Vietnam joins the world's top 50 startup ecosystems (03/09/2026)
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem recorded a growth rate of 67.9%, significantly outperforming the global average of 17.5%. Regionally, Vietnam now ranks 5th in Southeast Asia and 10th in Asia.
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem recorded a growth rate of 67.9%, significantly outperforming the global average of 17.5%. Regionally, Vietnam now ranks 5th in Southeast Asia and 10th in Asia.
Tourism is expected to contribute 10-12 percent of GDP by 2030 (03/09/2026)
Under a new resolution of the Politburo, Vietnam targets 45-50 million international visitors and 160 million domestic tourists by 2030.
Under a new resolution of the Politburo, Vietnam targets 45-50 million international visitors and 160 million domestic tourists by 2030.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports up 21.8% to nearly $5.9 bln (03/09/2026)
Driven by durian and other key fruit exports, the sector is closing in on its full-year target of $9.5-10 billion.
Driven by durian and other key fruit exports, the sector is closing in on its full-year target of $9.5-10 billion.
Vietnam’s digital technology industry revenue rises 36% in August (03/09/2026)
Total revenue of the digital technology industry estimated at $25.8 billion in the month.
Total revenue of the digital technology industry estimated at $25.8 billion in the month.
Vietnam targets AI economy to reach 6% of GDP by 2030 (03/09/2026)
The Government has approved a national AI strategy through 2030 with a vision to 2045.
The Government has approved a national AI strategy through 2030 with a vision to 2045.
Vietnam, RoK launch digital and trade investment hub (03/09/2026)
A key feature of the hub is its approach to trade promotion as a continuous process.
A key feature of the hub is its approach to trade promotion as a continuous process.
Qualcomm aims to make Vietnam its third-largest global AI R&D hub (28/08/2026)
During a meeting with Vietnam's top leader, President and CEO of Qualcomm affirmed that the Group regards Vietnam as an increasingly important market and technology hub in Asia, and aims to establish Vietnam as its third-largest AI research and development hub globally.
During a meeting with Vietnam's top leader, President and CEO of Qualcomm affirmed that the Group regards Vietnam as an increasingly important market and technology hub in Asia, and aims to establish Vietnam as its third-largest AI research and development hub globally.
Vietnam exports first processed chicken products to South Korea (28/08/2026)
The first shipment to South Korea by C.P. Vietnam’s production and processing capabilities but also represents a new step forward for Vietnam’s livestock industry.
The first shipment to South Korea by C.P. Vietnam’s production and processing capabilities but also represents a new step forward for Vietnam’s livestock industry.
China Eximbank prioritises financing for Lao Cai-Haiphong railway (28/08/2026)
On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from the Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway and opportunities to expand financial cooperation between the two sides.
On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from the Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway and opportunities to expand financial cooperation between the two sides.
Vietnam, Chile boost agricultural cooperation towards trade balance (28/08/2026)
Currently, Vietnam allows the import of various agricultural products from Chile, such as grapes, apples, cherries, cotton, soybeans, lily bulbs, seeds, and wood products. Vietnam is also considering opening its market to Chilean kiwis, blueberries, lemons, and some vegetable seeds.
Currently, Vietnam allows the import of various agricultural products from Chile, such as grapes, apples, cherries, cotton, soybeans, lily bulbs, seeds, and wood products. Vietnam is also considering opening its market to Chilean kiwis, blueberries, lemons, and some vegetable seeds.
PM urges Samsung to transform Vietnam from a "manufacturing base" into a "tech and R&D hub" (28/08/2026)
PM Le Minh Hung emphasized that Samsung should not only expand its factories and production capacity but also increase investment in R&D and innovation within the country.
PM Le Minh Hung emphasized that Samsung should not only expand its factories and production capacity but also increase investment in R&D and innovation within the country.
Vietnam and Laos step up cooperation in finance, infrastructure and energy (28/08/2026)
The mid-term conference of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee for 2026 and the 19th meeting of the Steering Committee for the Cooperation Programme between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Finance were held in Danang on August 27.
The mid-term conference of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee for 2026 and the 19th meeting of the Steering Committee for the Cooperation Programme between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Finance were held in Danang on August 27.
Ho Chi Minh City consults global investors on strategic tech hub to drive regional growth (27/08/2026)
Designed as a tech-driven nucleus for Ho Chi Minh City and the entire Southeast economic region, the flagship Strategic Technology Development Center project aims to realize the city's long-term vision of becoming a regional high-tech hub.
Designed as a tech-driven nucleus for Ho Chi Minh City and the entire Southeast economic region, the flagship Strategic Technology Development Center project aims to realize the city's long-term vision of becoming a regional high-tech hub.
Vietnam moves to restructure FDI policies to attract high-quality investment (27/08/2026)
Under a draft amendment to the Investment Law, the Ministry of Finance proposing expanded market-access conditions and fundamental changes to investment incentives.
Under a draft amendment to the Investment Law, the Ministry of Finance proposing expanded market-access conditions and fundamental changes to investment incentives.
Vietnam, Chile boost agricultural cooperation towards trade balance (27/08/2026)
Currently, Vietnam allows the import of various agricultural products from Chile, such as grapes, apples, cherries, cotton, soybeans, lily bulbs, seeds, and wood products. Vietnam is also considering opening its market to Chilean kiwis, blueberries, lemons, and some vegetable seeds.
Currently, Vietnam allows the import of various agricultural products from Chile, such as grapes, apples, cherries, cotton, soybeans, lily bulbs, seeds, and wood products. Vietnam is also considering opening its market to Chilean kiwis, blueberries, lemons, and some vegetable seeds.
Agricultural cooperation plays key role in Vietnam-India bilateral trade (26/08/2026)
The two countries targeting $25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
The two countries targeting $25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
US section 301 tariffs create new competitive pressures for Vietnamese seafood (26/08/2026)
These tariffs apply to goods from 60 trading partners of the United States, with standard rates set at 10% or 12.5%. Vietnam has been placed in the group subject to the higher 12.5% rate.
These tariffs apply to goods from 60 trading partners of the United States, with standard rates set at 10% or 12.5%. Vietnam has been placed in the group subject to the higher 12.5% rate.
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