Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 11.9% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, the highest growth rate for the period in many years, reported the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

The Government has issued a decree detailing the Law on Commerce and the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding goods trading and related activities by foreign investors and foreign-invested economic organisations in Vietnam.

Vietnamese coffee exports are poised for strong growth in both volume and prices in the final months of the year.

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached 770.14 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, the highest-ever figure for the period, up 28.7% year-on-year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported.

HCM City posted encouraging economic growth in the first eight months of 2026, but businesses remain under pressure as the number of firms leaving the market rises sharply.

Vietnam could tap into Southeast Asia’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) services market, estimated at around $40 billion.

Bkav Pro’s first-half profit more than halved as the company continued to grapple with over US$6 million in bond principal that has been overdue since May 2025.

A HCMC farmer has successfully grown the luxury mango known as the “Egg of the Sun,” selling his first locally grown fruits for $11–23 each.

Vietnam imported more than 112,000 tonnes of pork in the first seven months of 2026 at an average price of just $1.63 per kg, adding pressure to already falling domestic hog prices.

Vietnam should shift from connecting overseas experts to fostering joint innovation, building a global Vietnamese intellectual ecosystem that turns worldwide talent into national science and technology capacity.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre is taking shape as global funds begin exploring investment opportunities. A clear legal framework and strong project pipeline will be key to attracting international capital.

Hanoi is seeking to sustain its appeal to foreign investors while shifting FDI towards higher-quality projects, mainly into technology, information and communications, services, and innovation.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is accelerating its green and technological transition as global brands tighten sustainability and traceability requirements. The shift is key to retaining orders and moving up global value chains.

Three months after the Prime Minister issued a dispatch on May 5 calling for decisive measures to prevent and deal with intellectual property rights infringements, authorities have detected 4,562 cases showing signs of related violations.

Ho Chi Minh City is pushing for double-digit growth, targeting GRDP expansion of at least 10% in 2026. The city aims for growth of 11.07% in Q3 and 12.3% in Q4.

Vietnam’s domestic consumption continued to expand strongly in the first eight months of 2026, while tourism maintained its robust recovery momentum, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam is looking to its night-time economy to boost tourism spending and encourage longer stays. Success will depend on distinctive products, sound planning and more flexible policies.

The Steering Committee for Price Management will meet monthly with localities to keep prices under control, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang told a meeting in Hanoi on September 4.

Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is entering a new phase, with competitive advantages no longer resting primarily on low prices or increasing order volumes, but on operational efficiency, quality, transparency and trust.

Vietnam aims to link at least half of its agricultural cooperatives with businesses or other economic organisations by 2030.