China has become the main growth engine for Vietnam's shrimp exports, offsetting weaker sales to the US as exporters navigate trade uncertainty, high shipping costs and tougher market requirements.

TikTok Vietnam, a popular short-video platform, has joined hands with the Central Coordination Office of the National Target Programme and the Centre for Agricultural Trade and Environmental Promotion to enhance the rural economy through e-commerce.

The paper industry is urging authorities to address regulatory bottlenecks in the domestic waste paper supply chain, saying tax and documentation requirements are raising costs for recycled raw materials.

Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang has signed a decision approving a comprehensive reform plan for Vietnam's financial market, laying the groundwork for a modern, integrated financial system to support high and sustained economic growth through 2045.

Vietnam aims to expand its bond market to the equivalent of around 60% of GDP by 2045 and position the capital market as a key source of medium- and long-term financing for the economy, under a recently approved sweeping financial market reform plan.

Hydrogen is expected to play a pivotal role in Vietnam’s transition to a low-carbon economy, with experts calling for stronger policy support to facilitate investment and accelerate the development of a zero-emission industrial sector.

Looking beyond 2026, economists argue that Vietnam's focus should shift from achieving a single year of double-digit growth to creating conditions for sustained high growth over the 2026-2030 period and beyond.

Vietnam is entering the largest infrastructure investment program in its history, with capital demand reaching nearly $1.5 trillion over the next five years.

After nearly 20 years of development, the Vung Ang Economic Zone has become the growth engine of Ha Tinh, contributing more than 25 percent of the GRDP, over 95 percent of the import-export turnover, and around 60 percent of the budget revenue.

A widening corruption probe into durian exports to China has highlighted vulnerabilities in Vietnam's system for issuing growing area codes and quality certifications.

Many state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are holding assets worth thousands of billions of dong, but still find it difficult to grow due to lack of autonomy in using capital and assets, according to experts.

Nearly two years after HCMC's Metro Line 1 began commercial operations, apartment prices along the corridor have risen significantly. However, not every station area has experienced the same level of appreciation.

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.