Amid increasingly fierce global competition, the goal is no longer simply to increase domestic consumption of Vietnamese goods, but to develop strong Vietnamese brands capable of winning consumers through quality, innovation and added value, thereby creating a stepping stone for expansion into international markets.
The simultaneous implementation of large-scale infrastructure, urban upgrading and social housing projects will create additional momentum for Ho Chi Minh City's economic growth and support its double-digit growth target.
As of August 11, VAT refunds rose 32% from a year earlier, reaching 64.4% of the full-year estimate. Tax authorities issued 11,627 refund decisions totaling 111.726 trillion VND (4.26 billion USD), up 9% by volume. The payouts improved cash flow for companies and supported production, trade and exports.
The placement of ST25 rice on Selgros shelves not only creates an additional opportunity for German consumers to access Vietnamese rice products, but also contributes to efforts to increase the added value of Vietnamese agricultural products by shifting the focus from volume to quality, branding and value.
Huy stressed the need for Vietnam to draw on evidence-based analysis when designing measures to move up global value chains, strengthen domestic supply chains, develop strategic industries and technologies, and make more effective use of foreign investment.
Under the proposed approach, roads would serve mainly as connectors and for first- and last-mile transport; railways would handle large volumes over long distances; maritime transport would serve import and export cargo; inland waterways would carry large volumes at low cost; and air transport would focus on fast delivery and high-value goods.
Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces are carrying out comprehensive measures to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026, laying a foundation and creating momentum for development in the years ahead.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,859 VND/USD, and the floor rate 24,301 VND/USD.
Vietnam moved into second place with 7.3 million seats, up 10% from a year earlier, the fastest growth rate among the Southeast Asian aviation markets analysed by OAG.
As Vietnam is increasingly regarded by European companies as a manufacturing base and supply-chain hub, establishing production facilities could offer Thai businesses an additional route to the European market.
The Amata Industrial Park in Dong Nai City, established 32 years ago and covering more than 500ha, is home to over 160 domestic and foreign businesses. Selected in 2020 as one of three national pilot sites for conversion into an eco-industrial park, Amata has raised its compliance with the international eco-industrial park framework from 41% to 86% in 2024, and is working towards becoming Dong Nai's first certified eco-industrial park.
The Ministry of Finance estimates development investment for 2026-2030 at a minimum of 38.5 quadrillion VND (1.48 trillion USD), or about 40% of GDP. The state budget is expected to provide only about 20%, or more than 7.7 quadrillion VND, leaving over 80%, or more than 30 quadrillion VND, to be raised from the broader economy. That makes expanding capital mobilisation channels beyond bank credit essential.
Integrated into the official Vietnam International Financial Centre portal at vifc.gov.vn, the online system for registering and recognising members provides a unified online service channel through which investors, organisations and businesses can complete procedures related to membership, from new registration and recognition to information updates and termination of membership.
The airline will operate three round-trip flights a week on the route, significantly shortening travel time between Vietnam and Sri Lanka by eliminating the need for transit through a third country.
Tax policy is among the solutions with the most direct impact on companies. Rather than prioritising near-term revenue collection, fiscal policy is being run to help them preserve cash flow, expand production and build more sustainable revenue sources.
National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man on August 17 called for tighter safeguards and clear accountability in the banking sector, stressing that the management agency role of commercial banks must not become a “safety certificate” for corporate bonds.
The materials industry forms the foundation of industrial development and is critical to strengthening strategic autonomy, national competitiveness and the ability to master core technologies.
This presents Vietnam with an opportunity not only to attract more FDI, but also to select high-quality projects that generate greater added value, promote technology transfer and help create new growth drivers.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,865 VND/USD, and the floor rate 24,307 VND/USD.
The economic and industrial zones in Hue city host more than 200 active investment projects worth over 152 trillion VND (5.84 billion USD), with 139 already operational. Since the start of 2026, they have generated about 32 trillion VND, contributed 4.2 trillion VND to the state budget and brought in 730 million USD in exports, while employing more than 46,000 workers.
Indonesia is one of the key pillars of VinFast’s global growth strategy. Since entering the market, VinFast has rapidly expanded its product portfolio, commenced operations at its manufacturing facility in Subang, and built a comprehensive EV ecosystem through a growing network of strategic partners.
As Hanoi implements its master plan with a 100-year vision, in which metro lines are identified as the backbone of the capital city’s transport network, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Duc Thang met with representatives from several Saint Petersburg companies specialising in urban rail development.
Dak Lak has about 41,000ha of durian, with this year’s output estimated at nearly 500,000 tonnes. The province has 280 growing-area codes covering around 7,500ha, along with 41 packing facilities approved for export. In 2025, Dak Lak’s durian sector contributed about 1.1 billion USD to the country’s export turnover.
Vietravel Airlines' new route connects Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), meeting growing demand for travel between the two markets for investment, trade, tourism and visiting relatives.
To achieve annual export growth of 15-16%, total shipments would need to reach about 546-551 billion USD, requiring monthly exports of roughly 45-46 billion USD for the remainder of the year.
