Economy and commerce
Vietnam remains prime destination for industrial investors thanks to ESG commitments
Vietnam’s industrial real estate market has grown significantly focusing on quality and sustainability. Green transition and ESG alignment attract global corporations like Samsung, Intel, and Unilever. Industrial developers incorporate energy efficiency, LEED Gold certification, water-saving, and solar-ready designs to meet manufacturer needs and long-term sustainability ...
ADB projects Vietnam to remain resilient in 2025-2026 despite global uncertainties
Vietnam’s economy projected to maintain resilience through 2025-2026, although growth momentum may slow due to increasing tariff pressures, according to Asian Development Bank’s latest outlook.Read more ...
FDI investments reaches $21.51 billion in first half of 2025
Total FDI capital reached $21.51 billion in H1 2025, up 32.6% year-on-year. Manufacturing and processing led with $12 billion (55.6% of total), followed by real estate ($5.17 billion). Singapore remained top investor with $4.6 billion, followed by South Korea ($3 billion).Read more ...
Quang Ninh reinforces status as top investment destination
Quang Ninh province continued to affirm its position as an attractive destination for investors in the first half of 2025, with major proposals reflecting the growing interest in the northeastern locality. Local authorities shifted from management-based to service-oriented mindset, focusing on proactive business support.Read more ...
US cuts tariff to 20% on Vietnam, investment unaffected: expert
Expert called 20% rate “relatively appropriate” given Vietnam’s considerable trade surplus with US, suggesting investment flows remain stable despite trade tensions.Read more ...
Handicrafts among top 10 high-value export products
Vietnam’s handicrafts have emerged among the country’s top ten high-value export products with presence in 163 countries and territories, heard a trade forum in Hanoi.Read more ...
Cross-border trade driving China-Vietnam ties
This grassroots synergy — powered by digital platforms, complementary industries and cultural affinity — has fueled a robust partnership between the two countries. China has remained Vietnam’s largest trading partner for over two decades, while Vietnam is China’s top trading partner within ASEAN. Bilateral trade ...
Vietnam posts strongest first-half GDP growth in over a decade
The Vietnamese economy achieved its strongest performance in over a decade, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 7.52% in the first half of the year, the highest since 2011, according to the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office of Vietnam (NSO).Read more ...
Vietnam to launch international financial centre in HCM City, Da Nang
Việt Nam will establish an international financial centre (IFC) in HCM City and Đà Nẵng, following a resolution passed by the National Assembly (NA) on Friday (June 27). The IFC is expected to reshape Việt Nam’s financial landscape and position the country as a key ...
Vietnam's overseas investment increases by 2.3 times in first five months of 2025
Vietnam’s overseas investment reached $317.3 million in the first five months, a 130% increase y/y. Vietnamese investors have primarily focused on the production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning, which accounted for 35% of total outbound investment. This was followed ...