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 | 02/04/2026 21:33 Việt Nam among GE’s five most important global markets: Chief Corporate Officer The GE leader highly valued Việt Nam’s socio-economic development achievements, viewing them as a solid foundation for further expanding cooperation towards the goal of ensuring a stable and efficient energy supply, while making practical contributions to long-term growth and the country’s energy security. 2 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 21:32 Aviation finance hub launches in HCM City, aims to raise $6.1 billion Located in HCM City, the AAFH will offer policy incentives for aviation finance, including competitive tax policies, liberalised capital flows, multi-currency payments and an international-standard legal framework to protect asset rights. 3 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 21:15 Foreign investors allowed to trade via global brokers The process mirrors practices applied in several international markets and is expected to further facilitate foreign participation in Việt Nam's stock market. 4 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 21:15 Vietnamese exporters shift from manufacturing to digital trade Higher productivity has helped reduce reliance on labour at a time when competition for workers is intensifying in Việt Nam, prompting companies to accelerate transformation to meet market demands, said an industry insider. 5 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 18:06 VN-Index breaks below 1,800 points on large-cap stocks The sharp decline was particularly pronounced in the real estate and technology sectors. 6 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 18:05 Vietjet chooses Pratt & Whitney for 44 more A320neo aircraft The order includes 24 A321neo and 20 A321XLR aircraft, bringing Vietjet’s total commitments for GTF-powered aircraft to 137. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in July 2026. 7 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 17:29 Việt Nam seeks deeper energy, industrial, aviation ties with US Bilateral relations should be shaped by a long-term vision, not merely based on trade volume or investment flows, but on the increasing complementarity of the two economies, Việt Nam's growing role in global supply chains, and strategic interest connectivity between the two countries. 8 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 17:17 PM urges stronger promotion of local products, brands at 1st Spring Fair 2026 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is instructed to work with localities to select and introduce exemplary One Commune–One Product (OCOP) products and regional specialties for display and sale at the fair. 9 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 14:04 Spring Fair 2026 attracts over 32,000 visitors in two days Revenue at booths from localities ranged from VNĐ20 million (US$775) to VNĐ1 billion in the first two days. 10 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 14:01 Việt Nam, Kazakhstan seek to strengthen financial, monetary cooperation Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur Suleimenov highlighted the steady development of the traditional friendship between Việt Nam and Kazakhstan across all channels, levels and fields, particularly since the establishment of the bilateral Strategic Partnership. 11 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 10:45 VAMC needs more financial strength to better handle bad debts Bringing NPL resolution into development policy framework marks a shift from a reactive, situational approach to one that is proactive, long term and structural. 12 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 09:42 Đồng Nai advances green livestock development aligned with Net Zero goals Under the plan for the 2026–30 period, the province aims to industrialise and modernise livestock production, ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced competitiveness. 13 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 09:38 High growth and macroeconomic stability key targets in 2026 Stronger domestic demand may push up imports, while export growth could face difficulties due to slower global economic growth, adding pressure to the exchange rate and consumer prices. 14 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 09:17 Sandbox proposed for early days of HCM City International Financial Centre A regulatory sandbox for blockchain-based finance and digital assets has been identified as a strategic pillar in the development of the Việt Nam International Financial Centre in HCM City(VIFC-HCMC), as Việt Nam seeks to foster innovation, modernise its financial market and strengthen its regional standing. 15 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 09:17 PM orders urgent fixes to bottlenecks in food safety decree implementation The order was issued in Official Dispatch No. 08/CĐ-TTg, signed by the Prime Minister on Tuesday, amid growing concerns over disruptions to food imports, exports and domestic supply chains following the decree’s entry into force. 16 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 08:05 Ageing population opens doors to care economy, growth potential A rapidly ageing population places heavy pressure on families and the healthcare system. It also deepens gender inequality by limiting women’s ability to join the formal labour market. 17 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 08:02 Hà Nội’s agricultural exports top US$2 billion in 2025 Key agricultural and food products accounted for around US$1.4 billion of the total export value, representing the largest share of the sector’s turnover. 18 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 07:40 City accelerates rollout of “Responsible Green Tick” programme for Tết goods The programme is seen as an important measure to strengthen corporate accountability, improve product traceability and reinforce consumer confidence during the peak shopping season. 19 Vietnam news | 02/04/2026 07:14 Economic, trade, investment seen as pillars of Việt Nam-EU ties Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in France, Professor Nguyễn Văn Phú of Paris Nanterre University noted that a key driver of Việt Nam – EU economic ties today is the shift toward reducing excessive dependence on any single major market. 20 Vietnam news | 02/03/2026 22:10 PM urges stronger Swiss, European investment, technology transfer in Vietnam PM Phạm Minh Chính urged Swiss and European firms to expand investment, boost technology transfer, support training, share expertise, invest in R&D, and help Vietnamese firms join global value chains. 2 3 4 5 6