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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Despite relatively high prices ranging from VND15–25 million per sqm, burial land and cemetery plots in suburban areas and provinces surrounding Hanoi are continuing to attract buyers.

Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands totalled 13.5 billion USD last year, up 3.7% compared to 2024, while imports stood at 825 million USD, rising 5.2%.

The Da Nang FTZ is expected to contribute 17.9% to the city’s gross regional domestic product and create 127,000 jobs by 2040, with total investment needs estimated at 40 trillion VND (1.6 billion USD).

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism sector targets about 25 million international arrivals, 150 million domestic holidaymakers and total revenue of around 1.12 quadrillion VND (approximately 43 billion USD).

In 2025, seafood exports to China alone exceeded 2.2 billion USD, up about 33% compared to 2024.

At a January 9 seminar in Hanoi, CMC outlined proposals to widen market space for Vietnamese-made technology, urging reforms that turn policy into scalable projects, products, and competitiveness.

In 2025, Vietnam’s GDP grew by 8%, beating UOB’s forecast of 7.7% but still falling short of the Government’s target of 8.3–8.5%, which would have needed an extraordinary boost in the final quarter.

The twin resolutions are creating fresh incentives for private businesses, yet translating them into real investment requires a predictable, innovation-friendly framework.