Rubber sector gains momentum from commodity rally and land windfall (26/05/2026)
Surging natural rubber prices, improving export demand and lucrative industrial land conversion plans are combining to fuel renewed investor appetite for rubber stocks.
Surging natural rubber prices, improving export demand and lucrative industrial land conversion plans are combining to fuel renewed investor appetite for rubber stocks.
Electronics and machinery drive Vietnam’s export growth in Q1 (26/05/2026)
Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.
Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.
Vietnam's food delivery and ride-hailing market gains momentum (26/05/2026)
Vietnam’s on-demand services market is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most competitive digital sectors, driven by rapid technology adoption, a young population, and changing consumer behaviour.
Vietnam’s on-demand services market is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most competitive digital sectors, driven by rapid technology adoption, a young population, and changing consumer behaviour.
Vietnam welcomes Chinese investors in financial centres (26/05/2026)
On May 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc held a working session with a delegation of businesses from China and Hong Kong, led by Jonathan Choi, chairman of Sunwah Group and chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.
On May 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc held a working session with a delegation of businesses from China and Hong Kong, led by Jonathan Choi, chairman of Sunwah Group and chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.
PM proposes to soon complete VN-US reciprocal trade agreement (25/05/2026)
While receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
While receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
Vietnam’s trade turnover tops $394bln by mid-May (25/05/2026)
FDI sector dominating both import and export value.
FDI sector dominating both import and export value.
Vietnam strengthens FDI appeal as global supply chains shift (25/05/2026)
Amid growing uncertainty in the global economy, Vietnam continues to maintain a strong attraction for foreign investment inflows. Le Gia Phong, deputy head of the Industry and Construction Statistics Department under National Statistics Office, shares insights into the factors behind foreign investors’ continued confidence in Vietnam.
Amid growing uncertainty in the global economy, Vietnam continues to maintain a strong attraction for foreign investment inflows. Le Gia Phong, deputy head of the Industry and Construction Statistics Department under National Statistics Office, shares insights into the factors behind foreign investors’ continued confidence in Vietnam.
Ministry of Finance moves to speed up South Korean ODA pledges (25/05/2026)
The Ministry of Finance is working with South Korean government representatives to resolve delays in official development assistance commitments for major infrastructure projects across Vietnam.
The Ministry of Finance is working with South Korean government representatives to resolve delays in official development assistance commitments for major infrastructure projects across Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City at pivotal development stage (25/05/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a pivotal stage of development, with institutional reforms, greater decentralisation and delegation of authority – and the ambition to establish Vietnam International Financial Centre – creating new opportunities and fresh challenges for the business community.
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a pivotal stage of development, with institutional reforms, greater decentralisation and delegation of authority – and the ambition to establish Vietnam International Financial Centre – creating new opportunities and fresh challenges for the business community.
Fruit and vegetable exports top US$2.67 billion in January-May (25/05/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion during the past five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion during the past five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.
LG Energy Solution, Honda eye Vietnam’s electric motorcycle market (20/05/2026)
The Republic of Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on May 19 it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Honda and Hanoi’s authorities to jointly develop a public battery-swapping network for electric motorcycles in the Vietnamese capital.
The Republic of Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on May 19 it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Honda and Hanoi’s authorities to jointly develop a public battery-swapping network for electric motorcycles in the Vietnamese capital.
Vietnam posts strong trade surplus with Singapore in first four months (20/05/2026)
Trade between Vietnam and Singapore continued to show positive signs in the first four months of 2026, with Vietnam recording a trade surplus of nearly SG$5.4 billion (about US$4.5 billion) in goods of Vietnamese origin, highlighting growing export opportunities in the Singaporean market.
Trade between Vietnam and Singapore continued to show positive signs in the first four months of 2026, with Vietnam recording a trade surplus of nearly SG$5.4 billion (about US$4.5 billion) in goods of Vietnamese origin, highlighting growing export opportunities in the Singaporean market.
Vietnamese businesses step up efforts to enter demanding UK market (20/05/2026)
The UK is a fastidious market with high standards, intense competition and substantial compliance costs, but Vietnamese businesses are continuing to invest in and expand into the market because of its large import demand, strong purchasing power, well-developed distribution networks and ability to enhance the reputation of Vietnamese brands.
The UK is a fastidious market with high standards, intense competition and substantial compliance costs, but Vietnamese businesses are continuing to invest in and expand into the market because of its large import demand, strong purchasing power, well-developed distribution networks and ability to enhance the reputation of Vietnamese brands.
Vietnam looks for stable long-term energy solutions (20/05/2026)
Interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been growing as Vietnam is looking for stable, low-carbon electricity sources capable of supporting its long-term economic and industrial expansion.
Interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been growing as Vietnam is looking for stable, low-carbon electricity sources capable of supporting its long-term economic and industrial expansion.
Combined strengths of FDI and domestic resources (20/05/2026)
Vietnam is pursuing policy reforms to better leverage the strengths of both FDI and domestic resources, Dr. Nguyen Duc Hien, Vice Chairman of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy, said in his address to the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum.
Vietnam is pursuing policy reforms to better leverage the strengths of both FDI and domestic resources, Dr. Nguyen Duc Hien, Vice Chairman of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy, said in his address to the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum.
Vietnam eyes balanced, sustainable trade ties with US (20/05/2026)
The Vietnamese Government maintains the consistent policy of promoting a balanced and sustainable economic and trade relationship with the US, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stated at a meeting with US trade officials in Hanoi on May 19.
The Vietnamese Government maintains the consistent policy of promoting a balanced and sustainable economic and trade relationship with the US, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stated at a meeting with US trade officials in Hanoi on May 19.
Da Nang strengthens strategic cooperation with Japan (19/05/2026)
To date, Japanese investors have launched more than 300 projects in the central city, with total registered capital reaching approximately $1.22 billion.
To date, Japanese investors have launched more than 300 projects in the central city, with total registered capital reaching approximately $1.22 billion.
Qualitative refinement of investment (19/05/2026)
Vietnam has long been pursuing a strategy for reconstructing its investment ecosystem as circumstances evolve.
Vietnam has long been pursuing a strategy for reconstructing its investment ecosystem as circumstances evolve.
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