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Vietnam’s FDI attraction policy pays off
Despite adverse COVID-19 impacts on the global economy, Vietnam’s selective investment attraction policy with priority to high-quality projects has proved effective, according to experts.
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FDI disbursement hits five-year high
Disbursement of foreign direct investment in Vietnam rose by 7.8 percent compared to 2021 to 4.42 billion USD in the first quarter of this year, a five-year record.
FDI disbursement hits five-year high
Disbursement of foreign direct investment in Vietnam in the first quarter of this year rose by 7.8 percent compared to the same period last year to 4.42 billion USD, a five-year record.
There is a shift of FDI flows to central region: Insiders
Many provinces and cities as well as the central region of Vietnam have recently emerged as an attractive destination for foreign investors, according to experts.
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Spring Fair 2026: Vietnam can learn from Czech experience in business connectivity, digital transformation
Vietnamese products such as garments, footwear, coffee, tropical agricultural produce, aquatic products, processed foods and electronic components have gained a foothold in the Czech market.
Spring Fair 2026 opens broader prospects for Vietnam–UAE trade cooperation
For Vietnam, the UAE serves not only as a consumer market but also as a gateway to the Middle East and North Africa. Vietnamese agricultural products such as cashew nuts, pepper, cinnamon and rice have steadily gained market share, while aquatic products, including tra fish and tuna, are increasingly present in the UAE’s hospitality sector.
Steel industry faces challenges amid domestic focus shift
As Vietnamese steel companies pivot towards the domestic market due to weakening export demand, they are grappling with intense competition that has compressed profit margins across the sector.
Spring Fair 2026: A “dual lever” for international cooperation
Vietnam is currently a major supplier of agricultural products, seafood, and garments to the Russian market. Vietnamese cuisine is also gaining increasing popularity in Russia, with around 1,000 Vietnamese restaurants and eateries in Moscow.
Spring Fair 2026: Lessons from Egypt, prospects for bilateral cooperation
A growing number of Egyptian companies are developing advanced technology products such as smart home automation systems, electric vehicle chargers and specialised IoT sensors used in industry, agriculture and health care, creating promising opportunities for cooperation with Vietnam.
Vietnam has potential to reshape Southeast Asia’s economic rankings: Foreign media
Recently, foreign media have shared positive sentiment on Vietnam’s economic prospects, praising the country’s impressive growth as it moves toward becoming a top economy in Southeast Asia.
Credit quota reform, tighter capital rules may widen gap among banks
Yuanta Vietnam Securities estimates that to achieve GDP growth above 10%, credit growth would need to exceed 16%. This suggests bank credit is no longer expected to be the main growth driver, with greater reliance on fiscal policy, public investment and capital markets.
Spring Fair 2026 offers ample room to deepen Vietnam–Cambodia trade ties
Cambodia holds substantial potential for cooperation in agro-processing and exports, especially in key products such as rice, cashew nuts and rubber. In recent years, the country’s cultivation area and agricultural output have grown steadily, providing a stable raw material base for processing industries.
Banks offer diverse solutions to support SMEs
With an increasingly significant role in the economy, the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is becoming a key segment in the credit growth strategies of many banks and the banks have been taking diverse solutions to support the enterprises.
Viettel Post plans to issue over 51 million shares
The expected offering price is 10,000 VND per share, which is approximately 90% lower than the closing price of 102,000 VND per share on February 12.
Vietnamese, Chinese products gain popularity: Trade Counselor
Vietnamese products, he noted, have secured strong footholds in distribution and retail networks across numerous Chinese cities and provinces, where they enjoy growing consumer favour.
Another Israeli airline announces direct service to Hanoi
From October 2026, the carrier will operate a long-haul direct service linking Tel Aviv and Hanoi. The route is expected to run three round-trip flights per week.
Agricultural exports reliant on securing raw material supply
According to Secretary General of the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association Le Viet Anh, pepper remained Vietnam’s leading spice export in 2025, with shipments exceeding 247,000 tonnes, accounting for 59.3% of total spice export volume. Export revenue reached 1.66 billion USD, out of total spice exports of 2.1 billion USD.
Vietnam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption
The high consumption has demonstrated that this food item continues to play a dominant role in the daily meals of Vietnamese people and its significant impact on the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI).
PM orders new Lo river bridge to meet emerging development needs
Stressing both immediate and long-term imperatives, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed that authorities pursue a dual-track approach: repairing the existing bridge to ensure safety while simultaneously investing in a new structure capable of opening up new socio-economic development space and safeguarding national defence and security.
Spring Fair 2026: Vietnam, Algeria seek to boost bilateral trade
Two-way trade reached approximately 550 million USD last year, up more than 170% compared to 2024, signalling significant room for further growth.
Online programme promotes Vietnamese products in Canada
Vietnam’s exports to Canada have doubled over the past five years to more than 13 billion USD, reflecting strong cooperation potential, especially as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) continues to take effect.
Noi Bai handles over 116,000 passengers on pre-Tet peak day
According to the airport authority, the gateway handled 674 take-offs and landings, serving 116,276 passengers on the day. International traffic remained high, with nearly 50,000 passengers travelling through the airport.
Mong Cai smart border gate to open new era for cross-border trade
The smart border gate will be based on Industry 4.0 technologies, with cross-border data connectivity serving as its core. Beyond modernising a single customs checkpoint, the project aims to create a regional-scale “digital gateway” facilitating more efficient trade flows.
Spring Fair 2026: Trade fairs boost Vietnam–Italy trade connectivity
Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Italy Duong Phuong Thao said the bilateral relations are developing positively, providing a solid foundation for economic and trade ties. The Italian Government, financial institutions and business community regard Vietnam as a key market in Southeast Asia.
