Việt Nam News

The World Bank expects Việt Nam's economy to expand by 6.3 per cent in 2026 and 7.7 per cent in 2027.

Under the proposal, the environmental protection tax on petrol (excluding ethanol), diesel, aviation fuel, kerosene and mazut will be reduced to zero Vietnamese đồng per litre.

Việt Nam is seeking public feedback on a draft decree expanding personal income tax exemptions to spur innovation, attract talent and drive long-term economic transformation.

The State Treasury raised over VNĐ80 trillion (US$3 billion) through government bonds in the first quarter of 2026, meeting 16 per cent of the annual raising target.

The initiative aims to translate Party and State policies on public and private sector development into concrete action toward long-term national development goals.

Export-oriented firms have largely focused on global supply chains, but current global headwinds are prompting a strategic shift. 

As the Government accelerates public investment to support economic growth, experts said ensuring stable material supply and transparent pricing will be key to keeping major infrastructure projects on schedule and maximising the efficiency of public spending.

Leaders of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade described the office as a concrete outcome of cooperation with the People’s Government of Hainan Province, following the Memoranda of Understanding signed a year earlier, enhancing economic and trade ties and establishing the Haikou office.

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, the size of the coming delegation reflects strong US business interest in expanding trade, investment, and long-term partnerships in Việt Nam.

ASEAN finance leaders are meeting to strengthen regional financial safety nets and deepen cross-sectoral cooperation amid growing global uncertainties.

The benchmark index soared 79.01 points to surpass 1,750 threshold.

The 2026 Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Expo opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on April 8, showcasing the latest industry trends and technologies.

Vietnam Expo 2026 is being held for the first time at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC), offering expanded space and modern infrastructure for exhibitions and business networking. 

The SBV noted that, with the current growth momentum and the expansion of cross-border QR payments across multiple countries, cashless payments would continue to be a key driver of Việt Nam’s digital economy and financial inclusion.

Newly-arising international investment disputes have continued to increase in both number and value in recent years, posing potential risks of economic losses, reputational damage, and a negative impact on the investment environment if effective coordination is lacking.

The free trade agreement between Việt Nam and the Eurasian Economic Union has helped boost bilateral trade to around US$6 billion in 2025, with both sides aiming to raise the figure to $15 billion in the coming years.

Despite the domestic e-commerce market reaching an estimated value of $31 billion in 2025, placing Việt Nam among the world’s top 10 and top three in ASEAN, total import-export turnover via e-commerce stood at just $4.45 billion.

Manulife's pre-tax profit reached over VNĐ3.545 trillion, reflecting effective operations and cost management.