Việt Nam News

Updates from the National Statistics Office (NSO) released on Friday show that nearly 111,700 new businesses were registered nationwide from January to June, up 22.5 per cent year-on-year.

The latest updates showed that the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 10.8 per cent in the January–June period, accelerating from an 8.7 per cent increase in the same period of 2025 and marking the strongest first-half growth in seven years.

The event, themed 'Intelligent Automation – A Strategic Technology of the Digital Age', will bring together researchers, policymakers and businesses for a scientific conference, a business forum, an automation technology exhibition (AT Expo) and a regional One Commune One Product (OCOP) fair.

HCM City, Việt Nam's economic powerhouse, posted economic growth of 8.55 per cent in the first half of 2026 as strong consumer spending, recovering tourism and surging foreign investment helped offset global economic headwinds, official data showed on Friday.

For the six-month period, housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials recorded the biggest increase among major spending categories, rising by 6.72 per cent from a year earlier.

Vietnamese dairy producer Vinamilk has gained global recognition after winning a record five titles at the 2026 World Dairy Innovation Awards, underscoring its consumer-focused strategy of developing products tailored to evolving needs across all age groups.

About 60 key speakers, including those from investment capital, financial institutions and CEOs of Vietnamese and international banks have registered to participate in the Việt Nam Financial Forum 2026 (VFF 2026), an event shaping Việt Nam’s future linkages with global finance partnerships.

The industrial and construction sector remained the main engine of growth, expanding 9.81 per cent in the first six months and contributing more than 47 per cent of overall economic growth.

Strengthening supporting industries is essential to enhancing Việt Nam's industrial competitiveness, increasing localisation and reducing reliance on imported inputs, officials and industry leaders said at a forum in HCM City on July 2.

Solutions have been carried out to channel credit towards production and business sectors, priority sectors and growth drivers as directed by the Government and the Prime Minister, helping increase access to bank credit and support and promote economic growth.

The VNĐ3.5 trillion project is expected to attract more than 100 technology companies and support Thái Nguyên's shift towards a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy.

Việt Nam continues to be selected as an important link in the global manufacturing supply chain, particularly in high-tech and electronic components industries.

As personal EVs increasingly dominate the market, the key challenge facing policymakers and businesses is to optimise the supporting ecosystem before the transition to green mobility accelerates further in the coming years.

The sales rose 13 per cent for passenger vehicles, 32 per cent for commercial vehicles and 119 per cent for special-purpose vehicles. The exceptional growth of the special-purpose vehicle segment reflects strong investment demand in infrastructure, logistics, and industrial production.

Preparation time is limited, so finalising the guidance document is critical to ensure consistent implementation.

One month after Việt Nam rolled out E10 nationwide, the biofuel has captured more than 96 per cent of petrol consumption, with authorities reporting stable supplies, smooth market operations and early signs of improved air quality in Hà Nội and HCM City.

On the one side are the EFTA states, global leaders in innovation, technology, finance, clean energy and sustainable development; and on the other is Việt Nam, one of Asia’s most dynamic economies and an emerging regional hub for manufacturing, trade and investment.

JBIC will continue working with Việt Nam to advance the 15 Asia Zero Emission Community projects, with a combined investment of around US$20 billion, as well as power and oil and gas projects to strengthen the country's energy resilience under the POWERR Asia initiative.