Dong Nai city has become a leading destination for investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK), with nearly 8.4 billion USD in registered capital from the Asian country, reflecting strong business ties and the local authorities' commitment to supporting enterprises.
Vietnam’s economy recorded several important milestones in the first 10 months of 2026, with total trade surpassing 1 trillion USD for the first time, while industrial production and foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to grow.
Year-end festival demand and positive signals from key markets are giving Vietnam’s seafood exporters a chance to accelerate in the final months of 2026.
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The Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee and Tran Hong Quan Metallurgy Co., Ltd jointly organised a ceremony at Nhan Co Industrial Park on July 26 to introduce Vietnam’s first aluminum ingot product, marking a milestone in the development of the country’s aluminum industry and contributing to greater economic self-reliance.
Lien Khuong International Airport in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong began calibration flights on July 23 to test its navigation aids and airfield lighting system following a major infrastructure upgrade, marking a key step toward its planned reopening on August 19.
Compared with many countries in the region, Vietnam has emerged as a notable performer in the intellectual property (IP) field, with significant improvements in various indicators and criteria.
Ho Chi Minh City is attracting a growing number of international buyers seeking Vietnamese suppliers, signalling its emergence as a regional sourcing hub and creating new opportunities for local businesses to integrate more deeply into global supply chains.
Scientists, policymakers and agricultural experts from across Asia have called for stronger cooperation to bring scientific innovations directly to farmers, saying this is essential to building a low-emission, climate-resilient rice sector while safeguarding food security and improving rural livelihoods.
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached more than 4 billion USD in the first half of 2026, down nearly 23% year-on-year, as global economic headwinds, tighter immigration policies and shifting capital flows weighed on overseas Vietnamese transfers.
Vietnam’s railway sector is gaining fresh momentum as a series of innovative services, including tourism, heritage and dedicated commuter trains, have attracted growing numbers of passengers and opened up new opportunities for the industry.
Mr. Le Quang Tung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Can Tho City Party Committee; and Mr. Tran Van Huyen, Deputy Secretary of the Can Tho City Party Committee, recently held a working session with leaders of various agencies and sectors, and Asean Investment Joint Stock Company on the orientation for Can Tho tourism development in the new phase.
Vietnam is intensifying efforts to sustain export momentum in the second half of 2026 as the country works toward its target of 550 billion USD in export revenue for the year, despite continuing uncertainties in global trade.
The Canada–Vietnam Forum on Economic Resilience and CPTPP–EU Linkages opened in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of July 20 on the sidelines of the third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) this year.
From ecotourism to agritourism and community tourism, Can Tho offers a variety of experiences that appeal to visitors. The distinctive character of these offerings is currently being shaped by both policymakers and local businesses. To enhance its tourism competitiveness, the city must take stock and reframe its products around authentic local value.
Ho Chi Minh City's Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) and the Global Technology and Telecommunications Corporation (GTEL) on July 17 signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on system integration research and technology transfer for Ho Chi Minh City's metro network, aiming to gradually master core urban railway technologies.
After more than 14 years of negotiations, Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have officially concluded talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), paving the way for its signing in the fourth quarter of 2026 and opening a new chapter in economic cooperation with some of Europe's most advanced economies while reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to deep and comprehensive international integration.
Industrial production maintained robust growth between January and June, with its index (IIP) estimated to have risen 10.8% year-on-year, the strongest first-half increase since 2019, driven by improving export demand, fresh investment projects and a strong wave of production expansion by businesses.
To meet the increasingly high standards of domestic and international markets, the authorities and farmers of Can Tho City are actively shifting towards an agricultural economy mindset, focusing on producing high-quality, safe, and environmentally friendly agricultural products.
Vietnam must accelerate public investment, improve coordination between fiscal and monetary policies and remove implementation bottlenecks in the second half of 2026 to sustain double-digit economic growth, the Ministry of Finance said at a press briefing on July 14.
Six of Vietnam's largest private conglomerates are splashing nearly 4.9 quadrillion VND (200 billion USD) across 40 major projects, underscoring the growing role of the private sector in driving the country's infrastructure, industrial and urban development.
Hanoi has unveiled a 100-year master plan that sets out an ambitious vision to transform itself into a globally connected city driven by innovation, technology, and sustainable economic growth.
Vietnam's recent reclassification by the World Bank (WB) Group as an upper-middle-income economy marks an important milestone in the country’s development trajectory, said Mariam J. Sherman, WB Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, noting that while the upgrade reflects Vietnam's remarkable progress, it also brings a new set of growth challenges as the country pursues its ambition of becoming a high-income economy by 2045.
Honda Vietnam posted strong sales in June, with automobile deliveries surging 31.5% year-on-year while motorcycle sales rose 4.7%, reinforcing the company’s dominant position in Vietnam’s two-wheeler market.
Dong Nai city has become a leading destination for investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK), with nearly 8.4 billion USD in registered capital from the Asian country, reflecting strong business ties and the local authorities' commitment to supporting enterprises.
