Vietnam, Australia target $20 bln in two-way trade turnover (12/08/2026)
During his meeting with Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn in Canberra on August 11, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam set a target to reach a bilateral trade turnover of $20 billion and to significantly increase two-way investment.

Top Vietnamese leader holds talks with Australian PM (12/08/2026)
At their talks in Canberra on August 11, the two leaders set a target of $20 billion in two-way trade and called for stronger supply chain links, quality investment, and closer cooperation in the green and digital economies, new energy, and future industries.

VIFC investment conference focuses on unlocking capital flows (12/08/2026)
Policies, legal frameworks, infrastructure, and global financial trends were among the key issues discussed at an investment promotion conference for Vietnam's International Financial Centre.

Vietnam and Netherlands seek to strengthen manufacturing industry cooperation (11/08/2026)
Many Dutch businesses are expanding production in Vietnam and planning to develop their domestic supplier networks.

Japan's MISUMI invests $31 million to expand manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and beyond (11/08/2026)
MISUMI Group on August 6 announced an investment of approximately JPY4.6 billion ($31.3 million) to expand its manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and other countries.

VIFC investment conference focuses on unlocking capital flows (11/08/2026)
Policies, legal frameworks, infrastructure, and global financial trends were among the key issues discussed at an investment promotion conference for Vietnam's International Financial Centre.

Around $11 bln proposed for capital region’s projected Ring Road 5 (10/08/2026)
The proposed Ring Road 5 will span approximately 349 km, passing through seven provinces and cities.

Vietnam’s carbon credit market needs clearer rules and stronger infrastructure (10/08/2026)
Vietnam’s carbon credit market is gaining momentum but businesses believe clearer rules and stronger market infrastructure are needed to unlock its full potential.

HCM City emerges as APAC data center investment hotspot (10/08/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City, with a total data centre supply of 68 megawatts (MW), is gradually strengthening its position on the regional data centre map.

Hanoi connects with French enterprises to boost trade, tourism (05/08/2026)
The 2026 Hanoi - France Trade and Tourism Promotion Conference was held in Paris on August 4, gathering around 60 delegates including Hanoi officials, representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office in France, trade promotion bodies, industry associations, and numerous French businesses.

Resolution 10-NQ/TW changes "measure" of FDI success: HSBC (05/08/2026)
Vietnam needs to shift from an export-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction model to one that generates and retains greater value from foreign capital, with the Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW marking a significant step in advancing the country's investment attraction strategy.

MoF outlines strategy to attract high-quality foreign resources (05/08/2026)
Speaking at the 33rd Diplomatic Conference on August 4, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc called for a fundamental shift in Vietnam's approach to attracting international resources, arguing that economic diplomacy should focus on mobilising capital, technology, and strategic partnerships.

Wave of optimism among European investors (04/08/2026)
European investors posted solid performance in the second quarter of 2026 amid continued global headwinds and many are confident about the third quarter.

Vietnam sees record capital inflows alongside sharp rise in business closures (04/08/2026)
Vietnam's business sector presented a striking tale of two contrasting trends during the first seven months of 2026. While newly registered capital surged by more than 63 per cent, the market also underwent an unprecedented wave of consolidation, with the number of dissolved businesses jumping nearly 119 per cent.

Vietnam's registered FDI jumps 58 per cent in first seven months (04/08/2026)
Vietnam attracted $38.06 billion in registered foreign direct investment during the first seven months of 2026, up 58 per cent on-year, according to the National Statistics Office on August 3.

Vietnam highlighted as a rising investment destination at ASEAN Conference 2026 (03/08/2026)
As ASEAN seeks to strengthen its role amid a more fragmented global economy, Vietnam was placed in the spotlight at the ASEAN Conference 2026, with business leaders pointing to the country's transition toward higher-value investment, major infrastructure development, and financial market reforms as key drivers of its next growth phase.

Vietnam's registered FDI rises 58% to $38.1 bln in 7M (03/08/2026)
Vietnam licensing 2,429 new projects with combined registered capital of $21.05 billion in the first seven months of 2026.

Nghe An approves over $4.2bln in new investment projects (03/08/2026)
The central province has attracted 25 projects with a combined registered capital of more than VND110.45 trillion (approximately $4.2 billion).

Hue city strengthens investment ties with Chinese businesses (31/07/2026)
Chinese businesses have so far implemented more than 30 projects in the central city of Vietnam.

FDI sector in Ho Chi Minh City expands 41% on favorable business climate (31/07/2026)
The number of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City grew 41% over the past five years, marking the fastest growth among all economic sectors in the southern hub.