Exports gain momentum from high-tech growth drivers

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Việt Nam’s exports reached US$215.66 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 19.5 per cent year-on-year. Twenty-six export items generated more than $1 billion in revenue each, including seven with turnover exceeding $10 billion.

Vietnam Airlines launches nonstop Hà Nội–Amsterdam service

Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its nonstop service between Hà Nội and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Việt Nam and the Netherlands. The new service marks a significant milestone in the airline’s international network expansion strategy and further strengthens air links between Việt Nam and Europe.

Leading experts to discuss the future of Việt Nam’s financial sector at forum

Đà Nẵng will host the Việt Nam Financial Forum 2026 (VFF 2026) at the Ariyana Convention Centre Đà Nẵng from July 9 to 10, bringing together approximately 350 Vietnamese and international experts, leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and representatives from financial institutions and the fintech and banking sectors.

Growing Halal market offers opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

The Halal market is becoming a promising avenue for businesses in HCM City. With its well-developed manufacturing, trade and service ecosystem and dynamic business community, the city is well positioned to strengthen its role in regional and global Halal supply chains.

HCM City moves to ease tax hurdles for FDI firms

The HCM City tax agency said it will maintain regular dialogue with businesses, push ahead with administrative reform and digital transformation, and identify implementation bottlenecks to recommend policy adjustments, facilitating investment and business activities for FDI enterprises.

76 premium .vn domain names to be auctioned

Among the domains to be auctioned are ab.vn, dr.vn, ic.vn, 9x.vn, ny.vn, hi.vn, ok.vn, fu.vn, mb.vn, ot.vn and vv.vn, along with other letter-and-number combinations with strong branding potential.

Việt Nam, ADB to advance strategic projects with strong economic impact

Expressing appreciation for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) nonsovereign lending to Việt Nam’s private sector, Deputy Finance Minister Trần Quốc Phương said the Ministry of Finance will continue coordinating closely with ADB to facilitate such financing within Việt Namm’s legal framework, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of direct lending to private enterprises without government guarantees.

Bancassurance operations undergo restructuring

Banks are increasingly moving beyond insurance distribution by taking stakes in insurers, reflecting a strategy to generate more stable fee income through customer ecosystems and long-term insurance services.

Materials, manufacturing industries seen as pillars of economic ambitions

At a conference on Việt Nam’s materials industry and manufacturing sector in a new development era held on June 15, policymakers, industry leaders and experts outlined institutional and policy reforms aimed at transforming the materials and manufacturing industries into foundational pillars of the economy. 

Việt Nam tightens rules on corporate bond issuance

The decree defines corporate bonds as securities with maturities of at least one year issued by enterprises to confirm the lawful rights and interests of bondholders with respect to a portion of the issuer's debt.

Việt Nam, EU enhance cooperation in green finance

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance wishes to strengthen cooperation with the European Union (EU) in green finance, digital finance, capital market development, public finance management and the adoption of international financial standards, Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn told Ambassador Julien Guerrier, head of the EU Delegation to Việt Nam, on June 15.

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