Vietnam proposes lowering import tax exemption threshold to $4 (14/09/2026)
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed lowering the tax exemption threshold for low-value imports and exports to $4 per shipment, from the current thresholds of $2-$40.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed lowering the tax exemption threshold for low-value imports and exports to $4 per shipment, from the current thresholds of $2-$40.
PM pushes for cooperation on aviation infrastructure and multilateral trade (14/09/2026)
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on September 12 met with GMR Group Chairman Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao and World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on September 12 met with GMR Group Chairman Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao and World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
AEON continues Vietnam expansion with two new malls (14/09/2026)
AEON is expanding its retail presence in Vietnam with two new shopping malls in Thanh Hoa and Halong scheduled to open in October and November.
AEON is expanding its retail presence in Vietnam with two new shopping malls in Thanh Hoa and Halong scheduled to open in October and November.
MIHAS Knowledge Hub expands operations to support Malaysian halal exports (10/09/2026)
Trade organisation MIHAS Knowledge Hub expanded its trade intelligence platform on 8 September 2026 to accelerate global market competitiveness for Malaysian halal product exporters.
Trade organisation MIHAS Knowledge Hub expanded its trade intelligence platform on 8 September 2026 to accelerate global market competitiveness for Malaysian halal product exporters.
Vietnam wood exports near $11.7 billion in eight months (10/09/2026)
Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports reached an estimated $11.69 billion in the first eight months, up 5 per cent on-year, with the US remaining the largest market despite growing trade pressures.
Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports reached an estimated $11.69 billion in the first eight months, up 5 per cent on-year, with the US remaining the largest market despite growing trade pressures.
FDI inflows rise 55.4 per cent on year (10/09/2026)
In the first eight months of the year, newly registered investment doubled that of the same period last year.
In the first eight months of the year, newly registered investment doubled that of the same period last year.
The country’s next investment cycle (10/09/2026)
Vietnam is entering a bolder phase of economic development, with Standard Chartered believing that the country is entering a new era of investment potential.
Vietnam is entering a bolder phase of economic development, with Standard Chartered believing that the country is entering a new era of investment potential.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes wider access to direct power trading (10/09/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to expand direct power trading to businesses in industrial parks, high-tech parks, and other designated economic zones, widening access to direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) with electricity generators.
Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to expand direct power trading to businesses in industrial parks, high-tech parks, and other designated economic zones, widening access to direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) with electricity generators.
Thousands of connections expected at SECC furniture, sourcing events (10/09/2026)
Taking place at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) on September 2-5, two major furniture and sourcing events will connect Vietnamese businesses with global buyers, expanding trade opportunities and export prospects.
Taking place at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) on September 2-5, two major furniture and sourcing events will connect Vietnamese businesses with global buyers, expanding trade opportunities and export prospects.
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.
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