Economy Over US$ 38 billion in public investment to fuel new growth momentum Public investment is a decisive growth lever for 2026, provided that implementation is carried out in a more proactive, disciplined and results-oriented manner from the outset. 03/01/2026 14:00 | Vietnam Law State economic sector generates development momentum in coming period: Politburo resolution 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 Spring Fair 2026 opens market opportunities for private firms, household businesses 02/02/2026 14:50 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 12:21 SHB successfully mobilises US$600 million in ESG-compliant funding The successful mobilisation of US$600 million from international markets has strengthened SHB's medium- and long-term foreign currency funding base, expanding its capacity to finance businesses and projects aligned with green growth and sustainable development, and contributing to the country’s broader development goals. 2 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 12:16 Nuclear experts urge century-long commitment at 14th Party Congress VietNuc said developing domestic talent must be a priority, with policies to direct top students into nuclear programmes linked to clear job prospects, alongside stronger investment in research and development. 3 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 11:11 14th Party Congress: Laying new foundations for green growth The agricultural sector has consistently advanced restructuring alongside green development, improving the efficiency of natural resource management, strengthening environmental protection and proactively adapting to climate change. 4 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 11:07 Remittances to HCM City exceed $10.3 billion in 2025 By source region, Asia continued to be the largest contributor, with remittances approximating $5.06 billion, or 48.9 per cent of the total inflows to the city. 5 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 10:29 Hà Nội craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches As the Tết (Lunar New Year) approaches, traditional craft villages across Hà Nội are entering their busiest production season. 6 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 10:19 WEF Davos 2026: Việt Nam proposes measures to foster ASEAN growth At the forum, Việt Nam reaffirmed its commitment to fast, inclusive and sustainable growth, along with institutional reform, digital transformation and the transition to a low-carbon economy, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. 7 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 09:24 Key forces shaping car prices in 2026 Taken together, tax policies, international trade dynamics and competitive pressures suggest that 2026 is likely to be a turning point for declining car prices in Việt Nam. 8 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 08:47 Corporate bond market enters stage for sustainable growth Analysts of FiinRatings predicted the 2026 outlook for Việt Nam’s corporate bond market as very positive and active, with an improving credit quality trend. 9 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 20:27 Use of natural gas in industry is important to support net-zero target: experts Natural gas is emerging as a key transition fuel for Việt Nam’s industry, helping cut emissions, strengthen energy security and support the country’s drive towards net zero by 2050. 10 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 20:23 Stock market cap more than doubles after five years: minister The number of investor accounts surpassed 11 million, exceeding the government's target of 9 million accounts by 2025 and meeting the 2030 target ahead of schedule under the national stock market development strategy. 11 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 19:38 Electronics exports surpass $107 billion in 2025 With an export turnover of US$107.75 billion last year, computers, electronic products and components not only maintained their position as Việt Nam’s largest export by value, but also contributed more than half of the overall increase in the country’s export turnover in 2025. 12 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 18:15 THACO Agri subsidiary lists corporate bond on Cambodia exchange An agricultural company owned by THACO Agri, the agriculture arm of THACO Group, has debuted on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) with the listing of a corporate bond. 13 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 18:09 Thailand Week 2026 opens in Hà Nội Thailand Week 2026 will run through Sunday. 14 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 16:35 Losses in large-cap stocks weigh on VN-Index Despite the overall market closing below reference levels, the number of advancing stocks outnumbered those that declined. 15 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 16:28 International economic integration, restructuring to be enhanced in industry, trade sector: official The 2021-25 period saw Việt Nam's foreign trade post record highs, with total turnover in 2025 alone is estimated to surpass US$930 billion, roughly double the level at the term's outset. 16 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 15:49 Livestock product exports exceed target in 2025 Việt Nam's livestock product export revenue reached US$628 million in 2025, marking a 17.4 per cent increase compared to 2024. This figure exceeded the ministry's target of $550 million. 17 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 12:49 Vietnam, Burkina Faso look to strengthen trade, economic cooperation During the 2020–2024 period, trade between Việt Nam and Burkina Faso averaged nearly $95 million per year. 18 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 11:18 HCM City canned food sales fall as consumers wary after diseased pork scandal Sales of canned foods have fallen at supermarkets and convenience stores in HCM City following the recent diseased pork scandal involving the Hạ Long Canned Food JSC. 19 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 08:34 Fertiliser makers seen benefiting from stable urea prices, lower oil costs in 2026 Analysts expect prices to stabilise throughout 2026, keeping the average selling price in line with 2025 levels. 20 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 08:32 Việt Nam’s economy in 2026: opportunities from new growth drivers Lê Thị Thuỳ Vân, Deputy Director of the Institute for Economic and Financial Strategy and Policy under the Ministry of Finance spoke with Vietnam News Agency about key solutions to help the economy sustain growth momentum. 6 7 8 9 10