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Manufacturing sector improves with business confidence hitting 16-month high

New orders increased for the second consecutive month, and at a much faster pace than in September. The rate of expansion was the quickest since July 2024, reflecting improved customer demand.

VN garment plants obtain ILO grants to boost commuting safety for workers

Three garment factories in Vietnam have been awarded grants through the Commuting Safety Challenge, an initiative led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Vision Zero Fund with support from Nike Inc.

Bad debt settlement fully benefits from new policy from H2 2026

Vietnam’s banks are bracing for a new wave of debt recovery as Resolution No 42/2017/QH14 is codified into the amended Law on Credit Institutions, with analysts warning that the full benefits will only be visible from the second half of 2026.

Vietnam registers nearly 18,000 new enterprises in October

Nearly 18,000 enterprises with registered capital of 172.5 trillion VND (6.6 billion USD) and 93,600 workers were established in Vietnam in October this year, according to the National Statistics Office.

Green industry lures more FDI to Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta region is now standing at the threshold of becoming a modern, sustainable industrial centre.

Vietnam exports agricultural goods to 190 countries worldwide

With exports reaching 190 global markets, Vietnam is becoming a vital player in the world’s food supply chain.

17 indicted over durian export scandal after years of urgent warnings

Authorities indict 17 individuals for fraud and bribery tied to illegal durian exports to China, raising alarms about risks to Vietnam's fruit trade.

Hanoi targets 40,000 new SMEs annually in five-year growth plan

From 2026, Hanoi will support tens of thousands of new SMEs each year as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the private sector.

Bac Ninh rises to the top in Vietnam’s export rankings

With a total export turnover of $76.44 billion in the first ten months of 2025, Bac Ninh has officially surpassed Ho Chi Minh City to become the nation’s leading exporter.

Pham Nhat Vuong enters aerospace with VinSpace

Vietnam’s richest man launches VinSpace to manufacture aircraft and satellites, marking a bold leap into aerospace amid an unprecedented rise in his personal and corporate wealth.

Amazon to make Vietnam Southeast Asia’s e-commerce export hub

As part of its 2026 strategic focus, Amazon aims to position Vietnam as a central hub for Southeast Asia’s e-commerce exports, leveraging technology and innovation to drive high-quality export growth.

FDI disbursement hits five-year high in 10 months

The manufacturing and processing sector continued to dominate, with 17.68 billion USD, or 83% of the total disbursement over the first 10 months.

Logistics Forum 2025 seeks to unleash development potential of central Vietnam

The VN Logistics Forum 2025, scheduled to take place on November 28–29 in Da Nang, is expected to be a strategic milestone, marking a new phase of development for Vietnam’s logistics services.

National CPI up 3.27% in ten months

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.27% year-on-year in the first ten months of 2025, while core inflation increased 3.2%, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported on November 6.

Liquidity hits nearly five-month low as market declines

The Vietnamese stock market experienced a widespread decline on November 6, marked by weak demand and cautious investor sentiment.

Exports hit new records following strong momentum

Vietnamese enterprises have set records across multiple areas, demonstrating strong export momentum that not only expands trade but also reinforces Vietnam’s position in global supply chains.

CMC secures US$51.5mil. bond for flagship CCS Hanoi data center

CMC Technology Group has successfully raised VND1,250 billion (US$ 51.5 million) through the issuance of 10-year bonds to finance the development of its flagship digital infrastructure complex, CMC Creative Space Hanoi (CCS Hanoi).

Long-haul international flights to shift to Long Thanh Airport

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced plans to gradually transfer international flight operations from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport.

Vietnamese businesses need upgrade to harness full EVFTA potential

Since the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force in August 2020, it has emerged as one of the most effectively implemented trade pacts, significantly expanding the scale of bilateral trade between the two sides.

Capital market enables Vietnam to meet double-digit growth targets

As Vietnam’s credit-driven growth approaches its limit, experts say the country must pivot towards developing its capital markets, including stocks and bonds, to sustain double-digit economic expansion in the coming years.