Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for nearly 98% of active businesses in Vietnam, continue to face persistent difficulties in accessing finance.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's agricultural traceability system has come into operation, creating a unified database to enhance transparency, strengthen competitiveness and expand export opportunities for agricultural products.

With the revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) and a new legal framework paving the way, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to become a key enabler of Vietnam's energy transition.

The tourism sector will implement a series of key tasks and solutions in the last six months of 2026 to realise the goal of making tourism a leading economic industry in the new development era.

The EuroCham Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose to 79.7 points in the second quarter of 2026, its highest level in nearly seven years, according to a survey released on July 15 by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

All university students will be required to graduate with digital competencies and knowledge of AI under a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

New Government policies and mechanisms are set to broaden investment channels for households and businesses, accelerate distributed power generation, shore up energy security and realise Vietnam's green growth targets.

Seafood exporters have fresh opportunities to gain greater access to high-value markets, after negotiations concluded with the EFTA on a free trade agreement (FTA) that would help Vietnam diversify exports amid rising global trade uncertainties.

The Prime Minister's Decision No. 21/2026/QD-TTg, which took effect on July 1, 2026, promulgating the lists of strategic technologies and tech-products, marks a new direction for the sector’s development.

Vietnamese exporters are entering the final countdown to comply with the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), as the bloc completes the last legal and technical steps before the new rules take effect.

Industrial production maintained robust growth between January and June, with its index (IIP) estimated to have risen 10.8% year-on-year, the strongest first-half increase since 2019.

Vietnam will need to mobilise around $205.6 billion through the stock market between 2026 and 2030, more than twice the amount mobilised in the previous five-year period.

VN maintained its position as the fastest-growing economy in ASEAN in the first half of 2026, with international experts forecasting that VN will outperform earlier expectations, supported by strong FDI, manufacturing and international trade.

Digital transformation is changing not only how people work and communicate but also how they practice their faith.

Despite the positive headline figures, analysts caution that actual purchasing power has yet to recover fully.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Timor-Leste inaugurated its office in the capital city of Dili on July 15, marking its transition to fully functional, centralised operations just over three months after its establishment.

Foreign digital service providers paid more than 12.5 trillion VND (479.5 million USD) in taxes through Vietnam's foreign supplier portal during the first six months of this year, underscoring the rapid growth of cross-border digital tax collections.

Vietnam is showcasing its rich cultural heritage, tourism and cuisine at the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair, which opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (China) on July 15 and runs through July 21.

The health condition of the last patient receiving treatment following the deadly boat capsize off Phu Quoc has shown positive signs of improvement after three more days of intensive care, Cho Ray Hospital in HCM City said on July 16.

The rapid rise of AI is reshaping not only the global technology race but also Asia’s trade landscape. Against this backdrop, Vietnam is emerging as one of the region’s biggest beneficiaries.

US agricultural exports to Vietnam have increased significantly over the past two years, with improved market access creating new opportunities for fruit trade, according to Fruitnet.com website.

Vietnam’s National Wage Council on July 16 reached a consensus on raising the regional minimum wage by an average of 7.8% from January 1, 2027, following its second round of negotiations on the annual wage adjustment.

The 2026 VPS Cup Fareast 19R Open and International Regatta will be held for the first time in Nha Trang Bay from July 17 to 19, bringing together regional sailing clubs in one of Vietnam’s most prominent coastal sporting events.

Vietnam's economy maintained strong momentum in the second quarter and first half of 2026, posting GDP growth above expectations despite persistent global uncertainties.

Cultural heritage is emerging as a driving force for sustainable tourism development in VN, with traditional brocade weaving among the Thai ethnic community in Nghe An and the preserved Tay cultural space in Thai Nguyen offering notable examples.