Economy Vietnam makes significant stride in quality infrastructure Compared with the 2024 assessment, Vietnam's score increased by 1.6 points, from 51.2 to 52.8. Its ranking, however, fell from 42nd to 47th, partly because the number of countries and territories assessed rose from 155 to 170. 11/09/2026 12:14 | Vietnam Law Vietnam–EU forum to explore green economy, new value chains 11/03/2026 09:23 | Vietnam Law Vietnam’s economy posts strong results in 10 months 11/02/2026 11:15 | Vietnam Law Bac Ninh builds ecosystem to attract next-generation FDI 10/18/2026 10:41 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 14:38 Viet Industry 2026 to connect industrial supply chain Covering over 10,000 sq.m, the exhibition is expected to host around 500 domestic and foreign booths representing companies from over 20 countries, showcasing advancements in industrial manufacturing technologies and equipment. 2 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 13:26 Hyatt doubles Việt Nam footprint as Wink hotels join Unscripted portfolio The agreement marks the global launch of the Unscripted by Hyatt brand and will expand Hyatt’s presence beyond major cities to new destinations including Cần Thơ, Tuy Hòa and Hải Phòng, the companies said in a joint statement. 3 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 12:40 Land auction rules tightened with higher deposits Việt Nam has raised deposits required for participation in residential land auctions to as much as 50 per cent of the starting price and introduced bans of up to five years for winning bidders who fail to fulfil payment obligations to curb speculation and market distortions. 4 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 11:01 Int’l agricultural, environmental technology fair set for Cần Thơ VietAGROS 2026 will serve as a technology-focused platform showcasing advanced technologies, machinery, equipment and new production processes for the agricultural sector in the Mekong Delta and across Việt Nam. 5 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 09:44 New e-commerce law expected to curb online trade fraud Between 2020 and 2025, authorities nationwide detected and handled about 120,000 - 190,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods each year with trade fraud accounting for the largest share of around 79-88 per cent. 6 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 07:45 Việt Nam’s real estate mergers and acquisitions shift toward long-term strategies Amid an uneven recovery of real estate investment across the Asia-Pacific region, Việt Nam has emerged as an increasingly favoured destination. 7 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 07:42 Special mechanisms set to boost investment appeal of HCM City A resolution provides the key legal framework for advancing the Cái Mép Hạ Free Trade Zone (FTZ), attracting strategic investors and supporting economic expansion across the southern key economic region. 8 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 07:40 Unprecedented opportunities for green financing in Việt Nam Financing is crucial to meet stringent ESG standards from discerning export markets like the European Union (EU), the US and Japan. This includes costs for certifications such as GlobalGAP and organic farming, along with establishing traceability systems. 9 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 22:15 Finance sector must take lead in renewing mindset, institutions: PM PM Phạm Minh Chính stressed the need to turn institutions from a “bottleneck” into a national competitive advantage, and to shift from a “management” mindset to one of “creating and nurturing a development ecosystem.” 10 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 20:55 Construction, high-quality steel sales hit record 585,000 tonnes in December This marked the highest-ever monthly sales level for Hòa Phát’s construction steel in the region. 11 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 20:53 Standard Chartered completes offshore financing transaction for Stavian Chemical Under the transaction, Standard Chartered acted as the sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for a US$70 million Syndicated Secured Short-Term Loan Facility for Stavian Chemical. 12 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 20:51 Insurance revenue reaches $9 billion in 2025 The insurance market continues to experience steady growth, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). 13 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 17:27 VN-Index breaches 1,800 point-level As the market successfully crossed the 1,800-point mark just days into the new year, it has set high expectations among investors. 14 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 15:52 ABBANK gets green light to increase capital An Bình Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ABBANK) has received approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam to issue additional shares to existing shareholders to raise its charter capital by 30 per cent to VNĐ13.45 trillion (US$511.2 million). 15 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 15:14 Vietnamese exports face 21 new trade probes, firms secure some wins Việt Nam faced 21 new trade defence cases from 11 markets in 2025, bringing the cumulative total to 298 investigations from 25 territories. 16 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 14:30 Việt Nam’s industrial output surges to highest level since 2019 The growth outpaced the previous year's 8.2 per cent increase and represented the highest level since 2019. 17 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 10:49 Business capital surges 77.8% on new, reactivated firms in 2025 For the whole of 2025, Việt Nam recorded 195,100 newly registered enterprises, with total registered capital of VNĐ1.92 quadrillion and plans to employ 1.15 million workers. 18 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 10:09 Property to be granted e-identification codes from March 1 Each real estate product will have its own unique electronic identification code starting from March 1 this year to ensure transparency, strict management and standardisation of market information. 19 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 10:00 Việt Nam's 2025 CPI rises 3.31%, within National Assembly’s target December CPI increased by 0.19 per cent compared to November and 3.48 per cent year-on-year. 20 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 09:31 Việt Nam runs trade surplus of over $20 billion in 2025 Việt Nam’s total trade reached more than US$930 billion in 2025, up 18.2 per cent year on year, with a trade surplus of $20 billion, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). 17 18 19 20 21