Economy 1 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 19:14 Cà Mau, Chinese firm join forces in $5-billion-plan for urban rail, smart transport Under the MoU, the two sides will strengthen experience information exchange in the field of urban infrastructure. Priority will be given to research in smart transportation, centralised traffic management centres, and the development of clean-energy vehicles. 2 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 18:23 Reposition the State economy Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has signed Resolution 79-NQ/TW, reaffirming the State sector’s leading role in Việt Nam’s economy to maintain macroeconomic stability, safeguard major economic balances and ensure national defence and security. 3 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 16:35 Malaysia promotes Sabah, expands tourism cooperation with Việt Nam Malaysia is stepping up efforts to promote Sabah as an attractive destination for Vietnamese travellers, while seeking to expand tourism cooperation between the two markets. 4 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 14:10 Gold, silver prices increase as investment demand surges SJC gold bars have gained VNĐ10 million per tael in just two weeks while silver prices jumped 29 per cent, driving strong investor interest in the domestic market. 5 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 13:58 Autotech & Accessories 2026 to drive connectivity in automotive, electric vehicle sector Marking its 22nd edition, Autotech & Accessories 2026 will welcome more than 300 exhibitors with over 500 booths from Việt Nam and key markets, including China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Taiwan (China). 6 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 11:06 Việt Nam – China economic, trade cooperation becomes close, complementary: expert In 2024, Việt Nam-China trade exceeded 260 billion USD – a level rarely seen in China’s trade relations with foreign partners. 7 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 09:55 Việt Nam emerges as typical case of Asia’s FDI success Việt Nam has emerged as a leading FDI destination in Asia, driven by political stability, strong infrastructure and deep integration into global supply chains. 8 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 08:18 Venture capital falls for fifth straight year in 2025 This downturn continues the trend of decline that began in 2021 amid tighter global liquidity and a structural reset in investor risk appetite, according to the 'Vietnam Tech & Venture Capital Outlook 2025' report published by VinVentures. 9 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 08:13 Vĩnh Long farmers struggle with low King orange prices Farmers in Vĩnh Long Province are facing challenges due to the low prices they always get for king orange due to oversupply and complete reliance on the domestic market. 10 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 07:16 Resolutions forge revolution to expand opportunities Pillar resolutions underpins a wider reform agenda that includes streamlining the state apparatus and strengthening foundations in infrastructure and human resources. 11 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 22:23 Industrial production maintains growth momentum With proactive efforts and clearly defined plans from the outset, many enterprises across Việt Nam’s industrial sectors are confident about sustaining stable growth in 2026. 12 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 21:53 International experts place high hopes on IFC in Đà Nẵng International experts believe that, thanks to its distinctive advantages, the newly launched Đà Nẵng International Financial Centre (IFC) will develop sustainably, enhance Việt Nam’s standing on the regional and global financial map, and create a fresh growth engine for the central coastal city. 13 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 21:47 Standard Chartered optimistic about Việt Nam’s economic growth outlook in 2026 Standard Chartered expects Việt Nam’s economic growth to moderate in the first half of the year before rebounding more clearly in the second half. GDP growth is projected at about 6.5 per cent in the first half, accelerating to around 8 per cent in the latter half, bringing full-year growth to 7.2 per cent. 14 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 17:10 VN-Index breaks 1,900 points for first time Today's gain created an opportunity for foreign investors to take profits after four consecutive sessions of accumulation. 15 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 16:14 More than 1 million businesses nationwide in operation The NSO published an analytical report on the state of business development last year on Monday. 16 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 16:07 Vietnam Airlines ranks among world’s 25 safest full-service airlines The ranking, compiled from the monitoring and assessment of 320 airlines worldwide, reflects compliance with international safety standards and highlights Vietnam Airlines’ consistent improvements over recent years. 17 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 15:14 HOSE announces Q4 brokerage rankings: VPBank Securities breaks into top 10 The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange has released its brokerage market share rankings for equities, fund certificates and covered warrants for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, highlighting notable shifts among the top 10 securities firms. 18 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 14:38 EuroCham Business Confidence Index hits seven-year high in Q4 2025 Rising sharply by 13.5 points to 80.0, the index marks a return to strong confidence after nearly a decade of disruptions, volatility and prolonged neutrality, even as global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on the international environment. 19 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 14:37 Inflation forecast at 3.5 per cent, policy caution urged amid growth pressures Inflation in 2026 is forecast to edge up to 3.5 per cent, still below the National Assembly’s target, though double-digit growth and exchange rate pressures will demand cautious policies, experts said in Hà Nội on Monday. 20 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 14:23 PM chairs meeting on housing policy, real estate market Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, head of the Central Steering Committee on Housing Policy and the Real Estate Market, chaired the 5th meeting of the committee in Hà Nội on Tuesday. 11 12 13 14 15