Vietnam kicks off $137 billion in projects, targeting 10% annual growth. But will stalled investments and SME exclusion hold it back?

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.

Amid the rapid expansion of e-commerce and social networks, trade fraud and the sale of counterfeit and imitation goods have become increasingly sophisticated, posing major challenges to market surveillance and regulation.

Germany’s decision is widely seen as a clear affirmation of growing confidence in Vietnam’s investment climate, governance capacity and long-term development orientation.

Vietnam’s golden population window is projected to close by 2036, making the most of this demographic advantage a vital factor in driving economic growth and national competitiveness.

The International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to become a new growth driver while enhancing Vietnam’s and HCM City’s position on the global financial map.

Agro-forestry-aquatic exports totalled 64.01 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2025.

Built with a people- and business-centred approach, the system is designed to serve as a bridge between enterprises and consumers, helping strengthen market confidence.

The “Vietnam Wood” mark represents a strong commitment to legally sourced timber, high quality, and environmental and social responsibility, serving as a legal safeguard for Vietnamese products and enhancing business competitiveness.

The digital technology sector has contributed more than 1.075 trillion VND (41 billion USD) to GDP, an increase of 10% year-on-year, with estimated profits of over 371 billion VND, reflecting strong operational efficiency.

China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

Starting January 1, 2026, as business households transition to revenue-based tax declarations, the requirement for bank account notification has become a focal point. Experts say this is a necessary step toward ensuring cash flow transparency.

The Ministry of Construction has filed for bankruptcy procedures against 41 enterprises across 12 provinces and cities, including the parent company of the Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC).

"The recent handshake between VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility demonstrates Vingroup’s substantive and long-term vision in the high-speed rail sector," said Associate Prof Bui Quang Tuan, Phd, Vice President of the Vietnam Economic Science Association.

The world is entering a period of profound technological power shifts in which technologies such as AI-driven knowledge automation, semiconductor chips, and cybersecurity will usher in a new computing era.

Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) has just announced a significant change in its top management.

With the green transformation deepening, Ho Chi Minh City businesses can now access subsidized loans of up to $8 million per project through the HFIC to accelerate their sustainability goals.

ESG has evolved from a voluntary trend into a global requirement-and now Vietnamese companies must embrace it or risk being left behind.

Vietnam’s 2025 GDP is expected to reach $510B, with per capita income surpassing $5,000.

FTSE Russell reclassifies Vietnam as an emerging market following a surge in investor confidence and reforms.