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UOB lifts Vietnam growth outlook to 7.5 per cent for 2026

By Nguyen Huong January 10, 2026 | 09:00

Strong economic momentum in 2025 has prompted UOB to raise its growth forecast for Vietnam.

Vietnam leads ASEAN in EV market growth

By Thanh Van January 09, 2026 | 14:39

Vietnam has emerged as ASEAN’s fastest-growing EV market, driven by rapid electrification and strong consumer demand.

Electronics drive Vietnam’s trade growth as exports hit record in 2025

By Yen Thuy January 07, 2026 | 10:23

Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark.

Partnerships drive sustainable finance

By Vy Vy January 07, 2026 | 09:23

The partnership between Standard Chartered and Goertek demonstrates how environmental, social, and governance principles can be embedded into the fabric of everyday financial transactions.

FDI inflows reach $38.42 billion in 2025

By Nguyen Huong January 06, 2026 | 17:55

Along with high registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, disbursement also reported a peak of $27.62 billion, up 9 per cent on-year.

Solid finish for manufacturing after volatile year

By Thanh Van January 06, 2026 | 08:50

Manufacturing closed the year with rising output and new orders, while business confidence climbed to its highest level in 21 months.

PM sets January deadline for high-speed rail consultant

By Nguyen Kim January 06, 2026 | 08:40

The Ministry of Construction has been tasked with finalising the selection of an international consultant for the North–South high-speed railway this month.

Vietnam GDP posts second-strongest growth since 2011

By Nguyen Huong January 06, 2026 | 08:35

Vietnam’s economy expanded by over 8 per cent in 2025, marking its second-highest growth rate in more than a decade, driven by strong year-end momentum.

Cake by VPBank posts strong gains in scale and efficiency leveraging AI focus

By Huyen Thuy January 05, 2026 | 18:55

After breaking into the global top tier of digital banking, Cake by VPBank has continued to scale rapidly, underscoring the commercial viability of Vietnam’s fintech model.

Vietnam's retail market tops $269 billion in 2025 amid e-commerce boom

By Thanh Van December 31, 2025 | 19:00

Vietnam's retail market recorded a five-year high in revenue, reaching $269 billion in 2025.

Global alliance develops $1 billion AI data centre network in Vietnam

By Bich Ngoc December 30, 2025 | 10:08

Create Capital Vietnam JSC, Haimaker.ai, and other global investors have announced a joint venture to develop a $1 billion network of sovereign AI data centres.