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US businesses remain committed to Vietnam with measured outlook

By Bich Ngoc August 18, 2026 | 09:01

While business confidence has become more measured compared with the optimistic outlook at the beginning of the year, US companies remain committed to Vietnam.

Vietnam-Japan cooperation moves towards results-driven innovation

By Nguyen Huong August 14, 2026 | 15:34

Vietnam-Japan economic cooperation is shifting towards deeper collaboration and tangible outcomes.

Citi raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP forecast to 8 per cent

By Huong Thuy August 14, 2026 | 15:31

Citi Research has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s full-year GDP growth in 2026 to around 8 per cent, according to its latest report.

Vietnam and Australia commit $2.3 million to agricultural research

By Thai An August 14, 2026 | 09:00

Vietnam and Australia have agreed in principle to invest A$3.3 million ($2.3 million) in two new research projects.

Vietnam, New Zealand to expand agricultural market access and digital trade

By Thai An August 14, 2026 | 08:00

Vietnam and New Zealand are looking to deepen economic and trade ties, with a focus on expanding agricultural market access.

Beyond loans, veterans turn capital into sustainable livelihoods

By Ha An August 13, 2026 | 17:42

After leaving the military, many veterans have turned timely access to credit into a springboard for building productive businesses, creating jobs and continuing to contribute to their communities.

Vietnam seeks Australia's technical support in four key financial areas

By Nguyen Huong August 13, 2026 | 14:29

Vietnam and Australia have discussed strengthening financial cooperation following talks between Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Vietnam and Australia explore agriculture minerals and energy cooperation

By Nguyen Huong August 13, 2026 | 14:24

Vietnam and Australia have discussed boosting trade, investment, and green transition cooperation during talks between their finance and trade ministers.

Banks roll out lower-cost credit to boost businesses and priority sectors

By Vinh Thuy August 13, 2026 | 14:18

Banks are stepping up lending rate cuts and rolling out large preferential credit packages, signalling stronger efforts to ease borrowing costs and support businesses and economic growth.

Australia and Vietnam deepen economic cooperation

By Thanh Van August 11, 2026 | 16:00

Australia and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen cooperation across education, trade and innovation, to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Banks face growing bad debt risks amid rising funding costs

By Lien Thuy August 11, 2026 | 14:57

Banks are facing rising bad debt risks as non-performing and special-mention loans increase, while thinner provisioning buffers and higher funding costs threaten to put pressure on asset quality.