Việt Nam News

By 2030, both the city's GRDP and per capita income are expected to rise sharply, with average income projected to nearly double, making Hà Nội an increasingly attractive destination for domestic and international retailers.

HDBank has secured a record US$721 million international syndicated social loan, the largest ever raised by a Vietnamese organisation, highlighting strong global investor confidence in the bank and Việt Nam's economic outlook.

Việt Nam's agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports grew strongly in the first seven months of 2026, but bottlenecks in supply, logistics and market access could hinder this year's US$74 billion export target.

The annual Thailand Week trade fair opened on July 30 in HCM City.

A widening corruption investigation has exposed weaknesses in Việt Nam's growing area code system, prompting tighter oversight as the country seeks to safeguard its billion-dollar durian exports.

As international standards on sustainability, digital transformation, traceability and intellectual property become increasingly stringent, building a strong brand is emerging as a key driver of both corporate growth and national competitiveness.

The proposed reform is expected to reduce unnecessary procedures, save times and costs as Việt Nam’s digital databases on citizens, land and electronic identification are increasingly developed.

The project aims to build a new generation coastal tourism urban model, developing in an integrated manner across multiple sectors such as tourism, commerce, services, innovation, biotechnology, and high-quality healthcare.

The increase comes as deposit rates have risen steadily since late 2025, encouraging households to move idle funds into bank savings for capital preservation and higher returns amid subdued performance in the stock, property and gold markets.

Building a comprehensive real estate database is emerging as a cornerstone of Việt Nam's push to create a more transparent and sustainable property market.

Total principal and interest payments on corporate bonds due in the third quarter are estimated at approximately VNĐ75.1 trillion (nearly US$3 billion), down 8.1 per cent from the second quarter.

Just over a year ago, land auctions across several provinces drew thousands of applications as investors competed aggressively, driving winning bids to two or three times the starting prices in some cases.

Investor sentiment was further supported by a return of foreign capital. Overseas investors recorded net purchases of VNĐ677.28 billion on HoSE, reversing six consecutive sessions of net selling.

Việt Nam's largest logistics exhibition opened in HCM City on Wednesday (July 30), bringing together hundreds of companies showcasing artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and low-emission technologies as the country seeks to build smarter, greener supply chains and strengthen its position as a regional logistics hub.

Hải Phòng Specialised Economic Zone will develop high value-added industries and services driven by science and technology.

Organised by the Australia–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the forum was held under the theme “Promoting trade, investment and strategic partnership between Australia and Vietnam.”

An APEC workshop on empowering MSMEs through digital transformation in the AI-driven world opened in Hà Nội on July 30.

The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the Indian government had approved the import of fresh durian from Việt Nam for domestic consumption.