Vietnam posts trade deficit as imports outpace exports in first half

Vietnam posts trade deficit as imports outpace exports in first half

Vietnam's trade deficit widened to $16.65 billion in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by imports of production inputs rather than consumer goods.
Vietnam's realised FDI reaches five-year high in first half

Vietnam's realised FDI reaches five-year high in first half

Foreign direct investment disbursed in Vietnam was estimated at $13.03 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 11.2 per cent on-year. This marks the highest level of realised FDI for the first half of a year over the past five years.
Vietnam’s top 100 brands leap 11 per cent in value to $43 billion

Vietnam’s top 100 brands leap 11 per cent in value to $43 billion

Brand Finance's latest report shows Vietnam's leading brands continuing to gain value, with the top 100 reaching $43 billion.
Manufacturing sector ends the first half of 2026 on a positive note

Manufacturing sector ends the first half of 2026 on a positive note

Growth was maintained in the Vietnamese manufacturing sector in June amid solid gains in new orders and an easing of inflationary pressures.
Global investors welcome Resolution 10 focus on high-quality FDI

Global investors welcome Resolution 10 focus on high-quality FDI

International investors welcomed Resolution No.10-NQ/TW on developing the foreign-invested economic sector, highlighting a shift to quality FDI and the importance of reforms, capital markets, and stronger domestic suppliers.
Top 100 ESG Vietnam Green Enterprises announced for 2026

Top 100 ESG Vietnam Green Enterprises announced for 2026

VIR and Viet Research have announced the 2026 lists of Vietnam's top ESG-performing companies.
Vietnam’s workforce ready for AI era

Vietnam’s workforce ready for AI era

As Vietnam’s workforce becomes increasingly AI-ready, businesses need to accelerate their transformation to remain competitive and thrive.
Vietnam unveils sweeping financial strategy overhaul to boost growth

Vietnam unveils sweeping financial strategy overhaul to boost growth

Vietnam has overhauled key elements of its Financial Strategy through 2030, seeking to create more room for double-digit growth while safeguarding long-term fiscal and economic stability.
Tourism and infrastructure fuel Vietnam's real estate growth

Tourism and infrastructure fuel Vietnam's real estate growth

Tourism real estate has become vital to the national strategy for developing coastal cities, marine economy, and tourism until 2045.
Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

Business sentiment in Vietnam is rebounding strongly despite a challenging operating environment marked by rising costs and heightened global uncertainty, including ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade-related pressures.
Hanoi breaks ground on three rental housing, five urban railway projects

Hanoi breaks ground on three rental housing, five urban railway projects

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has attended the groundbreaking of three rental housing and five urban railway projects in Hanoi.
Resort developers carry out adjustments

Resort developers carry out adjustments

Despite tourism real estate seeing widespread benefits as the country grows, the market is currently facing greater challenges than at any point in recent memory.
Industry 4.0 opens new growth frontiers for Ho Chi Minh City

Industry 4.0 opens new growth frontiers for Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is turning to Industry 4.0 and smart supply chains to fuel its next phase of growth as older economic drivers slow.
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