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2025: A year when policy reforms translate into concrete progress

Vietnam’s institutional reforms during the 2021–2025 term have gone beyond legal texts, showing visible impact in construction sites and investment flows across the country.

Hanoi to host Thailand Week 2026 in late January

Visitors to Thailand Week 2026 will be able to enjoy a variety of attractive promotional programmes, lively trade promotion activities and daily lucky draws offering numerous quality Thai products.

Per capita income rises 9.3% in 2025: Statistics office

More than a quarter of surveyed households in Vietnam (31.3%) reported higher incomes, nearly two-thirds (65%) said their income was unchanged, while only 2.8% reported a decline and 0.9% were unsure.

CIS: Opportunity for game developers in Vietnam

The CIS region, which includes Eastern Europe and Central Asia, has potential for gaming developers from Vietnam as this market displays user behaviour patterns that are highly favourable for mobile gaming growth.

HDBank completes issuance of $100mil green bonds to international investors

HDBank has successfully completed its 100 million USD international green bond initiative in 2025 with the issuance of a second tranche worth 50 million USD to the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment.

PM chairs meeting on housing policy, real estate market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Central Steering Committee on Housing Policy and the Real Estate Market, chaired the 5th meeting of the committee in Hanoi on January 13.

Housing prices unlikely to fall in 2026, property investors see rebound

A rebound in supply, recovering transaction volumes, and the resolution of legal bottlenecks for a number of projects are helping real estate businesses move out of a “defensive” mode.

Vietnam’s economic transformation enters new phase with institutional “Big Five”

From legal overhaul to green transition, Vietnam is laying the groundwork for high-quality growth through five transformative institutional pillars.

Digital economy contributes $72.1 billion: Can Vietnam bridge the gap to 2045?

Vietnam’s digital economy contributed 14% of GDP in 2025, but with ambitious targets ahead, 2026 will be the real test of depth and impact.

Vietnam proposes new rooftop solar rules, expands surplus power sales

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled a draft decree that would allow households to sell up to 50% of their rooftop solar output, aiming to boost green energy adoption.

Four key infrastructure projects kick off in Ho Chi Minh City

From January 15, the city will break ground on four strategic projects, expected to reshape its urban and transport landscape.

Vietnam targets 15% credit growth in 2026 with tighter real estate control

In a move to balance economic support and inflation control, Vietnam’s central bank plans to guide credit growth around 15% in 2026, with flexible adjustments.

Cashew paradox: Vietnam exports soar, but imports hit record high

While cashew exports topped $5.2 billion in 2025, experts warn that Vietnam is increasingly dependent on imported raw materials and risks becoming a mere processor.

Resolution 79: State economy to lead growth

Vietnam’s state economy is expected to play a stronger leading role in driving growth and guiding the country’s green transition under a newly issued Politburo resolution, according to an economic expert.

Vietnam eyes Israel as promising rice market under free trade deal

The Vietnam - Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA), which took effect in late 2024, is poised to provide a fresh boost to agricultural exports, with rice at the forefront.

Retail market expands sharply, sustainability challenges persist

Vietnam's retail goods and services market has recorded strong growth in recent years, but development has yet to become truly sustainable, experts have said.

Capital sources expanded for sustainable growth

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), by the end of November 2025, outstanding green credit was estimated at around 750 trillion VND (28.55 billion USD), with an average growth rate exceeding that of overall credit in the economy.

Vietjet shifts domestic check-in at Tan Son Nhat from January 13

From January 13, 2026, all Vietjet domestic flights will conduct check-in procedures at Hall A of Terminal T1 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

VASEP forecasts pangasius exports to hit 2.3 billion USD this year

VASEP forecasts that pangasius export turnover could reach around 2.3 billion USD in 2026, supported by tightening global whitefish supplies and improving demand in several key markets.

Vietnam exports over 8 million tonnes of rice, earning 4.1 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam exported more than 8.06 million tonnes of rice in 2025, earning over 4.1 billion USD, according to the latest statistics from the Department of Customs.