Vietnam’s seven-month trade reaches $659.58 billion as deficit widens
By Nguyen Thu
August 03, 2026 | 23:07
Vietnam’s merchandise trade surged in the first seven months of 2026, but faster import growth pushed the country into a $20.52 billion trade deficit.
Cement producers sustain growth as construction demand holds firm
By Viet Thuy
August 03, 2026 | 22:54
Vietnam's cement producers delivered stronger first-half earnings as construction demand and infrastructure projects boosted sales, keeping the industry's growth outlook positive despite signs of slower market momentum in June.
Vietnam’s reforms earn international recognition as government reviews July performance
By Nguyen Huong
August 03, 2026 | 22:52
On August 3, at the government’s monthly meeting for July, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan said many sectors had maintained positive growth since the beginning of the year.
New programme addresses changing startup landscape
By Bich Ngoc
August 03, 2026 | 22:45
A new programme will select 10 startups from 100 applicants, with three moving to testbed and fundraising stages.
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.
Mobile Version