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Vietnam targets 23 billion USD trade surplus in 2026

To meet these goals, the agency will continue refining the legal framework governing import-export activities and gather feedback from local authorities and relevant agencies to propose amendments, supplements or replacements for outdated circulars.

International financial institutions optimistic about Vietnam’s 2026 growth

Vietnam recorded a breakthrough year in economic growth in 2025, defying global trade volatility and the prolonged impact of geopolitical tensions.

Vietnam's retail sales, service revenue up 9.2% in 2025

Fresh data from the Ministry of Finance’s NSO shows the tourism industry taking the lead, with travel earnings soaring by 20.2%.

This 1km street near downtown Ho Chi Minh City is never short of tenants

Nguyen Gia Tri Street’s prime location and young demographic make it a magnet for business.

Vietnam spends nearly $2B on meat imports as pork prices soar before Tet

A supply crunch caused by disease and floods keeps pork prices high, even as imported meat floods the market.

Insurance revenue reaches 9 billion USD in 2025

The total revenue from insurance premiums in the market is estimated to have reached 237.2 trillion VND (9.1 billion USD) last year, an increase of four% compared to the previous year.

Major firms face delisting risks due to shareholding concentration

Several billion-dollar companies in Vietnam are facing the imminent risk of losing public company status and being delisted from stock exchanges.

HCM City’s 2025 growth data revised after merger, oil sector excluded

A notable update in Ho Chi Minh City's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) data for 2025 is the appearance of two distinct figures-one including oil-related activities and one excluding them.

Vietnam–India co-production bridges cultures on screen

A sweeping cross-cultural romance set against Vietnam’s landscapes and cityscapes, the Vietnam–India co-production Love in Vietnam is positioning itself as both a cinematic crowd-pleaser and a soft-power showcase.

FDI inflows fuel GRDP growth across localities

Localities such as Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho and Bac Ninh posted growth rates of between 10.27% and 11.89%, far exceeding the national average.

Vietnam ready for Lunar New Year remittance inflows

Vietnam, long a top-10 global destination for remittances, is gearing up for its yearly rush of money sent home by overseas workers and family members as the Lunar New Year, known as Tet, gets closer.

Bac Ninh overtakes HCM City to become Vietnam’s top exporter

As 2025 came to a close, Bac Ninh emerged as the leading exporting province in Vietnam, surpassing Ho Chi Minh City and accounting for nearly 20% of the country’s total export turnover.

Vietnam’s power consumption decouples from GDP growth in 2025

The widening gap between economic growth and power usage in Vietnam reflects deeper structural shifts.

When concerts and cinema fuel GDP: The rise of Vietnam’s creative economy

Vietnam’s cultural sector is no longer just about spirit-it’s about strategy and GDP.

Vietnam’s economy shifts from recovery to acceleration, but can it sustain?

The year 2025 closed with a distinctive sense of relief after a long period of hardship-alongside a deeper reflection on Vietnam’s future development path.

Vietnam races ahead in GDP growth, closing gap with Southeast Asia’s giants

Vietnam posted 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, among the fastest globally, and is projected to surpass Singapore and Thailand in economic size this decade.

Israel, Vietnam launch first direct Tel Aviv–Hanoi flight

Israel and Vietnam on January 5 launched their first direct air route, linking Tel Aviv and Hanoi in a move expected to accelerate tourism, trade and wider bilateral exchanges.

Vietnam’s industrial output surges to highest level since 2019

Industrial production rose by 9.2% for the year, accelerating from an 8.2% increase in 2024 and marking the strongest performance since 2019.

Plan approved to implement Vietnam – Israel FTA

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA), aiming to ensure the agreement is carried out fully and effectively.

Bac Ninh’s economy soars in 2025 with over 6,500 new businesses

Bac Ninh emerged as one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing local economies in 2025, driven by strong industry and startup activity.