Expanding access to green finance is becoming essential for Vietnam's low-carbon transition, as businesses seek capital to invest in cleaner technologies, modernise production and meet increasingly stringent international environmental standards.

More than 10 years ago, when I was scraping together money to buy an apartment in Hanoi, I faced a difficult choice.

Vietnam exported US$18.3 billion in wood and forestry products in 2025. But amid rising trade risks and tighter margins, export growth alone is no longer enough.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed imposing a high level of taxes on vacant land and short-term property transactions as part of efforts to curb speculation, improve land-use efficiency and stabilise the real estate market.

Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached 69.4 million USD in the first half of the year, with Brazil emerging as the largest market after importing 34.9 million USD worth of the fish, a 289-fold increase from the same period in 2025.

The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution introducing temporary special policies and mechanisms to address legal bottlenecks in anti-money laundering.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered local authorities to inspect fuel supplies after some petrol retailers reported difficulties accessing supplies, especially diesel, while adding that no widespread shortages have been reported.

Technology brands continued to dominate sales on Vietnam’s e-commerce platforms in the first half of 2026, with Apple taking the top spot with sales of approximately $154 million.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered local authorities to inspect fuel supplies after some petrol retailers reported difficulties accessing supplies, especially diesel, while adding that no widespread shortages have been reported.

Vietnam's hybrid B-SUV car segment is expanding rapidly as automakers continue introducing new models, highlighting hybrid technology in the country's most competitive automotive category.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market continued its rapid expansion in early 2026, with sales rising more than 44% and official Mall stores capturing an increasingly large share.

Seven new projects focusing on logistics, seaports and industrial park infrastructure, with combined investment of more than VND5.56 trillion, are set to be developed in the Van Phong Economic Zone in Khanh Hoa Province.

Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong held a working session with Bing Li, Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg, To discuss bilateral cooperation in financial market development, international investor connectivity, and preparations for APEC 2027.

Vietnam has produced aluminum ingots domestically for the first time, marking a milestone in its efforts to master aluminum smelting technology and build a higher-value industrial chain.

As Vietnam pursues double-digit economic growth, future development will increasingly depend on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation rather than simply expanding investment or production.

Vietnam aims to develop its international financial centre into a major driver for mobilising, allocating and using effectively domestic and international financial resources.

The acceleration of disbursement, coupled with improving the efficiency of public investment management, is identified as a key task to fulfill a dual goal of promoting economic growth and social investment capital utilisation.

Vietnam had exported 5.3 million tonnes of rice, raking in 2.52 billion USD in revenue by July 15, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam's merchandise trade balance posted an estimated trade deficit of 16.65 billion USD in the first six months, as compared to a trade surplus of 7.95 billion USD in the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The fourth Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2026) will take place in HCM City from July 30 to August 1, bringing together 450 exhibitors from 22 countries and territories across more than 550 booths.