The demand of about 38.5 quadrillion VND of investment capital in the 2026-2030 period raises the need to open more new capital mobilization channels, reducing dependence on bank credit.

Prices of older apartment units have fallen by 5-15 percent from the end of last year. Even after accepting discounts of hundreds of millions or even billions of dong, homeowners are still struggling to find buyers.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meta on July 31 in Singapore to support Vietnamese businesses in digital transformation and market expansion.

Overall, strong first-half performance has prompted several international institutions, including Standard Chartered, UOB and DBS, to raise their growth forecasts for Vietnam. Standard Chartered projects GDP growth of 9.5% in 2026 and 11% in 2027.

The effective use of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) has enabled Vietnamese businesses to expand into new markets, strengthen their competitiveness and integrate more deeply into global value chains.

Vietnam's agro-forestry-aquatic product exports were estimated at 6.67 billion USD in July 2026, up 1.3% from the previous month and 11.9% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached 659.58 billion USD in the first seven months of 2026, up 28.1% year-on-year.

Vietnam's newly registered business capital soared 63.6% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, even as a wave of business closures underscored an accelerating shakeout across the corporate sector.

Vietnam’s push to slash conditional business sectors and lines must deliver substance, not just headline numbers, said Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam will continue tax cuts, tax payment extensions and fee reductions to support people and businesses amid inflationary pressures while helping maintain macroeconomic stability, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi said.

Vietnam's foreign investment inflows accelerated sharply in the first seven months of 2026, supported by billion-dollar projects from several Asian economies.

Vietnam's banking sector is paying employees more than ever, with MB emerging as the country's highest-paying lender and several long-time leaders slipping down the rankings.

Years of sustained investment are paying dividends for Thailand's biggest companies as Vietnam continues to emerge as one of their most important overseas markets.

Thai Nguyen's GRDP grew 10.01 percent in the first six months of 2026, placing the province among the country's fastest-growing localities.

From uncertainty surrounding Bamboo Airways to proposed banking reforms and major infrastructure developments, here are the week's top business stories in Vietnam.

Two million active enterprises by 2030 is an ambitious target for Vietnam.

Decree 284, which sets administrative penalties for violations involving crypto assets and the crypto asset market, will take effect on September 1. This is expected to mark the end of unlicensed crypto exchanges operating in Vietnam.

With only a few days remaining before the seventh lunar month (Ghost Month), Vietnam's auto market has unexpectedly heated up as automakers and dealers launch a nationwide price war.

Durian businesses in Dak Lak expect major savings after authorities proposed easing procedures for growing area codes and export packing facilities.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed allowing commercial banks to close customers' payment accounts that have remained inactive for three years or longer, according to a draft decree released for public consultation.