Battery storage prioritised as rooftop solar incentives under review
By Nguyen Huong
July 08, 2026 | 13:43
The government is preparing policies to boost rooftop solar and battery storage while studying time-of-use power pricing.
Policy lending accelerates in first half with $19 billion in loans
By Hong Thuy
July 08, 2026 | 13:33
VBSP disbursed over $19 billion in concessional loans to more than 1.25 million households in the first half of 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes special maritime economic zone
By Bich Thuy
July 07, 2026 | 08:00
Ho Chi Minh City proposes the government allow the city to research and develop a plan to establish a special marine economic zone based on the development space of the Can Gio - Ba Ria - Vung Tau area.
Businesses propose fresh growth drivers for second-half GDP expansion
By Tuyet Thuy
July 06, 2026 | 16:44
The local business community has proposed regulatory and financial reforms, including an FDI-linked sandbox and a small- and medium sized enterprise digital bank, to help accelerate GDP growth in the second half of 2026.
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.
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