Vietnam's economy is in a relatively favorable position in the first half of 2026. Growth remains high, key growth drivers are operating in tandem, and several underlying indicators point to stronger-than-expected resilience.

Vietnam's maritime ambitions depend on integrated ocean governance, stronger scientific capacity, digital transformation and protecting marine ecosystems as the foundation of sustainable growth, says Dr. Vu Thanh Ca.

Vietnam's maritime economy can become a new engine of growth only if supported by modern governance and businesses capable of creating value across the global ocean economy.

Resolution 36 opened a new chapter in Vietnam's maritime strategy, but turning vision into reality requires a fundamental shift in development thinking.

Vietnam's maritime ambitions depend not only on its coastline or marine resources but on building modern institutions capable of governing the sea as a strategic national space.

The Government Office has issued the Prime Minister's conclusions at a conference between permanent Cabinet members and the business community to clear bottlenecks and unlock resources for growth.

In an increasingly fierce global competition, many nations are racing for technology, capital, and economic power. For Vietnam, its greatest advantage may not lie in the newest things, but in its fundamental assets: land, water and people.

Vietnam's economy has delivered one of its strongest first-half performances in years, supported by investment, exports and tourism, while risks remain on the horizon.

From a province with traditional strengths in coal mining and the maritime economy, Quang Ninh has become a hub for services, tourism, processing industries, high-tech manufacturing, and logistics in the Northern region.

Vietnam's long coastline offers enormous opportunities, yet the country has yet to become a true maritime power. A new national strategy aims to redefine the sea as a driver of long-term development.

When attendance tracking is kept in its proper place, administrative discipline can still be maintained if civil servants are evaluated based on their responsibility, competence, and the value they create for the public.

Achieving double-digit growth is an objective for the entire economy, whose primary mandate remains safeguarding the value of the currency and maintaining macroeconomic stability.

Vietnam is intensifying efforts to sustain export momentum in the second half of 2026 as the country works toward its target of 550 billion USD in export revenue for the year, despite continuing uncertainties in global trade.

After strong growth in the first half of 2026, VN economy is forecast to face greater pressure in the months ahead as rising inflation, exchange-rate and interest-rate pressures test its ability to sustain growth and maintain macroeconomic stability.

A new economic study suggests that AI could significantly boost Vietnam's economy, but only if supported by coordinated national policies.

The Politburo’s Resolution 10 has shifted from the mindset of "attracting FDI" to "creating a high-quality investment ecosystem," and from the pursuit of pure growth to development closely linked with national defense, security, and foreign affairs.

Dong Nai’s economic momentum is speeding up around Long Thanh International Airport. The city is establishing a high-tech and logistics hub to achieve a targeted 10 percent growth rate in 2026 without relying solely on traditional drivers.

As uncertainty is becoming the new normal in business, Vietnamese businesses need to withstand shocks and know how to create new value from volatility.

The World Bank’s recent upgrade of Vietnam from a lower-middle-income to an upper-middle-income country marks a historic milestone after nearly four decades of Doi Moi (renovation).

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang, a senior lecturer at the National Economics University, assessed that the 9.8 percent minimum wage increase option is more suitable than the 8.5 percent in the current context.