How can Vietnam turn surging FDI into broader economic spillovers? (19/08/2026)
Vietnam is shifting its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy from attracting more foreign capital to maximising its impact on technology, production capacity, value added and linkages with domestic businesses.
Vietnam is shifting its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy from attracting more foreign capital to maximising its impact on technology, production capacity, value added and linkages with domestic businesses.
Vietnam, Uruguay seek to expand economic, trade and investment ties (19/08/2026)
Vietnam and Uruguay convened the fourth session of their Joint Committee on Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation in Hanoi on August 18, agreeing to expand cooperation and unlock new opportunities for bilateral trade and investment.
Vietnam and Uruguay convened the fourth session of their Joint Committee on Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation in Hanoi on August 18, agreeing to expand cooperation and unlock new opportunities for bilateral trade and investment.
Seven-month cashew exports hit close to US$3 billion (19/08/2026)
Vietnam earned US$ 2.9 billion from exporting 412,000 tonnes of cashew nuts during the seven months of 2026, recording a 3% increase in value despite a slight drop in volume, according to Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam earned US$ 2.9 billion from exporting 412,000 tonnes of cashew nuts during the seven months of 2026, recording a 3% increase in value despite a slight drop in volume, according to Vietnam Customs.
FTA Index must be a tool for economic integration governance: Deputy PM (19/08/2026)
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc made the remarks at the ceremony held on August 18 to announce the results of the 2025 Provincial Free Trade Agreement Implementation Index (FTA Index 2025).
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc made the remarks at the ceremony held on August 18 to announce the results of the 2025 Provincial Free Trade Agreement Implementation Index (FTA Index 2025).
Vietnam hopes to boost US exports as buyers maintain sourcing links (19/08/2026)
US importers and distributors are maintaining and, in some cases, increasing sourcing from Vietnam despite concerns over slowing growth and price pressures, offering potential for Vietnamese exporters to expand in the US market, a conference in Hanoi heard on August 18.
US importers and distributors are maintaining and, in some cases, increasing sourcing from Vietnam despite concerns over slowing growth and price pressures, offering potential for Vietnamese exporters to expand in the US market, a conference in Hanoi heard on August 18.
Vietnam, Singapore implement agreement on carbon credit exchange (19/08/2026)
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is a provision that allows countries to voluntarily engage in international cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop carbon credit markets under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is a provision that allows countries to voluntarily engage in international cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop carbon credit markets under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Trade ministry charts double-digit export-import roadmap through 2030 (18/08/2026)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a consultation meeting on August 17 to review the draft national export-import strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a consultation meeting on August 17 to review the draft national export-import strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Vietnam-Netherlands trade tops $6.7bln in first five months (18/08/2026)
Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands are projected to grow 18-22% in 2026.
Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands are projected to grow 18-22% in 2026.
Fruit and vegetable exports projected to maintain positive growth in Q3 (18/08/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are expected to gain further momentum in the third quarter as demand recovers in major markets and India opens its market to fresh Vietnamese durian, supporting the sector’s push toward US$9.5-10 billion in export revenue in 2026.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are expected to gain further momentum in the third quarter as demand recovers in major markets and India opens its market to fresh Vietnamese durian, supporting the sector’s push toward US$9.5-10 billion in export revenue in 2026.
HD Hyundai Eco Vina breaks ground on $116 million tank plant in Quang Ngai (18/08/2026)
Construction begins on over 26-hectare independent tank production zone in Dung Quat Economic Zone with a total investment of $116 million.
Construction begins on over 26-hectare independent tank production zone in Dung Quat Economic Zone with a total investment of $116 million.
Indonesian investment in Vietnam soars in 2026 thus far (18/08/2026)
Indonesia has unexpectedly surged among Vietnam's top foreign investors, with registered capital exceeding $1.7 billion in the first seven months, driven almost entirely by merger and acquisition transactions.
Indonesia has unexpectedly surged among Vietnam's top foreign investors, with registered capital exceeding $1.7 billion in the first seven months, driven almost entirely by merger and acquisition transactions.
US businesses remain committed to Vietnam with measured outlook (18/08/2026)
While business confidence has become more measured compared with the optimistic outlook at the beginning of the year, US companies remain committed to Vietnam.
While business confidence has become more measured compared with the optimistic outlook at the beginning of the year, US companies remain committed to Vietnam.
Da Nang, Amazon partner to promote online exports in central Vietnam (17/08/2026)
The partnership expected to provide an important foundation for closer coordination in supporting businesses to access international markets.
The partnership expected to provide an important foundation for closer coordination in supporting businesses to access international markets.
Exporters face differing obligations (17/08/2026)
The US’s new tariff framework is reshaping the rules of trade, requiring Vietnamese exporters to compete on compliance and supply chain transparency as much as cost.
The US’s new tariff framework is reshaping the rules of trade, requiring Vietnamese exporters to compete on compliance and supply chain transparency as much as cost.
Vietnam’s auto imports surge 37.3% in first half (17/08/2026)
Total import value of completely built-up cars and automotive parts reaching $6.68 billion in the first six months of 2026.
Total import value of completely built-up cars and automotive parts reaching $6.68 billion in the first six months of 2026.
Summit launched to connect Asia’s quantum tech hubs (17/08/2026)
On August 14, the National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Finance launched the Vietnam-Asia Quantum Summit 2026, marking the start of a programme with a main event scheduled for November.
On August 14, the National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Finance launched the Vietnam-Asia Quantum Summit 2026, marking the start of a programme with a main event scheduled for November.
Ho Chi Minh City outlines plans to start four more metro lines (17/08/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee plans to begin construction on four metro lines by the end of 2026, which is part of the plan to complete 255km of metro lines by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee plans to begin construction on four metro lines by the end of 2026, which is part of the plan to complete 255km of metro lines by 2030.
Vietnam shifting to a stronger FDI ecosystem (17/08/2026)
Vietnam is moving towards a new approach to foreign investment, with the focus shifting from attracting capital and individual projects to developing a foreign-invested economic sector that is more deeply integrated with the domestic economy.
Vietnam is moving towards a new approach to foreign investment, with the focus shifting from attracting capital and individual projects to developing a foreign-invested economic sector that is more deeply integrated with the domestic economy.
EWEC-Da Nang 2026 trade, tourism and investment fair opens (14/08/2026)
The event has evolved beyond a conventional product exhibition into a platform for promoting the economic, investment, trade and tourism potential of localities along the East-West Economic Corridor.
The event has evolved beyond a conventional product exhibition into a platform for promoting the economic, investment, trade and tourism potential of localities along the East-West Economic Corridor.
VIFC-HCMC attracts $20 bln in investment after 6 months of operation (14/08/2026)
According to the 2026 GFCI 39 index, the southern city of Vietnam jumped 11 places to rank 84th out of 120 global financial centers, securing the third-highest position in Southeast Asia.
According to the 2026 GFCI 39 index, the southern city of Vietnam jumped 11 places to rank 84th out of 120 global financial centers, securing the third-highest position in Southeast Asia.
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