Economy needs 11.9 per cent growth in H2 to achieve 10 per cent GDP target for 2026
By Nguyen Huong
July 31, 2026 | 14:38
Vietnam's economy will need to grow by around 11.9 per cent in the second half of 2026 to achieve the government's 10 per cent GDP growth target for the full year. However, this is not simply a matter of accelerating growth. It also requires keeping inflation under control, maintaining macroeconomic stability, and improving the quality of growth.
New data law pushes companies beyond compliance checklists
By Garen Ling
July 31, 2026 | 14:00
Thales executive Garen Ling explains how Vietnam's data protection law pushes companies from compliance paperwork to real accountability.
Dabaco reports a drop in net profit after tax in the first half of 2026
By Nguyen Kim
July 31, 2026 | 11:08
Dabaco Vietnam Group reported net-profit after tax of VND289.12 billion ($7.5 million) in the second quarter of 2026, down 43 per cent on-year, as falling live pig prices eroded margins despite revenue growing 11.1 per cent to $170 million over the same period.
Vincom Retail earns nearly $692,000 a day in Q2
By Thai An
July 30, 2026 | 12:42
Higher shopping mall leasing revenue and stronger financial income helped Vincom Retail post a net profit of nearly $62 million in the second quarter, up 30 per cent on-year.
AMRO upgrades Vietnam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent
By Thanh Van
July 28, 2026 | 20:05
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has upgraded Vietnam's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 7.5 per cent.
EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years
By Thanh Van
July 28, 2026 | 16:58
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks six years of implementation on August 1, delivering significant gains in bilateral trade and investment.
Tax incentives drive small business investment and expansion
By Viet Thuy
July 28, 2026 | 13:43
Small businesses have welcomed the Ministry of Finance's tax relief measures, saying they boost cash flow and investment capacity.
Kim Long Motor to supply 100 electric buses to Phuong Trinh Buslines
By Thanh Van
July 25, 2026 | 09:43
A deal for 100 electric buses has been signed between Kim Long Motor and Phuong Trinh Buslines to boost green transport in Vietnam.
US introduces new 10 and 12.5 per cent tariffs, replacing temporary 10 per cent levy
By Nguyen Huong
July 24, 2026 | 17:01
The United States has introduced new import tariffs of 10 and 12.5 per cent, replacing the temporary 10 per cent tariff that expired at the same time.
Accountants and CFOs see sharp Q2 cost increases
By Hazy Tran
July 24, 2026 | 10:09
Global accountant confidence has recovered from near-record lows, but remains fragile amid rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty.
BMB Steel's perspective: Steel structures drive modern construction
By Huyen Thuy
July 23, 2026 | 09:00
Steel structures are evolving beyond a construction solution to become a key driver of modern project design and delivery, drawing on BMB Steel's experience across industrial and infrastructure developments.
Vietnam urges meaningful business condition cuts to support development
By Tuan Thuy
July 23, 2026 | 07:46
Driven by the Ministry of Finance's latest regulatory reform push, the government is seeking sweeping cuts to business regulations, while lawmakers insist the overhaul deliver genuine deregulation rather than shifting compliance burdens elsewhere.
'Sang Den' campaign launched to build 10,000-member VIFC community
By Thanh Van
July 22, 2026 | 09:00
GOE Alliance and its partners on July 21 launched the "Sang Den" (Lights On) campaign at the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
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