Economy State economic sector generates development momentum in coming period: Politburo resolution With the adoption of Politburo Resolution 79-NQ/TW on January 6, the mindset regarding the role of the state economy, particularly state-owned enterprises, has undergone a breakthrough change, expected to create a new development impetus for Vietnam’s economy in the five years ahead. 02/12/2026 22:59 | Vietnam Law Foreign trade at heart of Vietnam’s growth challenge in new phase 02/08/2026 15:56 | Vietnam Law Supply of industrial land in the South increased 28 per cent year-on-year in Q4 02/06/2026 10:28 | Vietnam news Spring Fair 2026 opens market opportunities for private firms, household businesses 02/02/2026 14:50 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 08:25 Credit growth plans at 15% in 2026, focusing on macroeconomic stability Under the latest statement on managing credit growth in 2026, the SBV said that this year it will focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability and sustainable development, and control risk areas and real estate. 2 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 22:22 Value of maturing bonds in 2026 projected at $7.8 billion Projections reveal the value of maturing bonds in 2026 to be approximately VNĐ206.29 trillion (US$7.8 billion). 3 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 17:55 Vietnamese business associations strengthen links across EU key hubs The closer coordination between the Vietnamese Business and Entrepreneurs Association in the UK (VBUK) and the Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) would help enhance the standing of the Vietnamese business community in Europe. 4 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 17:43 Market opens week on a positive note, boosted by financial sector Also supporting the market, foreign investors continued their net buying spree for the fourth consecutive session on HoSE. They net bought nearly VNĐ1.1 trillion on the southern bourse. 5 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 16:55 Vietjet shifts domestic check-in at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport According to the airline, Hall A at Terminal 1 is equipped with modern technology to streamline the check-in process, particularly ahead of the peak holiday and Lunar New Year travel season. 6 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 15:23 Gia Lai attracts $846 million in investment in early January Industrial projects accounted for the bulk of new investment, with six projects worth nearly VNĐ19.8 trillion. 7 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 14:22 Draft decree seeks to overhaul Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund The move aims not only to complete the legal framework but also to restructure a key policy instrument amid the new development phase of Việt Nam’s private sector. 8 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 14:08 HDBank completes issuance of $100 million green bonds to international investors HDBank has successfully completed its US$100 million international green bond initiative in 2025 with the issuance of a second tranche worth $50 million to the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. 9 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 08:19 Financial scams surge ahead of Tết As the Lunar New Year (Tết) approaches, financial and banking scams in Việt Nam are showing a sharp upward trend, making banks and law enforcement agencies continuously issue warnings. 10 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 07:16 HCM City eyes $8-10 million per hectare in industrial park investment The city aims to lift average investment intensity to $8–10 million per hectare, with a focus on high-tech, high-value-added and environmentally friendly industries. 11 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 05:14 Politburo’s new resolution to reposition the State economy Its aim is to place up to three State-owned enterprises (SOEs) among the world’s 500 largest companies by 2030. 12 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 01:42 Securities firms warn of corrections as market at record highs The market benchmark VN-Index closed the week at 1,867.9 points, marking the highest level ever recorded. 13 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 17:54 Việt Nam exports over 8 million tonnes of rice, earning $4.1 billion in 2025 The figures represented a year-on-year decline of 10.8 per cent in volume and 27.6 per cent in value, clearly reflecting the impact of the global downturn in rice prices over the past year. 14 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 16:18 Legal reforms position Việt Nam’s real estate market for new, demand-driven growth cycle A sweeping overhaul of laws governing land, housing and the real estate business is repositioning Việt Nam’s property market for a new growth cycle from 2026, as authorities move decisively to curb speculation, unlock stalled projects and steer development toward real demand and long-term sustainability. 15 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 16:17 CIS: opportunity for game developers in Việt Nam The CIS region, which includes Eastern Europe and central Asia, has potential for gaming developers from Việt Nam as this market displays user behaviour patterns that are highly favourable for mobile gaming growth, particularly around major holiday periods. 16 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 16:15 Largest oil well in Southeast Asia of last two decades found offshore of Việt Nam The Murphy Oil Corporation has announced that its subsidiary has successfully drilled the Hải Sư Vàng-2X (HSV-2X) appraisal well offshore of Việt Nam, potentially the biggest oil discovery in Southeast Asia of the last 20 years. 17 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 16:04 UOB raises Việt Nam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5 per cent In 2025, Việt Nam’s GDP grew by 8.02 per cent, beating UOB’s forecast of 7.7 per cent but still falling short of the Government’s target of 8.3–8.5 per cent. 18 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 15:55 National Spring Fair 2026 to Open on February 2 The National Spring Fair 2026 will take place from February 2 to February 8 at the National Exhibition Centre (VEC) Kim Quy in Đông Anh District, Hà Nội, according to an official announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Trade 19 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 15:48 Resolution 79 – launchpad for national aspirations Resolution 79 is not only about SOEs. At a deeper level, it is about how Việt Nam reorganises its development drivers in a world that is changing at breakneck speed. 20 Vietnam news | 01/09/2026 22:38 Tây Ninh among top 10 most attractive localities for large enterprises In 2025, Tây Ninh’s economy maintained strong growth momentum, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanding by 9.52 per cent, ranking eighth among 34 provinces and cities nationwide. 12 13 14 15 16