Banks are rolling out hundreds of trillions of dong in preferential credit, but collateral, financial records and the ability to prove cash flows remain major hurdles for many SMEs seeking access to the funds.

Vietnam earned nearly $12 billion from exports of wood and wood products in the first eight months of 2026. The US remained the largest buyer, while purchases from China surged 46%.

The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and, above all, the foldable iPhone Ultra are expected to headline Apple’s 2026 launch season with some of the lineup’s most significant upgrades yet.

Vietnam’s revised 2026 Law on Belief and Religion lays the groundwork for protecting freedom of belief and religion while addressing new challenges in state management.

Vietnam Airlines adjusted flights between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta on September 7 due to volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Krakatau, while adding flights to assist passengers whose travel was disrupted on September 6.

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have become major economic partners since they established diplomatic relations in 1992, with bilateral trade and investment continuing to grow.

Hanoi has planned six resettlement urban areas for residents affected by the the Hong (Red) River Landscape Boulevard project, according to the mulnicipal People’s Committee.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his RoK counterpart Cho Jeong-sik held talks in Seoul on September 7, agreeing on measures to deepen their countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.

Northern Vietnam continued to be the country’s leading destination for manufacturing foreign direct investment (FDI), attracting 8.63 billion USD in newly registered capital from 274 projects in the first half of 2026, according to Savills Vietnam.

The Working Group III – Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) convened its 10th intersessional meeting in the northern province of Ninh Binh on September 7.

Vietnam has ample potential to expand agricultural and food exports, but achieving sustainable growth will require a shift from supply-driven exports to meeting market demand, with greater focus on product value, quality and branding, experts say.

President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man met with Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Kim Min Seok in Seoul on September 7, part of his official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VNREDSat-1, a key achievement of Vietnam-France scientific cooperation, is more than Vietnam’s first Earth observation satellite.

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission suggested imposing disciplinary action against Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan during its 12th session in Hanoi on September 7 under the chair of its head Tran Sy Thanh.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung visited a SK Telecom-operated artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Seoul on September 7, within the framework of National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man's official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

The first Vietnamese Cultural Festival in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, drew large crowds of Japanese residents and Vietnamese expatriates. The event showcased Vietnamese culture while strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.

National Taiwan University lecturer Nguyen Thi Lien Huong has been named one of eight Vietnamese Language Ambassadors Abroad 2026, marking the September 8 day honouring the Vietnamese language among overseas communities.

Vietnam welcomed nearly 16 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, maintaining strong growth across traditional Asian markets and long-haul destinations, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Vietnam’s economy showed strong signs of acceleration in the third quarter, creating greater room for expansion in the final months of the year.

Six groups of products and services have been proposed for the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc said at an Executive Council meeting in Hanoi on September 7.

Rising business registrations alongside a sharp increase in firms completing dissolution procedures in the first eight months of 2026 showed that the corporate sector continues to face restructuring pressure.

Hanoi is studying a four-level underground complex around the Opera House, combined with pedestrian tunnels to improve connections with Trang Tien street and nearby cultural and art spaces.

New US tariffs are testing Vietnamese exporters’ adaptability, pushing businesses beyond price and market adjustments. Long-term competitiveness will increasingly depend on investment in technology, product quality, branding and compliance.

Vietnam is accelerating its digital government and economy push, with faster processing, simpler procedures and wider data sharing. The goal is to build a modern governance model centred on citizens and businesses.

Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Vu Dai Thang met Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on September 7 during National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).