MoF minister outlines priorities for international integration to support growth
By Nguyen Huong
August 03, 2026 | 23:24
Speaking at the opening session of the 33rd diplomatic conference in Hanoi on August 1, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan presented the Ministry of Finance's strategy for advancing international economic integration and attracting foreign investment.
Vietnam’s seven-month trade reaches $659.58 billion as deficit widens
By Nguyen Thu
August 03, 2026 | 23:07
Vietnam’s merchandise trade surged in the first seven months of 2026, but faster import growth pushed the country into a $20.52 billion trade deficit.
Vietnam’s reforms earn international recognition as government reviews July performance
By Nguyen Huong
August 03, 2026 | 22:52
On August 3, at the government’s monthly meeting for July, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan said many sectors had maintained positive growth since the beginning of the year.
New programme addresses changing startup landscape
By Bich Ngoc
August 03, 2026 | 22:45
A new programme will select 10 startups from 100 applicants, with three moving to testbed and fundraising stages.
Dutch businesses upbeat about Vietnam's reforms and IFC ambitions
By Minh Vu
August 03, 2026 | 22:16
Dutch businesses are optimistic about Vietnam's economic outlook and are keen to expand cooperation in finance, logistics, tech, and green transition.
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.
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