Việt Nam News

The SBV has set a credit growth of 15 per cent for 2026, with adjustments depending on actual situation, ensuring inflation control, macroeconomic stability, support for economic growth, and the safety of the credit institution system.

Việt Nam’s young population, stable environment, and strong GDP growth further position the country as a future regional digital leader.

Also supporting the market, foreign investors returned to the market, net buying over VNĐ187.9 billion on the two main exchanges.

HDBank and the London Stock Exchange signed a strategic agreement for establishing a long-term framework to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing global capital markets.

Việt Nam – China economic ties have expanded significantly, with bilateral trade reaching about US$252 billion last year.

The HCM City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank) has entered a strategic partnership agreement with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to support Vietnamese businesses in accessing international capital markets.

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam will continue coordinating with the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia and relevant information sources to inform associations, businesses, and related parties about the outcome of the review regarding the potential initiation of the investigation in the coming period.

MoIT has introduced sweeping reforms to certificates of origin and related procedures to cut red tape, reduce costs and help businesses better tap tariff incentives amid global uncertainty.

Against the current challenging backdrop, international observers view Việt Nam as a model “success story” thanks to policy consistency and strong execution.

Việt Nam is gradually establishing its capacity to supply Halal goods, particularly in processed foods, agricultural produce, beverages, tourism services and logistics.

HCM City authorities have approved six additional residential projects for sale to foreign individuals and organisations, expanding access to the market as Việt Nam steps up efforts to attract overseas talent and capital.

Lâm Đồng province boasts strengths in agriculture and significant tourism potential, while Cambodia is a promising market with rapidly growing consumption, services, tourism, and modern distribution systems.

Once fully operational, the plant, comprising two units with a total capacity of 1,403 MW, will significantly increase electricity supply to the national grid, particularly during peak demand periods.

Việt Nam needs to foster a new generation of private enterprises with stronger technological capabilities to lead key industries and shift from supporting growth to driving the country’s modernisation.

Interbank interest rates have remained elevated in the first months of 2026, reflecting tightening liquidity conditions as credit growth continues to outpace deposit mobilisation, according to analysts.

Pepper farmers in Đồng Nai Province are steadily shifting from conventional cultivation to organic and microbiological farming practices.

While acknowledging that applying AI helps their companies keep the competitive edge, cybersecurity officers remain on alert of the risks associated with AI use and are seeking solutions from their industry partners.

The central city of Đà Nẵng has been designed as a smart and liveable urban in Việt Nam, and a key national centre of logistics, start-up innovation, finance, free trade zone, sea-based economic power and ‘green’ growth in 2050, with a vision of a global eco-city and worth living rendezvous in 2075.