accurate access to legal regulations related to business activities in the Czech Republic.

The signing marked a new step forward in enhancing connectivity between Czech state management agencies and the Vietnamese business community and household businesses, helping citizens gain faster and more accurate access to legal regulations related to business activities in the Czech Republic.

The free trade zone will be developed as a modern integrated complex combining manufacturing, logistics, trade, services, innovation and the digital economy.

The free trade zone will be developed as a modern integrated complex combining manufacturing, logistics, trade, services, innovation and the digital economy.

The first shipment to Japan not only reflects Vĩnh Thành Đạt’s efforts to enhance the value of Vietnamese eggs but also opens new opportunities for processed egg products to access demanding international markets.

The first shipment to Japan not only reflects Vĩnh Thành Đạt’s efforts to enhance the value of Vietnamese eggs but also opens new opportunities for processed egg products to access demanding international markets.

BIDV (BID) was the market’s most negative influencer, erasing 1.45 points from the VN-Index.

Rather than competing directly with mature centres such as Singapore or Hong Kong, Việt Nam should focus on building a model tailored to its own economic conditions and development needs.

Creating a transparent business environment in Việt Nam’s cosmetics market is not only a responsibility of the State but also requires the efforts of businesses, distribution networks, business associations and consumers.

Việt Nam is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing 5G markets, driven by expanding network coverage, increasing adoption of AI-powered applications and new service offerings, as global 5G subscriptions surpassed the three-billion milestone in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report.

For decades, the country’s press sector relied largely on two traditional sources of revenue: print circulation and advertising. The rise of social media and cross-border digital platforms has forced newsrooms to rethink how they operate and generate income.

Exhibits will span five major sectors, including trendy toys, baby products, intellectual property licensing, toys and stationery.

Việt Nam’s largest property developer Vinhomes will spend nearly VNĐ25 trillion (US$950 million) and issue 4.1 billion new shares for the largest dividend payout in Vietnamese stock market history.

Over 400 businesses from 17 countries and regions have participated at the Automechanika HCM City 2026 exhibition on Thursday at HCM City’s Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center.

ASEAN economies are becoming more complementary, creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese firms to engage more deeply in regional supply chains.

The approach is intended to limit risks during the initial stage of market operations while still attracting international capital flows.

Besides, the over-the-counter derivatives market offered by commercial banks has also expanded gradually.

VinaCapital Fund Management Joint Stock Company has listed two strategic-beta exchange-traded funds, VINACAPITAL VNMITECH and VINACAPITAL VN50GROWTH, on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange. 

Statistics from the ministry showed that the total amount of taxes and land rents deferred reached VNĐ95.2 trillion (US$3.6 billion) in 2023, VNĐ83 trillion in 2024 and VNĐ114.8 trillion in 2025.

The plan aims to develop the biotechnology industry along sustainable and environmentally friendly lines while promoting development of value chains integrating research, production and commercialisation.

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngô Văn Tuấn and Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, recognised a number of existing difficulties and obstacles, and noted their determination to address them as soon as possible.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Việt Nam’s exports reached US$215.66 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 19.5 per cent year-on-year. Twenty-six export items generated more than $1 billion in revenue each, including seven with turnover exceeding $10 billion.

It is critical for Việt Nam to remove longstanding bottlenecks in access to capital, land and institutional frameworks to promote the development of the private sector into a key engine for the country’s double-digit growth target, experts have said.

While the VN-Index closed higher, liquidity continued to ease, signalling that investor caution remained present as capital largely concentrated in a handful of leading sectors.

According to experts, HCM City should continue developing its capital market, specialised financial institutions and advanced financial products to complement bank lending and reduce dependence on traditional credit sources.

At a conference on Việt Nam’s materials industry and manufacturing sector in a new development era held on June 15, policymakers, industry leaders and experts outlined institutional and policy reforms aimed at transforming the materials and manufacturing industries into foundational pillars of the economy. 

Banks are increasingly moving beyond insurance distribution by taking stakes in insurers, reflecting a strategy to generate more stable fee income through customer ecosystems and long-term insurance services.

The uncertainty has left domestic manufacturers waiting for concrete procurement orders despite having invested heavily in railway production capacity.

The ministry proposes a sandbox mechanism and bond payment guarantee organisations in the securities sector in order to complete the legal framework for the capital market.

Expressing appreciation for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) nonsovereign lending to Việt Nam’s private sector, Deputy Finance Minister Trần Quốc Phương said the Ministry of Finance will continue coordinating closely with ADB to facilitate such financing within Việt Namm’s legal framework, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of direct lending to private

One of the most volatile weeks of 2026 has tested confidence in Việt Nam’s gold market, as bargain hunters return while uncertainty over global interest rates and economic conditions persists.

The planned disclosure reflects broader efforts to implement measurable and credible capital market reforms.

The proportion of liquid milk products made from reconstituted milk powder declined sharply from 92 per cent in 2008 to 48.6 per cent in 2020 and further to 32.3 per cent in 2023.

The European Union’s planned implementation of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) from 2028 forces Việt Nam’s textile and garment industry to begin building the data infrastructure meeting the new regulation.

US tech giant Intel recently marked its 20th anniversary in Việt Nam, and has committed to investing US$4.1 billion in the country.

Việt Nam’s growth story remains intact, but the drivers of expansion are shifting, with domestic investment, infrastructure development, institutional reform and capital-market deepening becoming increasingly important growth engines, according to SSI Research.

The recognition marks the fourth consecutive year that DKSH Vietnam has been named among the TOP 50 CSA honourees. Over the years, the company has received awards across various environmental, social and governance (ESG) categories, reflecting its enduring commitment to responsible business practices.

Việt Nam’s unexpected trade deficit of US$13.8 billion in the first five months of 2026 reflects both a recovery in manufacturing and persistent weaknesses in domestic supply chains, experts said at a forum on May 11.

While trademarks and collective brands have long been the most common forms of intellectual property protection among cooperatives, a growing number are now looking beyond brand recognition and focusing on safeguarding technological innovations and production know-how.

Regarding development cooperation, the RoK is Việt Nam’s second-largest bilateral donor, with total loan commitments of $4 billion for the 2023–30 period under two cooperation agreements signed with the Economic Development Cooperation Fund and the Economic Development Promotion Facility of the Export-Import Bank of Korea.

The Huế Festival Trade Fair 2026 officially opened on Friday at the Huế City Culture and Sports Square, featuring 240 booths and bringing together businesses, cooperatives and trade promotion organisations from across the country.

Việt Nam’s major seaports continue to strengthen their position in global maritime trade, with Cái Mép and Hải Phòng ranking among the world’s 20 best-performing container ports in 2025, according to the latest Container Port Performance Index.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hoàng Long held a working session with Representative Director and Executive Vice President of Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (IKC) Atsuhiko Hirano in Hà Nội on Friday, saying that he expects the Japanese firm to work closely with Vietnamese partners in energy, drawing

Data from the National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade indicates that e-commerce is currently the sector generating the highest number of consumer complaints and reports.

As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Việt Nam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.

The company said the broader footprint would improve access to electric vehicles and support the country’s transition toward cleaner transportation.

For foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, the biggest obstacle in entering a new market is often not infrastructure or logistics, but the predictability of government policy.

Pending amendments to current regulations, the Ministry of Construction has instructed relevant authorities to allow pick-up trucks weighing up to 3.5 tonnes to circulate under the same rules as passenger cars, in order to minimise disruption to businesses and the public.

The Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) has joined the development of a smart logistics centre in Long Thành High-Tech Industrial Park in the southern city of Đồng Nai.

Thirteen organisations and property developers have pledged to build nearly 100,000 rental social housing units in HCM City in a move that aims to tackle a housing shortage that has left many workers and low-income residents priced out of the property market.

In the context of seaports becoming transportation hubs, investment attraction to develop modern seaports linked with international cooperation is an urgent requirement.

By the end of 2025, only four fund management companies had been licensed to manage supplementary pension funds: Dragon Capital Vietnam, SSI Asset Management, MB Capital and Vietcombank Fund Management Company, Ministry of Finance data shows.

Bùi Đức Anh, a Vietnamese venture capitalist recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list, has backed startups across Southeast Asia and the United States, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. In an interview with Việt Nam News, he discusses the technologies shaping the next

The aviation industry is seeking new ways to stimulate demand and support tourism growth.

Companies such as Masan Group and Vingroup continue to face pressure from borrowing requirements and substantial investment needs. 

The southern economic region must move beyond its traditional role as the country’s largest industrial and commercial hub and become a centre for innovation, high technology and regional integration if Việt Nam is to achieve double digit growth in the coming years, experts said at the second Việt Nam Economic

Việt Nam and Iran discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, and ICT in line with the digital transformation and knowledge-based economy development strategies of their countries during a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyễn Lương Ngọc and Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi.

Việt Nam is moving from digital transformation to AI transformation, but success will depend on its ability to build a workforce ready for the new era.