Vietnamese agricultural products that meet stringent sustainability standards are beginning to command premium prices in international markets.

Hanoi has significantly accelerated the disbursement of public investment capital in recent months, reinforcing its role as a key engine of economic growth and laying the groundwork for the capital city's development targets.

The Government has ordered ministries, agencies and local authorities to sharpen forecasting capabilities and build response scenarios to keep inflation contained.

The top leader said Vietnam must maintain core capabilities in vessel design, building, repair, conversion and technical maintenance to ensure resilience against supply-chain disruptions, market volatility and emergencies.

Phu My 3 Specialised Industrial Park in Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a model eco-industrial park, supporting Vietnam's sustainable development goals and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.​

Vietnam needs to develop new-generation industrial parks with ecosystems that integrate modern technology, innovation and sustainable development standards to attract high-quality investors, experts said at a summit on July 10.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued a plan to develop the country's agricultural logistics system for 2026-2030.

The Ministry of Finance says Vietnam will prioritize investment, business support and macroeconomic stability as it pursues ambitious growth targets in the second half of 2026.

Gia Lai showcased its investment potential in Shanghai, Suzhou and Ningbo as it looked to attract high-value Chinese investment.

Sacombank expects its second-quarter 2026 pre-tax profit to fall by nearly 50% as legacy bad debts, higher funding costs and fierce competition for deposits continue to weigh on earnings.

Vietnam's automotive market continued to expand in the first half of 2026, with VinFast extending its dominance and traditional global brands facing intensifying competition.

It is not just stagnant models that need promotions to clear inventory; many top-selling names in the B-SUV segment such as Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai Creta, Mitsubishi Xforce, and KIA Seltos are not staying out of the price drop race either.

Many households reported that their June electricity bills surged, with some even doubling compared to May. The power company EVN said prolonged hot weather and students being at home on summer break has caused electricity consumption to increase.

More than a year after former chair Nguyen Van Binh was prosecuted, Viet Phat Group has yet to emerge from a difficult period.

Once considered nearly impossible to buy, Hanoi's Old Quarter townhouses are appearing on the market more frequently, although completed transactions remain scarce.

The Executive Board of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) named a 13-member advisory board on July 12, including prominent domestic and foreign experts in finance, investment and policymaking.

After more than two years of legal turmoil, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai is entering a rebuilding phase. Yet the property developer still faces significant challenges ranging from unresolved projects to weak cash flow and sluggish business performance.

Six of Vietnam's largest private groups are splashing nearly 4.9 quadrillion VND ($200 billion) across 40 major projects, underscoring the growing role of the private sector in driving the country's infrastructure, industrial and urban development.

HCM City is home to 20,259 FDI projects with total registered capital of nearly 142 billion USD from 152 countries and territories. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than 6.8 billion USD, fulfilling 62% of its annual target.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has said it will not include outstanding loans for 18 mega projects in the “credit room” created for conventional loans to ensure that businesses feel secure investing in national key projects.