Ho Chi Minh City has set an economic growth target of over 10% for 2026, based on favourable international conditions and the early impact of the amended Resolution 98 on special mechanisms and policies for the city.

Vietnam's stock market continued its upward trajectory on January 7, with the VN-Index surpassing 1,835 points-a new all-time high. The early-year rally reflects strong investor sentiment and rising confidence.

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.

Vietnam’s new 0.1% tax on gold bullion transfers is designed more as a management tool than a revenue measure.

Vietnam enters 2026 with strong momentum after a resilient 2025, but experts warn that policy execution will determine if it reaches its ambitious targets.

Quang Ninh and Hai Phong led Vietnam’s provincial growth in 2025, both posting over 11% GRDP increases.

Vietnam is rapidly gaining ground in China’s durian market, thanks to year-round supply.

More than just a money-making idea, this innovation also helps limit the harmful practice of rice straw burning across Vietnamese fields.

Luxury apartment towers and high-class villas are symbols of the wealthy. Behind the glamorous exterior, many houses are sitting empty, collecting dust, and hanging rental signs all year round without any customers.

Abolishing lump-sum taxation is a key step in reforming tax administration. More than 18,300 household businesses paying lump-sum tax have voluntarily shifted to the self-declaration method ahead of January 1, 2026.

E-commerce platform tools are becoming key factors helping sellers optimize operations and increase their ability to reach consumers.

Vietnam's auto industry has hit a major milestone, with record-high domestic production in December 2025.

The 2026 New Year holiday brought an impressive surge in tourist numbers and spending across Vietnam, setting the tone for a booming travel year.

On the back of continuous double-digit growth for years, and as Vietnam now ranks among the world’s 25 largest trading nations, VINAFRUIT believes export revenue could reach 10 billion USD as early as 2026.

With a confirmed upgrade and strong macroeconomic fundamentals, there is optimism that foreign capital flow in Vietnam's stock market will soon reverse in the following period.

The VNDIRECT Securities Joint Stock Company said that 2026 is the first year of implementing the five-year socio-economic development plan, opening what is considered the most ambitious policy cycle in Vietnam’s history.

Hanoi ranked 16th nationwide with GRDP growth of 8.16%, while HCM City placed 21st at 7.53%.

Agriculture, forestry and fisheries grew 3.78% in 2025, contributing 5.3% to overall growth. Industry and construction expanded 8.95%, accounting for 43.62%, while the services sector rose by 8.62%, contributing the largest share at 51.08%.

For the year as a whole, shrimp remained a pillar of growth, generating 4.65 billion USD in export revenue, nearly 20% higher than in 2024 and accounting for about 41% of the sector’s total export value.

The centre will provide essential infrastructure and public services to support semiconductor design and prototyping as part of Vietnam’s broader industrial strategy.