The adjustment aims to create a more rational development framework to maximise the zone’s potential and advantages while providing a legal foundation for construction management and ensuring sustainable development.

Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Việt Nam, an annual international exhibition integrating the Food and Beverage (F&B), food processing technology and packaging industries, opened in HCM City on Thursday.

Exhibitors from Thái Nguyên, Ninh Bình and several other provinces, including Hưng Yên, Phú Thọ, Sơn La, Hải Phòng, Bắc Ninh and Lào Cai, are displaying OCOP-certified products, agricultural goods, processed foods, handicrafts and regional specialties.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance set aside VNĐ200 per litre for biofuel into the Petroleum Price Stabilisation Fund, financed through a temporary advance from the state budget. No disbursement was made from the fund.

Digital transformation, green transformation and smart manufacturing were no longer optional trends but essential requirements that determine enterprises’ competitiveness and sustainable development.

Hà Nội has introduced a new framework to attract strategic investors under Resolution No. 46/2026/NQ-HĐND, implementing the 2026 Capital City Law. The policy identifies 17 priority sectors and offers tailored incentives to support major investments in infrastructure, high technology, innovation and sustainable urban development.

Uganda will showcase investment and trade opportunities to Vietnamese businesses at a forum in Hà Nội next week as the two countries seek to deepen economic ties and expand cooperation across key sectors.

In her speech, Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Việt Nam in Thailand Hoàng Diễm Hạnh welcomed Cần Thơ’s decision to choose Thailand for its tourism promotion programme, saying it offered an opportunity not only to introduce the city’s attractions but also to exchange experience in developing tourism linked to

Total investment flowing into local economic zones and industrial parks topped VNĐ42 trillion ($1.6 billion) over the same period.

VASEP noted that export growth slowed in July, indicating intensifying competition in global markets.

The event is a large export trade fair independently organised by Zhejiang Province in the ASEAN region.

With a total investment of VNĐ7.77 trillion (nearly US$296 million), the project is currently the largest solar power plant by installed capacity in Tây Ninh.

Speaking on Monday at the Government’s regular press conference for July, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Chi said fears that prices would rise ahead of wages have eased in recent years following successive wage adjustments.

Foreign investors remained a bright spot, extending their buying streak for a second consecutive session with net purchases exceeding VNĐ875.7 billion on the two main bourses, providing additional support to overall market sentiment.

The proposal was presented during a meeting between the Cần Thơ People’s Committee and a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Tuesday.

The landmark trade pact has driven rapid growth in bilateral trade over the past six years while laying the groundwork for deeper investment and economic integration.

Overall, strong first-half performance has prompted several international institutions, including Standard Chartered, UOB and DBS, to raise their growth forecasts for Việt Nam. Standard Chartered projects GDP growth of 9.5 per cent in 2026 and 11 per cent in 2027.

Outer-ring urban areas are reshaping the residential property market in HCM City thanks to large-scale developments and ongoing urban expansion, experts said.

The central bank’s net withdrawal of funds in previous weeks, along with the overnight interbank rate falling below 1 per cent per year, reflects the abundant short-term capital in the banking system.

Foreign investors provided an additional boost to sentiment, returning as net buyers of more than VNĐ1 trillion on HoSE after recent bouts of selling.

HCM City is laying the groundwork for a multi-pole national energy and industrial hub.

the Czech Republic possesses considerable expertise in manufacturing, precision engineering, automotive technology, electrical and electronics industries, automation, supporting industries, logistics, green energy, environmental technology and innovation.

Under the MoU, the two sides will help Vietnamese SMEs, cooperatives, household businesses and industry associations strengthen digital marketing, branding and market access.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân said Việt Nam’s total trade may exceed $1 trillion in 2026.

Experts call for stronger conservation, standardisation and branding to position Ngọc Linh ginseng as a globally recognised premium medicinal product.

Current priorities include developing strategic technology enterprises, expanding the digital economy and creating a more favorable environment for research commercialisation and innovation.

The Government is drafting a national strategy for the materials industry through 2030, seeking to shift the country’s competitive advantage from abundant natural resources to technological capability and high-value manufacturing.

The target, set under the Politburo’s Resolution 68 on private sector development, means the country will need to add around 200,000 net active businesses each year over the next five years.

Việt Nam-Netherlands relationship has continued to develop in a substantive and effective manner, particularly trade, investment and economic cooperation.

Enterprises should combine competitive products with stronger market intelligence, professional trade promotion, long-term business partnerships and a deeper understanding of individual export markets.

Market growth is no longer measured solely by revenue size or the number of contracts, but increasingly depends on service quality, risk management capabilities, innovation and the ability to build lasting trust with customers.

Closer co-operation between the authorities, tech businesses and medical facilities is need to strengthen the application of digital technologies in healthcare, experts said in an event held this morning in HCM City to connect tech firms with hospitals.

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank reported strong first-half 2026 results, surpassing VNĐ1 quadrillion (US$38.1 billion) in assets, posting more than VNĐ13.2 trillion (US$502.8 million) in pre-tax profit, and strengthening its position in international capital markets.

Foreign investors reversed course after the previous session’s buying, posting net sales of more than VNĐ306.8 billion on HoSE.

The stronger contribution from services helped diversify SHB’s revenue base, reducing its reliance on lending income and improving the resilience of its business model amid changing market conditions.

The biggest obstacle remains land clearance, particularly for the Ninh Thuận 1 project.

The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the Indian government had approved the import of fresh durian from Việt Nam for domestic consumption.

An APEC workshop on empowering MSMEs through digital transformation in the AI-driven world opened in Hà Nội on July 30.

Thailand Week 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) on July 30, featuring nearly 180 booths hosted by leading Thai exporters and Vietnamese importers of Thai products.

The exhibition, jointly organised by VINEXAD Company and the HCM City Medical Equipment Association (HMEA), features 380 booths displaying thousands of products .

Despite the rebound, foreign investors continued their net selling spree, offloading over VNĐ88 billion on HoSE and VNĐ6.82 billion on HNX. 

Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia Trần Thị Thanh Mỹ said the Việt Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is widening the lane for economic, trade, and investment ties.

The HCM City-Catalonia Investment Promotion Conference was held on July 29, fostering economic cooperation between the two regions and opening up new opportunities for trade, investment and business growth.

The Deputy PM highlighted large room for Việt Nam and Switzerland to expand collaboration in finance, digital assets and innovation.

The event attracted around 80 representatives from Chinese trade promotion organisations, industry associations, major distribution groups, retail chains, import-export enterprises, e-commerce companies, digital trade platforms and professional buyers.

The breadth of the market returned to the positive territory, with 195 stocks advancing and 128 declining.

The Trade Office invited Veracruz businesses to attend the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026, a major trade promotion event hosted by Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, to explore partnership and sourcing opportunities with Vietnamese manufacturers and exporters.

The new exhibition spaces will help connect high-quality local products with consumers, particularly tourists, while enhancing brand recognition and promoting the city’s image.

Bilateral trade continued to expand strongly in the first six months of this year, with total two-way trade reaching $8.2 billion, up 21.9 per cent year-on-year. Việt Nam’s exports to Australia rose 25.1 per cent to $3.8 billion, while imports increased 19.1 per cent to $4.3 billion.

The IMF fully supports Việt Nam’s goal of achieving double-digit growth and will continue sharing assessments and policy recommendations, including those related to monetary, financial and banking issues.

The record date to determine eligible shareholders is August 5, while the ex-dividend date is August 4.

The country’s 15 largest securities firms paid a record VNĐ14.3 trillion into the State budget in 2025, up nearly 26 per cent year-on-year, reflecting the strong growth of Việt Nam’s stock market.

According to the Airports Corporation of Việt Nam (ACV), after 14 months of construction, the cement-based concrete pavement for the runway and taxiways has been substantially completed. Contractors are mobilising hundreds of workers and construction equipment to finish the remaining work on schedule.

The acquisition is aimed at further business expansion in the growing Vietnamese market.

The revisions focus on key areas, including the definition of beneficial ownership, verification of customer information, transparency of legal arrangements, risk-based customer classification and the frequency of updating customer information.

AMRO has raised its forecast for Việt Nam’s economic growth to 7.5 per cent this year, joining a growing number of international institutions that have turned more optimistic about the country’s outlook.

The Vietnamese island ranked ninth in Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List, becoming one of only two Southeast Asian destinations to make the global top 10.

As one of the first enterprises to receive aluminium ingots from the production line, Stavian Industrial Metal will distribute the products to the domestic market, supporting the commercialisation of “Made in Việt Nam” primary aluminium.

The first aluminium ingots were officially unveiled on July 26 at the Đắk Nông Aluminium Electrolysis Plant in Nhân Cơ Industrial Park, Lâm Đồng Province.

A key proposal is to introduce a mechanism to regulate windfall gains from differences in land values, while imposing high taxes on vacant land and property transactions conducted within a short period.

Despite having nearly 5 million ha of planted forests, Việt Nam still faces a shortage of high-quality large-diameter timber for deep processing, experts said.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on July 25 launched a Việt Nam business leadership development programme 2026-30 (Vietnam CEO for a New Era), to build a new generation of internationally competitive chief executive officers (CEOs) in Việt Nam.

Both sides agreed to foster comprehensive collaboration to better connect Việt Nam’s financial market with the global ecosystem.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to inspect five businesses trading in jewellery, diamonds and gemstones in August as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

HORECFEX Vietnam 2026, a technology and innovation forum for the hotel and tourism sectors, will be organised on August 20-21 in Đà Nẵng City’s Ariyana Convention Centre Danang.

The investment comes as Việt Nam continues to attract global manufacturers and increase its role in international trade, supported by strong exports, broad free trade agreements and rising foreign direct investment.

Trading momentum remained thin, with liquidity staying subdued and investor sentiment still guarded amid external risks.

The target of $25 billion could be beyond reach if the industry continues to rely on short-term sources and imported raw materials, said Bùi Trung Nghĩa, deputy chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

The international quantum computing hackathon has opened in Gia Lai, highlighting Việt Nam’s push to develop strategic technologies and innovation.

Today marked the first up day after three straight down sessions at the start of the week, during which the index lost nearly 120 points.

Many multinational buyers are already sourcing extensively in Việt Nam, particularly in the country’s key export sectors.

The London Stock Exchange is one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges, with more than 1,700 listed companies and a combined market capitalisation of more than US$5.5 trillion.

Innovation, intellectual property, and digital transformation will be crucial to building stronger Vietnamese brands and improving the competitiveness of local businesses, the ASIA R&D CONNECT 2026 Forum heard in HCM City on July 22.

Although the charging networks are not yet large enough to fully meet demand, the expansion of infrastructure by automakers and third-party operators is expected to improve charging access for electric vehicle users in Việt Nam.

Lâm Đồng Province is rolling out a series of measures to maintain momentum in its agriculture and environment sector during the remaining months of 2026, aiming to achieve an annual growth rate of 5.01 per cent and contribute to the province’s goal of double-digit economic growth.

Over the past several years, VPBank has steadily expanded its access to global capital through relationships with leading international financial institutions, completing a series of billion-dollar fundraising transactions.

Türkiye offers a unique combination of opportunities as both a sizeable domestic consumer market and a regional logistics hub connecting Asia, Europe and the Middle East. 

As Việt Nam pursues its technology ambitions under Resolution 57, success will depend not only on talent but also on stronger connections between researchers, businesses, universities and overseas Vietnamese experts.

Shifting from a regulatory mindset to a service-oriented approach is at the heart of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment’s proposed overhaul of the planting area code system. Deputy Minister Nguyễn Hoàng Hiệp shares te reforms aim to simplify procedures, accelerate digitalisation and strengthen the credibility of Vietnamese agricultural exports.

Việt Nam has introduced policies to promote green, clean and sustainable development across industry, energy and logistics. The advanced technologies unveiled by SDHI align with the country’s priorities of green transport, digital transformation and logistics infrastructure modernisation.

SSI Securities Corporation reported a standalone pre-tax profit of VNĐ1.51 trillion (US$57.4 million) in the second quarter, up 32 per cent from a year ago, on revenues of VNĐ3.31 trillion ($125.7 million), up 13 per cent.

The fleet expansion comprises 10 aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital, four from Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited and five from Phoenix Aviation Capital managed by AIP Capital.

According to documents prepared by Hà Nội’s Department of Science and Technology, the draft will also expand e-commerce and develop digital products.

The proposed centre would be developed as a smart green hub bringing together maritime finance, insurance, brokerage, legal and arbitration services, as well as workforce training.

Nguyễn Xuân Bắc, deputy director of the SBV’s Department of Credit for Economic Sectors, attributed the limited supply of social housing and the small number of projects eligible for loans to the slow disbursement.

Senior officials and business leaders from CPTPP economies met in HCM City on Tuesday to strengthen government-business dialogue and promote practical trade and investment cooperation.

Product personalisation, digitisation of the entire user journey and connection with consumer ecosystems are predicted to become the dominant trend of the credit card market in the coming years.

Uruguay’s strong purchasing power, political stability and strategic position within Mercosur make it one of the region’s most promising markets for Vietnamese exporters.

The rapid development of digital assets must be accompanied by stronger cybersecurity, anti-money laundering measures, investor protection and an appropriate legal framework.

As Vietnamese SMEs increasingly seek opportunities beyond the domestic market, business leaders say stronger governance, strategic financing and international networks are becoming key enablers of sustainable global expansion.

Tan Mingming, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Dezhou Municipal People’s Government, told Vietnam News Agency reporters that the city has spent years deliberately tightening its links with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with Việt Nam seen as a key partner.

MoIT will coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies and local authorities to organise the event and propose commendations for high-performing localities.

The regulation built on the cooperation mechanism established in 2017 while incorporating updates to reflect new legal requirements, practical management needs, and Việt Nam’s international commitments.

Business representatives said high interest rates are not only increasing financing costs, but also discouraging investment, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for more than 98 per cent of all businesses in Việt Nam.

Sustainable cross-border exports require long-term planning rather than short-term sales ambitions, while intellectual property protection should begin long before products enter overseas markets.

Despite global market volatility and rising living costs, financial resilience has become an increasingly important measure alongside total wealth.

The convergence of green manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) has given rise to a trend of dual transformation, compelling Vietnamese enterprises to make greater efforts to maintain their position in global supply chains.

Tax officials said sellers must determine their tax obligations based on actual revenue, regardless of whether they sell through an e-commerce platform, social network or other channels.

Việt Nam will fine domestic investors up to VNĐ50 million (US$1,900) for trading crypto assets through unlicensed platforms under a new decree governing the country’s pilot digital asset market.

Hà Nội has been ranked the world’s second friendliest city for customer service by MoneySuperMarket, making it the only Southeast Asian destination to feature in the global top 10.