Expanding credit and livelihoods

Expanding credit and livelihoods

As the labour market continues to recover, policy credit is helping poor and vulnerable workers improve their livelihoods while supporting small businesses to expand and create jobs.
Centralised customs clearance paves the way for smarter trade

Centralised customs clearance paves the way for smarter trade

Centralised customs clearance is streamlining procedures, cutting shipment processing times and reducing direct contact, marking a significant step towards a more efficient, transparent and digitally driven customs system.
FTA Index 2025 tracks regional delivery of trade commitments

FTA Index 2025 tracks regional delivery of trade commitments

The Ministry of Industry and Trade unveiled the FTA Index 2025 on August 18, providing a nationwide assessment of FTA implementation based on feedback from more than 4,000 exporting and importing companies.
US businesses remain committed to Vietnam with measured outlook

US businesses remain committed to Vietnam with measured outlook

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

Vietnam-Japan cooperation moves towards results-driven innovation

Vietnam-Japan economic cooperation is shifting towards deeper collaboration and tangible outcomes.
Citi raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP forecast to 8 per cent

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

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

Vietnam and Australia commit $2.3 million to agricultural research

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

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

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

Beyond loans, veterans turn capital into sustainable livelihoods

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

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

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

Vietnam and Australia explore agriculture minerals and energy cooperation

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

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

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

Australia and Vietnam deepen economic cooperation

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