Việt Nam News

The Government framed the target as both necessary and achievable despite acknowledging significant headwinds.

A central focus of the congress is the continued concretisation of Resolution No.68-NQ/TW, reaffirming the Party’s resolve to dismantle institutional barriers and create a breakthrough for the private sector, positioning it as the most important driving force of the national economy.

Cần Thơ City has identified the acceleration of major energy projects as a central driver to regain high growth momentum, with the city targeting gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth of 10–10.5 per cent in 2026.

The HCM City Union of Business Associations has outlined key measures to help the business community overcome challenges and sustain growth as the city expands its development space following administrative mergers and enters a new phase of accelerated growth.

As global economic rules shift, mergers and acquisitions are emerging as a key tool for Việt Nam to restructure businesses and sustain growth.

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) forecasts Việt Nam’s GDP growth in 2026 at 7.6 per cent, the highest among ASEAN+3 economies, in its quarterly update of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) released on January 21.

Despite these efforts, power source and grid projects under the adjusted Power Development Plan VIII still face obstacles, raising the risk of power shortages in the coming period if timely and decisive solutions are not applied.

As Việt Nam targets over 10 per cent GDP growth and enters a new development phase following the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the US–ASEAN Business Council (USABC), pledges long-term support for investment, trade, and innovation, helping the country build a stronger, more prosperous future, Ambassador Brian McFeeters, USABC President and CEO, has stated.

Also weighing on the market, foreign investors continued their selling streak for a second consecutive session, net selling VNĐ291.22 billion on HoSE.

The partnership marks a new step in VPBank’s supply chain finance strategy for the automotive sector.

Around 10 securities firms and banks have so far announced plans and their readiness to participate in the crypto asset market once licensed.

The rise was most evident in December, when imports from the US surged 148 per cent to $307 million, overtaking China for the first time that month.

Research shows that sustainable rice straw management could cut emissions by up to 36 per cent in the Mekong Delta – equivalent to more than two million tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Hoa Sen Home is not merely an expansion of product categories, but a long-term effort to build a large-scale, modern distribution model focused on the domestic market.

Under the decision, the industrial park will cover 409.2 hectares, including 400 hectares for industrial land and the remainder for transport infrastructure to be handed over to the State.

Under the agreement, Techcombank will work with Panasonic Vietnam to build a long-term partnership that goes beyond conventional financial transactions, aiming to create a multi-dimensional ecosystem in which banking services are closely integrated with business operations, delivering added value to enterprises, employees and customers.

This year is expected to mark the beginning of a new cycle of strong socio-economic growth, driven by effective implementation of recently created mechanisms and policies, together with clearer development orientations for the next phase.

Credit institutions expect the business outlook to remain positive in 2026 but are more cautious about profit growth, according to the latest survey by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).