Exports of timber and wood products reached nearly 1.7 billion USD in December 2025 alone, bringing total export value for the year to 17.2 billion USD – an increase of nearly 6% compared with 2024.

Venture capital investment in Vietnam’s start-up ecosystem fell sharply in 2025, with funding increasingly concentrated on companies that had demonstrated their feasible business models, signalling a clear restructuring phase for the market.

According to Avison Young Vietnam, domestic investors emerged as the primary acquirers, accounting for a major in transactions valued above 100 million USD.

Vietnam’s economy is no longer in need of mere breakthroughs - it’s in a stage of decompression, says Dr. Tran Dinh Thien, urging systemic reform for sustainable growth.

Vietnam’s coffee exporters brought in an impressive $433.3 million in just the first 15 days of January 2026, thanks to sustained high prices on the global market.

In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is increasingly emerging as a frontrunner for this new wave of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), underpinned by its advantages in human capital, cost efficiency and high-quality office infrastructure.

The Government has promulgated Resolution No. 02/NQ-CP, setting out key tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and strengthen national competitiveness in 2026.

Trade ties between Vietnam and Singapore maintained strong momentum in 2025, with official statistics showing new record highs, reflecting the depth and resilience of bilateral economic cooperation.

As hybrid cars gain traction across global markets, Vietnam is no exception. In 2025, rising fuel costs and growing environmental awareness pushed Vietnamese buyers toward hybrid models in greater numbers than ever before.

The target of double-digit growth is more than just an economic number - it’s a test of Vietnam’s national vision and willingness to move beyond old models.

Gold prices continue to reach new historic highs, prompting residents in Ho Chi Minh City to queue from as early as 5am. Yet financial experts warn that buying gold at these levels carries significant risk and urge extreme caution.

With favorable global trends and strong export momentum, experts say Vietnam could leap forward - if it strengthens its domestic foundation.

The adjusted operating schedules will apply at Tho Xuan, Dong Hoi, Chu Lai, Phu Cat, Pleiku, and Tuy Hoa airports.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a new decision assigning lead responsibilities to key ministries to drive the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) forward.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has signed the loan agreement for Sub-project 1 of the LNG Quang Trach II Power Plant project with four major banks, with the total value amounting to 29.57 trillion VND (1.14 billion USD).

As international “rules of the game” grow increasingly stringent, environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming an essential “passport” for VN electronics enterprises seeking to integrate more deeply into global supply chains.

On the sidelines of the 14th National Party Congress, Politburo member and Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang shared with the press the key achievements and future orientations of Vietnam’s financial sector.

In 2025, compact SUVs have risen to the top of Vietnamese car buyers’ wishlists, outpacing sedans and transforming the auto landscape.

To become a true national growth pole and a regional financial–trade–logistics hub, Ho Chi Minh City must embrace its new scale and responsibilities, experts say.

Each year, a few standout models shoulder the sales performance of entire car brands - and 2025 was no exception. Vietnam’s rapidly growing auto market saw both familiar names and new contenders dominate the sales charts.