On the back of continuous double-digit growth for years, and as Vietnam now ranks among the world’s 25 largest trading nations, VINAFRUIT believes export revenue could reach 10 billion USD as early as 2026.

With a confirmed upgrade and strong macroeconomic fundamentals, there is optimism that foreign capital flow in Vietnam's stock market will soon reverse in the following period.

The VNDIRECT Securities Joint Stock Company said that 2026 is the first year of implementing the five-year socio-economic development plan, opening what is considered the most ambitious policy cycle in Vietnam’s history.

Hanoi ranked 16th nationwide with GRDP growth of 8.16%, while HCM City placed 21st at 7.53%.

Agriculture, forestry and fisheries grew 3.78% in 2025, contributing 5.3% to overall growth. Industry and construction expanded 8.95%, accounting for 43.62%, while the services sector rose by 8.62%, contributing the largest share at 51.08%.

For the year as a whole, shrimp remained a pillar of growth, generating 4.65 billion USD in export revenue, nearly 20% higher than in 2024 and accounting for about 41% of the sector’s total export value.

The centre will provide essential infrastructure and public services to support semiconductor design and prototyping as part of Vietnam’s broader industrial strategy.

Real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam continue to draw steady interest from foreign investors, according to insiders.

Hanoi’s budget revenue hit a record high of over 668 trillion VND (25.4 billion USD) as of December 25, equivalent to 130% of the estimated target and nearly 38% higher than the same period in 2024.

As the Government is adjusting the national master plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, cargo volumes passing through the city’s seaports are expected to rise even further.

Vietnam pumped nearly 6.4 quadrillion VND (246 billion USD) in additional registered capital into the economy in 2025, a 77.8% leap from 2024, according to a report released on January 5 by the National Statistics Office.

Vietnam’s total trade hit 930.05 billion USD in 2025, a 18.2% jump from a year earlier, with a trade surplus of 20.03 billion USD, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The figures were released at a press conference on January 5, announcing Vietnam’s socio-economic statistics for the fourth quarter and the whole of 2025.

The NSO reported that December's CPI climbed 0.19% from November and 3.48% from a year earlier. Fourth-quarter average CPI went up 3.44% year-on-year.

In recent years, Vietnam’s demand for capital to support infrastructure development - in transport, urban planning, energy, digital transformation, and innovation - has grown far beyond what the state budget can sustain.

Dr. Can Van Luc outlines the country’s strategic targets for reform and growth amid global uncertainty.

A growing number of online consumers in Vietnam and Southeast Asia are choosing peace of mind over low prices, with nearly 90% preferring to shop from official brand stores - even if it means paying up to 30% more.

The agriculture sector achieved key milestones in 2025 despite climate shocks and economic turbulence, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

As 2025 came to a close, one figure stood out: budget revenue managed by tax authorities surpassed 2.2 quadrillion VND ($92 billion) for the first time, exceeding the target set by the National Assembly by more than 30 percent - a historic surplus.

Vietnam is set to build a high-voltage undersea direct current (HVDC) cable to connect its power grid with Malaysia and Singapore, allowing for large-scale export of offshore wind energy.