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Vietnam’s reforms earn international recognition as government reviews July performance

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.

Economy needs 11.9 per cent growth in H2 to achieve 10 per cent GDP target for 2026

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.

Vietnam urged to upgrade FDI quality as global production chains restructure

July 31, 2026 | 14:35

Global production networks are undergoing profound restructuring under the combined impact of tariff policies, AI, and growing concerns over supply chain security. As competition among major economies shifts from low-cost manufacturing to technological capability, Vietnam needs to improve the quality of foreign direct investment, strengthen its industrial ecosystem, and develop domestic enterprises to move up global value chains.

UOB sees resilience amid cost pressures and external strains

June 13, 2026 | 02:02

According to a June 12 report by UOB (United Overseas Bank), recent data paint a mixed near-term picture, with higher energy costs dampening momentum.

Government urged to expand public procurement to create innovation

June 06, 2026 | 11:34

Vietnam cannot continue relying primarily on capital expansion and labour growth if it wants to achieve double-digit economic growth, experts have said. Instead, the country needs to create stronger market demand for science, technology and innovation through concrete mechanisms.