Vietnam invites Swiss investors to join international financial centre
By Nguyen Huong
July 31, 2026 | 14:57
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has chaired a business dialogue in Zurich to promote Vietnam's investment opportunities in finance and high technology.
Economy needs 11.9 per cent growth in H2 to achieve 10 per cent GDP target for 2026
By Nguyen Huong
July 31, 2026 | 14:38
Vietnam's economy will need to grow by around 11.9 per cent in the second half of 2026 to achieve the government's 10 per cent GDP growth target for the full year. However, this is not simply a matter of accelerating growth. It also requires keeping inflation under control, maintaining macroeconomic stability, and improving the quality of growth.
Fed holds rates steady for fifth straight meeting
By Hazy Tran
July 30, 2026 | 17:30
While the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged amid a resilient US economy and lingering inflation pressures, the prospect of further tightening remains a key external risk that Vietnam will need to monitor closely.
Vietnam seeks closer policy cooperation with IMF
By Nguyen Huong
July 30, 2026 | 12:12
On July 28, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan met with the IMF’s outgoing resident representative for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, Jochen Schmittmann, and his successor, Fazurin Jamaludin, who will take office on August 23.
Vietnam and World Bank align on 2026-2030 high-impact project lending pipeline
By Nguyen Huong
July 30, 2026 | 12:06
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have agreed to develop a pipeline of projects for WB financing during 2026-2030, prioritising projects with strong economic impact while pursuing reforms to improve loan implementation, safeguard public debt sustainability, and enhance the effectiveness of borrowed funds.
FIEs' listing on Vietnam's stock exchange, unlocking new capital
By Hazy Tran
July 29, 2026 | 10:00
A Hanoi seminar has explored how allowing foreign-invested enterprises to list on Vietnam's stock exchange could open new capital channels and raise governance standards.
AMRO upgrades Vietnam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent
By Thanh Van
July 28, 2026 | 20:05
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has upgraded Vietnam's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 7.5 per cent.
EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years
By Thanh Van
July 28, 2026 | 16:58
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks six years of implementation on August 1, delivering significant gains in bilateral trade and investment.
FDI listing hurdles lie beyond securities law
By Hazy Tran
July 28, 2026 | 16:56
With the current position of Vietnam's stock market, the State Securities Commission expect foreign-invested enterprises to become one of the key providers of high-quality listings for the market, reflecting its integral role in the economy.
Vietnam seeks stronger Australian investment to support growth target
By Nguyen Huong
July 28, 2026 | 16:47
Vietnam's Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has called on Australia to accelerate investment and bilateral cooperation programmes, particularly those supporting private sector development, as Vietnam pursues annual economic growth.
AM Best maintains stable outlook on Vietnam's non-life insurance sector
By Thanh Van
July 27, 2026 | 11:59
Vietnam's non-life insurance market retains a stable outlook from AM Best, supported by strong demand and solid economic fundamentals.
US introduces new 10 and 12.5 per cent tariffs, replacing temporary 10 per cent levy
By Nguyen Huong
July 24, 2026 | 17:01
The United States has introduced new import tariffs of 10 and 12.5 per cent, replacing the temporary 10 per cent tariff that expired at the same time.
Carbon credit push gathers pace among Vietnamese firms
By Thai An
July 24, 2026 | 13:20
Vietnamese firms are pushing ahead with carbon credit development as the country's cross-border trading framework takes shape.
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