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Vietnam sees surge in new business formation and registered capital in first half

By Nguyen Huong July 05, 2026 | 17:50

Vietnam recorded a sharp increase in new business creation and investment capital in the first half of 2026, with newly registered capital reaching a record level despite continued market consolidation, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Manufacturing boosted by FDI, export recovery and public investment

By Nguyen Thu July 04, 2026 | 10:00

Vietnam's industrial sector remained a key growth engine in the first half of 2026, supported by robust manufacturing activity, recovering export orders, stronger foreign investment, and accelerating public investment.

Vietnam's economy grew an estimated 8.4 per cent in second quarter

By Nguyen Huong July 04, 2026 | 09:00

Vietnam's economy grew almost 8.4 per cent on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to the NSO.

Vietnam and EFTA conclude free trade agreement negotiations

By Phuong Thu July 03, 2026 | 14:00

Vietnam and the EFTA have concluded talks on a free trade deal aimed at boosting market access and cutting tariffs.

Minister of Finance meets Samsung delegation to discuss economic role

By Nguyen Huong July 03, 2026 | 09:00

A Samsung delegation has held talks with Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan on the company's role in the country's economy.

Vietnam joins upper-middle income economies in World Bank classification

By Nguyen Thu July 02, 2026 | 08:00

Vietnam has been upgraded to an upper-middle income economy by the World Bank Group, marking a milestone achieved through years of export-led growth and sustained economic expansion.

Eight major infrastructure projects break ground in Ho Chi Minh City

By Bich Ngoc July 01, 2026 | 15:59

Eight major infrastructure projects worth over $9.7 billion have broken ground in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam's seafood exports approach $5.8 billion in first half of 2026

By Nguyen Thu July 01, 2026 | 15:42

Vietnam's seafood exports rose 12.8 per cent to nearly $5.8 billion in the first half of 2026.

Vietnam to hold off taxing gold bullion transfers pending government rules

By Yen Thuy June 30, 2026 | 16:59

Vietnam will not commence collecting personal income tax on gold bullion transfers from July 1 despite the new tax law taking effect, as the government has yet to issue guiding regulations.

Hanoi announces 276 priority investment projects

By Nguyen Huong June 29, 2026 | 17:23

On June 29, the Hanoi Capital Master Plan Announcement and Investment Promotion Conference 2026 took place. The city pledged to strengthen governance reforms and create a transparent, stable and predictable investment environment to support sustainable, long-term business growth.

Hanoi partners with five banks to raise up to nearly $8 billion through bond issuance

By Nguyen Huong June 29, 2026 | 17:18

Hanoi has signed MoUs with five big commercial banks to support the issuance of local government bonds, with plans to raise between $6-7.8 billion during 2027-2030 to finance key infrastructure projects, particularly the capital's urban railway network.