For years, Việt Nam’s growth has been driven by manufacturing, exports and sustained foreign investment. As the economy enters a new stage of development, however, the focus is shifting towards higher productivity, innovation and stronger domestic enterprises.

Throughout the tournament, Bia Saigon helped bring fans together through their shared passion for football and love for the national colours, creating spaces where communities could celebrate, cheer and experience the highs and lows of the team’s campaign together.

The partnership will connect APED’s Twin Maturity Assessment (TMA) with CRIF’s Synesgy ESG platform, while exploring enterprise data infrastructure to support private-sector development.

PM Hưng said he wants Samsung to expand investment and improve operational quality, turning Việt Nam from a production base into a technology, R&D and innovation hub.

HCM City is pivoting its investment strategy from attracting volume to prioritising high-value core technologies, aiming to position itself as Asia’s science and technology hub by 2045, city leaders announced at an investor consultation conference on August 26.

Two-way trade reached about US$184.3 billion in the first seven months of this year, up 35.1 per cent year-on-year.

The projects are expected to bring new infrastructure, production capacity and resources for the province’s future development.

Malaysia sees significant potential for Việt Nam to integrate into the global Halal supply chain and is committed to strengthening trade cooperation and providing technical support to help Vietnamese businesses meet stringent Halal requirements.

Vinatom, which marks 50 years since its establishment, has made significant advances in scientific research, nuclear technology, radiation techniques and the peaceful applications of atomic energy across a range of sectors.

The Hà Nội Supporting Industries Business Association (HANSIBA) has stepped up cooperation with city agencies to help businesses gain easier access to administrative procedures, public services, digital transformation, and labour market.

Under the campaign rules, for every valid kilometre completed by participants, Techcombank will contribute VNĐ10,000 to the Touch of Love Charity Fund.

The capital has considerable advantages in workers, science and technology, universities and research institutes, consumer demand, service infrastructure and its position as a regional connectivity hub.

This was the first time the embassy held a forum to facilitate direct dialogue between northern provinces and Japanese businesses interested in investment.

Việt Nam and South Korea announced the opening of the South Korean market to processed chicken from Việt Nam on April 22 this year. C.P. Vietnam became the first company to meet the requirements to ship Việt Nam’s first consignment of processed chicken to the market.

PM Hưng expected the next 20 years should be a period in which Vietnamese SMEs grow not only in number but also in quality, productivity, technology, management capacity and scale to contribute to the government’s target of double-digit economic growth during 2026-30.

Việt Nam should develop a strong domestic business force capable of absorbing technology, standards, management practices and market access from major corporations.

AFP reported that Việt Nam’s economy grew 8.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding the previous forecast of 7 per cent.

The seafood processing industry generates large volumes of by-products that could be converted into higher-value products, creating new economic opportunities, reducing waste and supporting the development of a circular bioeconomy.

Individuals and businesses with annual revenue of no more than VNĐ10 billion (US$380,000) in 2026 and 2027 will be given a tax reduction of 30 per cent.

Japanese silicon manufacturer Tokuyama is adding production facilities in Việt Nam and Malaysia for a key chip material as part of efforts to diversify its supply chain.

The event aims to showcase Việt Nam’s rice industry, promote its rice heritage, strengthen the country’s position in global food security, and develop a sustainable rice value chain.

This makes the brokerage sector one of the most heavily represented industries among the newly included Vietnamese companies.

Situated at the foot of Hải Vân Pass in the northern part of Đà Nẵng Bay, Liên Chiểu Port is being developed as a strategic infrastructure project.

ACB Insurance Co., Ltd., will be headquartered in Bình Tây Ward, HCM City and licensed for operation for 99 years.

The six-day event provided an important platform for promoting products, strengthening supply-demand links and supporting the development of rural industries.

August exports rose 14.6 per cent from the same month last year, after reaching $1.07 billion in July. It was the first time the sector had recorded monthly exports above $1 billion in both July and August.

Bamboo Airways commits to improving transparency in its communications and providing passengers with timely information and guidance on their legal rights when flights are cancelled

Việt Nam should move beyond low-cost manufacturing by fostering industry clusters, developing its infrastructure to boost connectivity, and enhancing supply chain transparency to capture higher value in regional networks, according to a forum on Việt Nam – ASEAN in global value chains in HCM City.

Eleven Vietnamese innovations showcased scalable solutions to tackle plastic pollution at Demo Day on August 20, part of the International Exhibition and Forum on Innovation and Sustainable Development (InnoEx 2026).

Thắng said the measure would initially reduce State revenue, but the lost revenue could be recovered in the longer term as household businesses and enterprises expand.

Bắc Ninh Province is accelerating digital transformation among its small- and medium-sized enterprises to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness and enable integration into global supply chains.

The Dominican Government expects Viettel’s entry to bring a major transformation to the country’s telecommunications sector.

Large-cap stocks were at the centre of the rebound. The VN30 basket recorded 25 gainers, three unchanged stocks and only two decliners, pushing the VN30-Index up by more than 40 points to around 1,927 points.

The rapid growth has made durian one of Việt Nam’s leading agricultural export products but has also exposed weaknesses in the management of growing areas, quality control, varieties, pest management and production organisation.

The International Innovation Forum and Exhibition 2026 (InnoEx 2026) opened in HCM City on Wednesday, bringing together more than 4,000 business leaders, startups, investors and technology experts.

Located in Thanh Hóa Province’s coastal tourism corridor, Hải Tiến covers Hoằng Tiến and Hoằng Thanh communes. The area has a long coastline, rivers and an estuary ecosystem, offering favourable conditions for nature-based tourism.

Capital-intensive growth, weak domestic links with foreign-invested companies and slowing productivity gains are limiting Việt Nam’s economic potential, prompting economists to call for a new model built on technology, innovation, stronger local businesses and broader social inclusion.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc has asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to study the development of the database with information on mines, reserves, extraction capacity, demand and the potential to coordinate supplies among localities.

The retail price of E5RON92 petrol was capped at VNĐ21,833 (US$0.84) per litre, up VNĐ598 per litre from the previous ceiling price.

The two sides will share knowledge and exchange information on urban development while jointly organising seminars to gain a better understanding of the legal frameworks and development trends.

The state would act as an enabler, share risks with businesses and help create initial orders so Vietnamese technologies could be validated, commercialised and subsequently expanded into wider markets. 

Vice Chairman of the Gia Lai People’s Committee Lâm Hải Giang said the industrial park plays an important role to the province’s socio-economic development plans.

Foreign investors also add pressure to the market, posting net sales of over VNĐ710 billion on HoSE.

Digital transformation is reshaping the way businesses negotiate, conclude and perform goods trading contracts, but enterprises need stronger legal and data-management safeguards to minimise risks arising from electronic transactions.

The pavilion marks the first national Norway Pavilion at VIETFISH and represents the largest-ever Norwegian participation at the exhibition, reflecting the growing depth and breadth of cooperation between Norway and Việt Nam in fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable seafood production.

Located in Điềm Thuỵ Commune, Bách Quang and Phổ Yên wards, the 128.18ha project will be developed over 2026–28, with leasing and handover expected to begin in April 2027.

ST25 rice is supplied by Mova Plus, marking the outcome of more than a year of engagement and exchanges between the Vietnamese company and Selgros, with support from the Việt Nam Trade Office in Germany.

Tax refunds have been a priority for supporting production and trade. In 2026, tax agencies at all levels have intensified coordination to ensure VAT refunds are processed promptly and in line with the law.

Khánh Hòa aims to estabish itself as a Halal-friendly destination while supporting businesses in expanding export markets, attracting strategic partners and investors, and drawing projects from countries with strong Halal logistics, tourism, manufacturing, processing and agriculture sectors.

Support for the benchmark came largely from selected heavyweight stocks, particularly Vingroup (VIC) and Vinhomes (VHM), together with oil and gas shares.

Deposit rate movements are expected to remain an important indicator for stock market liquidity during the remainder of the year, as investors weigh equity returns against increasingly competitive yields available from bank deposits.

The province has designated 2026 as a foundation year for implementing major programmes and creating the legal framework for the 2026-30 period. 

The airline will launch three new routes to the Philippines from November 10, connecting both HCM City and Hà Nội with Cebu, and HCM City with Clark. Each route will operate three round trips a week.

The final rates were significantly higher than those announced in the preliminary results in February, creating additional pressure on Vietnamese exporters.

The association particularly urged businesses to buy fragrant and high-quality varieties, such as DT8 and OM18, at prices of VNĐ7,000 (US$0.27) per kilogramme or higher.

The DEZA now has 350 projects run by 293 companies, employing nearly 81,700 workers, while about 20,000 additional experts, engineers and workers are building mega projects.

The result marks a significant improvement from 2025, when Viettel won 25 awards and ranked second globally.

The target exceeds the minimum of 18,700 units assigned to the capital by the Prime Minister and forms part of Hà Nội’s 2026-30 housing development plan, which includes 236 social housing projects.

To achieve annual export growth of 15-16 per cent, total shipments would need to reach about $546-551 billion, requiring monthly exports of roughly $45-46 billion for the remainder of the year.

The project, covering 26.7 hectares, is scheduled to be completed and begin production in April 2027. 

ESG practices can generate tangible business value, but only when companies integrate them into everyday production and investment decisions, said experts.

Customs officials explained how fines will be calculated and which violations now qualify for leniency under Decree 169, which took effect July 1.

PVI Insurance has been named among the finalists for the General Insurance Company of the Year award at AIIA 2026, alongside major regional insurers including Singapore-based MSIG and Thailand-based Allianz Ayudhya.

Việt Nam and Thermo Fisher Scientific have signed an MOU to develop a shared semiconductor and biomedical laboratory at NIC Hòa Lạc, expanding access to advanced research infrastructure, technology and international expertise.

Việt Nam is stepping up efforts to build a quantum technology ecosystem as the Vietnam – Asia Quantum Summit 2026 brings together researchers, universities, businesses and international partners ahead of its main event in November.

Bắc Ninh also ranks second nationwide in registered FDI, with more than $50 billion, and leads the country in export turnover.

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is creating new growth opportunities for Việt Nam’s digital economy, but rising investment in data centres, AI infrastructure and cybersecurity is putting greater focus on investment efficiency and returns, speakers said at GrowthVerse Cloud Day 2026 in HCM City on

Sentiment deteriorated later in the session, as selling spread across large-cap stocks and major sectors including real estate, securities and steel.

Meeting the ranking’s rigorous criteria, FE CREDIT secured the lead among the Top 5 Most Reputable Consumer Finance Companies in 2026.

Credit growth must be balanced with risk control; digital transformation must be coupled with data security; and international integration must be matched by governance capabilities that meet international standards, PM said.

Đà Nẵng has favourable conditions to become a regional transshipment and logistics hub, particularly as the city develops Liên Chiểu Port and plans for a free trade zone, an international financial centre, a regional distribution centre and a multimodal transport hub

Untouched beaches, an ancient coastal forest and fresh seafood are helping Hồ Cốc Beach in HCM City emerge as one of southern Việt Nam’s most rewarding nature escapes.

According to the General Department of Taxation, the inspections focused on sectors and enterprises that showed signs of irregularities and possessed significant potential for tax collection.

Statistics showed that two-way trade hit US$8.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 22 per cent year-on-year, with Việt Nam’s exports to Australia rising 25.1 per cent to $3.8 billion.

New Zealand is an open economy with strengths in agriculture, food, dairy, meat, fruit and high-quality processed products, while Việt Nam has a market of more than 100 million people, diverse production capacity and an increasingly important role in regional supply chains.

The rebound came despite another decline in market liquidity.

DatViet VAC Group Holdings JSC plans to offer 11.15 million shares at VNĐ54,800 (US$2.09) each through an initial public offering to raise VNĐ611 billion ($23.38 million) to fund its core businesses.

According to the registration certificate issued by the Hà Nội Department of Finance on August 11, the new company is named Vietnam National Railway Group (VNR).

The accounting software should also be capable of integrating with e-invoicing software and digital signature services already used by small and micro-enterprises, business households and individual businesses.

The programme is part of a series of activities VCCI plans to organise ahead of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs’ Day on October 13.

Uganda is seeking to attract more Vietnamese investment and position itself as a gateway to the wider African market, leveraging its young workforce, natural resources and strategic location in East Africa.

Companies in electronics, precision engineering, and supporting industries have increased investment as Tây Ninh strengthens its position as one of southern Việt Nam’s leading industrial hubs.

Logistics has become a decisive factor in supply chain competitiveness. The country’s total import-export turnover is projected to reach approximately $1 trillion for the full year of 2026.

Minister of Finance Ngô Văn Tuấn called on the Australian Government to continue providing official development assistance (ODA), particularly for climate-resilient infrastructure projects, share experience, and provide technical assistance in public financial management reforms.

Vietnamese General Secretary Tô Lâm met Australian business leaders in Canberra on Wednesday, highlighting opportunities to deepen cooperation in strategic minerals, high technology and innovation as the Việt Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership advances.

Longer life expectancy is associated with a more prolonged period of dependency – a reality that is reshaping how Vietnamese view ageing.

Seoul Economic Daily reported that the designated farm is a Del Monte banana farm in Tây Ninh province, about 50 km from HCM City. The farm produces “Del Monte Fresh Week Bananas”, sold in bunches of three to five.

Over 35 years of operations, Vietnam Airlines has operated 35,000 flights and carried 7.5 million passengers between Việt Nam and Australia, reflecting the steady growth of the market and rising demand for connectivity between the two countries.

It spent most of the trading session in positive territory and briefly climbed above the 1,785-point mark before paring gains toward the close.

It noted that during the 2023–25 period, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) did not grant licences to jewellery and fine-art gold manufacturers to import raw gold for the purpose of increasing supply.

High-tech shrimp farming is emerging as a key driver of agricultural growth as Vĩnh Long Province seeks to expand modern aquaculture across its coastal areas.

Organisations globally and across Asia-Pacific (APAC), including those in Việt Nam, increasingly view cybersecurity as a strategic investment that goes beyond protecting against cyber threats to help drive digital transformation, enhance business resilience and foster sustainable growth, according to a new global study by Kaspersky.

Việt Nam has built a solid semiconductor and electronics industry before joining ITSI, attracting major US semiconductor companies. Intel Products Vietnam is one of Intel’s largest assembly and testing facilities worldwide, while chip design companies such as Synopsys, Cadence, Marvell and Qualcomm have established engineering and research centres in the

Việt Nam should give priority to areas where it has potential to build strengths, particularly manufacturing and packaging.

Due to the decline, the average CASA ratio of the entire banking system fell by 1.23 percentage points to 17.19 per cent.