Industrial production rose by 9.2% for the year, accelerating from an 8.2% increase in 2024 and marking the strongest performance since 2019.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA), aiming to ensure the agreement is carried out fully and effectively.

Bac Ninh emerged as one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing local economies in 2025, driven by strong industry and startup activity.

The rate of fly ash utilisation has steadily increased over the years, to 84% in 2021 from 37.5% in 2018.

Despite global uncertainty in 2025, the agriculture and environment sector fulfilled and exceeded all nine targets assigned by the Government.

ASEAN, particularly Vietnam and Thailand, has also stood out. The RoK’s exports to ASEAN rose 12.5% over the period, reaching 122.4 billion USD in 2025, while exports to Vietnam climbed 10.8% to 62.8 billion USD.

Vietnam allocated about 1.15 quadrillion VND (nearly 43.8 billion USD) for development investment in 2025, the highest ever recorded, the Ministry of Finance reported at its year-end review conference held in Hanoi on January 6.

Vietnam’s total trade in services surpassed 70 billion USD last year, with exports reaching 30.3 billion USD and imports amounting to 40.5 billion USD, resulting in a deficit of more than 10 billion USD.

Ho Chi Minh City has set an economic growth target of over 10% for 2026, based on favourable international conditions and the early impact of the amended Resolution 98 on special mechanisms and policies for the city.

Vietnam's stock market continued its upward trajectory on January 7, with the VN-Index surpassing 1,835 points-a new all-time high. The early-year rally reflects strong investor sentiment and rising confidence.

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.

Vietnam’s new 0.1% tax on gold bullion transfers is designed more as a management tool than a revenue measure.

Vietnam enters 2026 with strong momentum after a resilient 2025, but experts warn that policy execution will determine if it reaches its ambitious targets.

Quang Ninh and Hai Phong led Vietnam’s provincial growth in 2025, both posting over 11% GRDP increases.

Vietnam is rapidly gaining ground in China’s durian market, thanks to year-round supply.

More than just a money-making idea, this innovation also helps limit the harmful practice of rice straw burning across Vietnamese fields.

Luxury apartment towers and high-class villas are symbols of the wealthy. Behind the glamorous exterior, many houses are sitting empty, collecting dust, and hanging rental signs all year round without any customers.

Abolishing lump-sum taxation is a key step in reforming tax administration. More than 18,300 household businesses paying lump-sum tax have voluntarily shifted to the self-declaration method ahead of January 1, 2026.

E-commerce platform tools are becoming key factors helping sellers optimize operations and increase their ability to reach consumers.

Vietnam's auto industry has hit a major milestone, with record-high domestic production in December 2025.