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World Bank forecasts Vietnam GDP growth of 6.3 per cent

By Thanh Van April 10, 2026 | 12:17

The World Bank Group’s April 8 EAP Economic Update forecasts Vietnam is expected to grow by 6.3 per cent in 2026, supported by strong public and private investment, and sustained FDI inflows.

Vietnam enhances SME ecosystem through digital and green transition training

By Nguyen Huong April 10, 2026 | 12:09

A two-day training programme aimed at strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises in digital and green transformation opened in Hanoi on April 9.

GEVA boosts Vietnam’s green export push

By Trong Hieu April 09, 2026 | 15:00

Strengthening the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises and supporting their access to green export markets has become a critical priority.

Vietnam-Japan ties deepen as Tokyo expands skilled labour access

By Nguyen Huong April 09, 2026 | 10:00

The Japanese government has outlined adjustments to both the Specified Skilled Worker and Employment for Skill Development programmes, Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs said on April 8.

Leadership handover marks new phase for Vietnam’s finance governance

By Nguyen Huong April 09, 2026 | 08:00

On the afternoon of April 8, a handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Finance between Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang and newly appointed Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan.

CT&D eyes expansion in Hanoi with urban redevelopment

By Nguyen Huong April 08, 2026 | 23:50

CT&D has signalled plans to expand its investment in Hanoi, with a proposed role in redeveloping the Thanh Xuan Bac housing complex.

Vietnam stock market set for Emerging Market status in September

By Hazy Tran April 08, 2026 | 23:41

Vietnam’s stock market has passed its latest review and is officially on track for an upgrade to emerging market status this September, paving the way for potential inclusion on MSCI’s watch list within the next year.

Seafood trade loses pace in March amid market divergence

By Trang Thuy April 08, 2026 | 23:39

Vietnam’s seafood exports lost momentum in March as global demand remained uneven, with a sharp surge in China partially offsetting declines in major markets such as the United States and Japan.

AIC to build $2.1bn AI data centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Thanh Van April 08, 2026 | 10:35

AIC has signed an MoU to build a $2.1 billion AI data centre in Ho Chi Minh City, the first of its kind.

Vietnam, Laos increase key transport infrastructure connectivity

By Bich Thuy April 08, 2026 | 09:00

Vietnam and Laos are working to promote key strategic infrastructure projects to increase connectivity between the two countries.

Vietnam GDP projected to grow 7.4 per cent in 2026

By Thanh Van April 06, 2026 | 14:29

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on April 6 released its annual flagship report, the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) 2026, projecting regional growth of 4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027.